Haskell, Texas

Pastor Rick Brann was saved in 1976 and began his service to the Lord as a staff member at Baptist Temple in 1979. Pastor Brann received his bachelor’s degree from Faith Baptist College in Kentucky and went on to earn his Masters and Doctorate Degrees from Peniel Baptist Seminary in Massillon, Ohio.

Prior to surrendering to full time service, Pastor Brann served in the United States Air Force from 1964-1968 where he was an Airborne Morse Intercept Operator. During his time of service, he was stationed in Turkey, Viet-Nam and Texas. After leaving the Air Force, Pastor Brann entered Law Enforcement as a State Trooper in Ohio in 1969, and later served as a Police Office in Austin and San Angelo, Texas. During his first Pastorate in Brady, Texas, he continued his work as a Criminal Investigator for the Sheriff's Department for 7 years. He is currently a retired Lieutenant with the Leander Police Department in Leander Texas.

Pastor Brann married Peggy Carter Brann in October of 1967. They have four sons, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren that they enjoy very much. Pastor Brann has been serving full time as Pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Cedar Park, Texas since 1999. They have watched this ministry grow from an attendance of 60 to a faithful congregation of 550. Pastor Brann continues to be very active in the Law Enforcement community as well, serving as Police Chaplain for several departments and speaking at Law Enforcement Appreciation Days in churches around the country. Pastor Brann has also developed a Church Security program using his experience as an officer and investigator, along with his self-defense training and 2nd Degree Black Belt.