Meet the Guys

Paul Baum (Lead)
A 1993 graduate of Webster City, Iowa and a 1997 graduate of Central Methodist University with a B.A. in music, Paul now lives in Ozark, Mo. with his wife, Alicia, and their 3 children, Madelyn 20, Matthew 14 and Morgan 9.  He is the Finance Director @ Don Vance Chrysler in Marshfield, Mo.  He and Tom are the founders of 4Calvary!



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Brandon Plaster (Tenor)
A 1995 graduate of Nixa now lives in Reeds Spring, Mo. and is a supervisor for the United States Postal Service in Branson, Mo.  Brandon attended all 13 years of school in the Nixa school system where he was involved with several theatrical and musical productions along with playing both basketball and baseball.  He and his wife Amanda have 4 sons, Christian 20, Gabe 18, Silas 15 and Ben 12.




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Tom Rantz (Baritone)
A 1974 Nixa Mo. graduate, lived in the Nixa community for 49 years and recently moved to Reeds Spring, Mo.  Tom has served in several capacities including Music Minister and Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Deacon Board @ Calvary Bible Church in Nixa.  His wife Vicky, who was his high school sweetheart, is the sound engineer for the group and they also are blessed with 2 sons, Brandon and Colter, a daughter-in-law, Amanda and 4 grandsons.  He and his family also own a beef cattle ranch in Stone County, Mo., where he now spends a lot of his "Semi-Retirement, Relaxing Time". ​



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Dave Taylor (Bass)
Dave is a Missouri native, born in Kansas City and living in the Springfield area for most of his adult life.  He is the station manager and morning host for 89.1 FM, KWFC Radio, one of the nation's largest gospel stations.  Dave was pastor of the Chandler Baptist Church in Chandler, Arizona from 1995-2003 before returning home to the Ozarks.  Gospel teaching and singing are two great passions of his life!  Dave married his high school sweetheart, Debbie, and God blessed them with three sons: Jake, Josh and Jesse.  Three years ago, the Taylors were blessed with their first grandson, Titus and even more recent their second grandson, Finnley!  Dave is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and enjoys playing golf and board games - but now prefers to spend that time with the grandsons!