Minister & Staff

Rev. Dr. James K. Pohl

Jim & Mary Pohl moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2001 from South County in St. Louis, where Jim served as Pastor of Prince of Peace United Church of Christ for 23 years.  He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eden Theological Seminary during that time.  Mary is an RN who continues to run clinical trials and work in sales for a pharmaceutical company.  They have three grown sons -- two are pilots in the military and the third has completed culinary school in Kansas City.  They also have four young granddaughters.

Jim is currently on a three month sabbatical, from July 1st through September 30th.

Sandy Barnes, Cindi Conley, Lynn Denbow, & Amy Miller ~ Children & Youth Programs

Sandy Barnes leads our CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship) group for high school students.  Sandy is the Office and Finance Manager for a local boat brokerage and sales business, and coaches tennis for the School of the Osage High School. 

Cindi Conley leads our Chi-Rho group for junior high students, as well as helping out with our children's programs.  Cindi is a local business owner and renowned for her fun children's craft activities.

Amy Miller leads our children's programs.  She worked on the School of the Osage pre-school program and has extensive experience working with youth in crisis, youth development and early childhood education.  Working with Amy is Lynn Denbow, well-known throughout the lake area for her early childhood programs.  Lynn is the founder of Sweet Dreamzz, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization which provides new, safe, cozy pajamas and books to children in need living in the lake area. Contact Sandy, Cindi, Amy or Lynn.

Debby Eakle, Church Secretary

Debby Eakle brings a variety of skills to our church office.  She has experience and training as an EMT, police officer, and firefighter, in addition to a broad range of office skills.  She grew up in Rochelle, Illinois where her father was choir director in the Baptist church.  Both her parents worked with the youth group.  Debby and her husband, Scott, moved to the Lake area in 2009 to be near their daughter, Chelsea, who is attending Columbia College.  Contact Debby.