Pastor Brandon was appointed to serve as Lucedale Church of God's Senior Pastor on Sunday February 17th 2018. Prior to that, he served as Senior Pastor of the Bude Church of God and prior to that he served as the Senior Pastor of the Benndale Church of God.

The attributes that best describe Pastor Brandon as a pastor are strong preaching, leadership development and pastoral care. He has expressed a burning desire to lead a church like Lucedale Church of God where biblical views are embraced and encouraged, with members who care about the needs of those around them and who want to connect others to the body of Christ.

Pastor Brandons story of how he became the Pastor of Lucedale Church of God is very unique. Pastor Brandon grew up here in the Lucedale Church of God and surrendered to the call of ministry at 18 years of age. He then completed the Ministerial Internship Program through the Church of God School of Ministry at Lee University. Pastor Brandon has a passion and love for the city of Lucedale, George county and the surrounding areas. Before assuming the role of Senior Pastor at Lucedale Pastor Brandon had served as Youth Pastor, Childrens Pastor, and Associate Pastor here at Lucedale Church of God.

Dakota and Rebecca were appointed to serve as Lucedale Church of God’s Youth Pastors August 25th of 2019. Prior to that, Dakota and Rebecca served as Assistant Pastors at Destiny Church and prior to that they worked with the youth of Praise Cathedral Church of God. Dakota and Rebecca have served in full time ministry for the last eight years.

Dakota has completed both C.A.M.S. (Calling And Ministry Studies) and M.I.P. (Ministerial Intern Placement) courses through the Mississippi Church of God and has passed both his Exhorters and Licensed Misters Exams. Dakota and Rebecca interned at Natchez-McNeely Church of God for nine months in 2016 through 2017. Youth have always been a passion of theirs are excited about leading the High School and Middle School student of Lucedale Church of God together.

Dakota and Rebecca have been happily married since May 14th of 2016.

Savannah is no stranger to LCOG as she is the youngest daughter of Pastor Brandon. Savannah is a 2022 graduate of Lee University in Cleveland TN where she was a member of Campus Choir. During 2020 Savannah began to feel God dealing with her about the next season of her life. After much prayer Savannah felt God was calling her to assume the position of Worship Pastor here at LCOG. Savannah is passionate about worship and passionate about seeing others pursue God in their own personal worship. 

John "Hoss" & Amanda Mason are long time residents of George County. Hoss, Amanda & Lennon have been here at LCOG since 2021 and we are so Thankful that God sent them to LCOG. Hoss & Amanda have heart and passion for our church, families and community. Along with leading our 601CRU ministry Bro. Hoss also serves on the Pastors Council and Sis. Amanda serves as our church Administrative Assistant to the Pastor. 

Sis. Brandi Smith is no stranger to LCOG as she has been attending church here with her family for over 10 years. Brandi has always been very involved in church ministry here at LCOG and has always possessed a genuine heart and love for God and others. She along with here team do a wonderful job leading our 601KIDS ministry every Sunday morning. Brandi is married to her husband Lakelin. 

Brad and Lori joined Lucedale Church of God in May 2021. Sis. Lori leads the MDWK ladies Bible study in Wednesday nights here at LCOG. Lori is also a certified christian counselor and   offers counseling services through our church. Lori has a passion for marriage, family, and children, and a desire to see families grow strong in the Lord by encouraging and ministering to young children and their families through activties, education, and counseling. 

Brad serves as our Associate Pastor here at LCOG. Brad has a Pastors heart and a strong desire to see God move in the lives of people. Brad is a Licensed minister in the Church of God and has completed the MIP program.  

Before moving to Lucedale, the Stokes were members of Praise Cathedral Church of God in Meadville, MS, where Bro. Brad ministered as Assistant Pastor at Praise Cathedral West (Roxie, MS), a satellite church of Praise Cathedral. Sis. Lori served as the Worship Pastor of Praise Cathedral West. Prior to their ministry there, Bro. Brad served as the senior pastor of Mahned Church of God in New Augusta, MS. Sis. Lori has also served as an administrative assistant for several churches over the past 15 years. 

Lori received her Bachelor's of Ministerial Leadership and Counseling from Lee University in 2018, and a Master's in Counseling from Pentecostal Theological Seminary in 2020. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pentecostal Theological Seminary.