Michael Ide has served as Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church since 2003.  He is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University with a BA in Sociology and Wartburg Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree.   He is married to Linda and together they have three sons, three daughters-in-law and four grandchildren.

C.J. Purvis has served as Finacial Secretary and Church Secretary since 2003.  She is a graduate from Topeka Technical Institute with a diploma in Office Science and Management.   C.J. is married to Eric and together they have one child, Rebekah.

After 3 years as our Youth and Family Minister, Lindsay (Ballowe) McDonough left us to live with her new husband in Texas.  We are seeking a person to continue this vital ministry.

Sara has served as Church Secretary since 2003. She is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Industrial Psychology. She is married to Scott and together they have two children, Connor and Calyssa.

Thad Reist has served as Organist (and bass guitar player) since February, 2009.   He is a graduate of Kansas State University with a BA in Music.   In 2010 Thad was married to  Valerie.

Sara has been instrumental in our Contemporary Worship service since it began nearly 9 years ago. She has provided leadership, direction, and inspiration no matter who was leading the service.