At Friendship Church we believe God gave us the mission to be His witnesses, not only in our communities and region, but even to the ends of the earth.
Below is a snapshot of upcoming mission opportunities. As you look through these options to serve, please pray about how you might be used to advance the name of Jesus in the nations of the world. Whether it’s by going on one of these short-term mission trips yourself, financially supporting someone else so they can go or being a prayer partner, you can make a difference!
Each of these trips has a contact person listed who would be happy to answer your questions. Also, please note that many of these trips happen annually.
This is a working trip to Escuela El Sembrador, a farm school for underprivileged boys.
Approximate cost: $1800
CONTACT:
952-240-0085
This is an exciting third world country mission trip. Our trip’s emphasis is: equipping the Haitian youth to reach others for Christ, mobile medical clinic ministry, children’s ministry, and hut-to-hut evangelism.
Approximate cost: $2100
CONTACT:
Aiding with operations and construction at Camp of the Woods.
Approximate cost: $275-350
CONTACT:
952-451-3887
Students and adults assist churches in Czech with outreach by running English Camps. Atheist kids will actually attend a Christian English Camp. Atheist kids will actually attend a Christian English Camp if it’s taught by Americans! Find Out More.
Approximate cost: $2300
CONTACT:
Letovice Team
Tabor Team
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17741 Fairlawn Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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Shakopee, MN 55379
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Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Pastor Mike is married to Sharon and they have three children. He is one of our "home grown students" having been active in our Student Ministry during high school. After spending years on the mission field, he accepted the call to come back to be campus pastor of Friendship's Shakopee location when it opened in 2003. Pastor Mike graduated from Bethel Seminary.
I enjoy the European sports car genre. Although I don't have much knowledge of how to work on the newer cars, it is fun to be able to tweak, detail, and drive my vintage VW Scirocco.
Israel - Since I lived there before and my wife's family is there. I know the culture, language, and I'm comfortable in that society. I also love the land with all the nature reserves, and enjoy the opportunity to show the land to tourists.
I would love to go back to the First Century and witness the life of Christ. What did He look like? What were His favorite foods? What would it be like to hear His teachings and witness the miracles that He performed?
If I could get a front row seat at the Garden Tomb and see how Jesus resurrected, that would be epic! Besides that, I think it would be very cool to go back to when God created the world and witness everything forming.
"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." - Helen Keller
It was leading through a difficult time in our church during 2005-2008. It was an overwhelming challenge, but it shaped and molded me in so many ways. God showed up many times and reminded us of His love and commitment to Friendship Church. It was an education on all levels that can't be rivaled in any seminary!
Dynamic determination, intellectual flexibility, character, emotional maturity, and collaborative drive.
The spirit of generosity and volunteerism. I've been to many churches and organizations and I've never seen anything like it. I see a congregation willing to give Time, Talent, Treasure, and Touch. Very inspiring.
Sam is our Youth Ministry Associate. He started at Friendship as an intern in 2013 and since that time has been hired on as full time staff.
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer. It's a short book on the attributes of God that is sure to expand your view of God.
I would have loved to walk with Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24).
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy
I would sleep in, do devotions outside by a still quiet lake, then meet up with friends and do something active, like sports, hiking or boating. After that I would have a bonfire as the sun set, and finish the night with a movie (or watching the Packers win the Super Bowl).
Gideon, I can relate to his doubts about if God can use him, and then to see God do awesome things through him and make a mighty warrior out of him.
The right combination of confidence and humility, with wisdom that comes through reading the Word, and a heart after God that is seen in a dependence on prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7, God used this verse in my life to lead me out of a life that was controlled by anxiety.
The family-like bond that is found among those who attend here, and the heart of the volunteer leaders in the youth ministry. They love the Lord and love the students in such a beautiful way!
Pastor Art is married to Barb (they met while counselors at a church camp) and have two adult children. Art graduated from Valley Baptist Theological Seminary and joined the Friendship staff in 2011.
A&E Collector's Edition of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower starring Ioan Gruffudd is my favorite movie series (eight movies). The presentation of how Hornblower grows into maturity (courage, honesty, morality, integrity, and respect for both his superiors and subordinates) is inspirational.
The books that have influenced me the most in my Christian life (besides the Bible):
True Spirituality by Francis Schaeffer
Mark of the Christian by Francis Schaeffer
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson
TrueFaced by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
Lord Change Me (previously titled, I Really Want to Change. . . So Help Me, God) by James MacDonald
My grandmother used to say "I was born to play baseball." My favorite teams are the Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals. Also, I started playing golf to minister to a man who was going through a difficult time. He mentioned that I had a natural swing. But, I spend the most time reading. It allows me to learn new things, travel all over the planet and beyond, and to visit places and events in the past.
"True spirituality is a continuing moment-by-moment proper relationship to the God who exists." - Francis Schaeffer, The God Who is There
I would like to visit Norway (the land of my ancestors) and take the cruises that visit Norwegian fjords and the midnight sun.
I admire Jeremiah. "Throughout his life, Jeremiah boldly confronted his people and their leaders with their sins and pleaded with them to repent and return to the Lord. Tragically, however, the people who most needed his leadership rejected him and turned their backs on God's Word." Quoted from NLT The Transformation Study Bible.
The name of the church says it all. From the first time we visited the church, the friendliness of the people and pastors was evident in all that they do for each other.
Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Pastor Ron is married to Debbie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. He graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and more recently from Liberty Seminary. He joined the Friendship staff in 2009.
There's three: My wedding day and the births of both of my children.
Rocky, Passion, Sound of Music, Lord of the Rings trilogy or anything by Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford.
Billy Graham - I would like to talk to him about his conversations with six presidents and the crusades.
Biking, hiking and being on a boat enjoying the nature that God created.
Completion of the city of Jerusalem and the Synagogue.
"I am gradually learning that the call to gratitude asks us to say, "Everything is grace." As long as we remain resentful about things we wish had not happened, about relationships that we wish had turned out differently, mistakes we wish we had not made, part of our heart remains isolated, unable to bear fruit in the new life ahead of us. It is a way we hold part of ourselves apart from God." - Henri Nouwen
Holy Land and then Ireland.
Ephesians 6:19
Pastor Mark is married to Cindy and they have two adult children, both married, and four grandchildren. He graduated from Bethany College of Missions and has joined the Friendship staff twice: first in 1997 and more recently in 2013.
When my girlfriend, Cindy, said yes to marrying a longhaired musician like me. Sweet day! My life is SO much better with her in it!
War Room. This movie really lays out the importance (and excitement) of faithful, fervent prayer. Incredible movie with incredible acting. Love it!
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God by Bob Kauflin. This book talks about worship as a lifestyle, not something we only do on Sundays. This book has changed my life in this area.
Golf, golf, golf and more golf.
Best - My wife took a few golf lessons to prepare and then we went out to play on my birthday. It really was fun and very special. However, she did not enjoy it enough to play anymore, but that day was fun!
Worst - A CD of a really bad local band (no name to be inserted). That person will be getting that CD back one day soon (you know who you are).
Banff, Canada. I've never been there, but the mountains really speak to me and I have seen pictures and heard from others about this incredible place. One day…
Worship taking over my life. Worship is from the heart and I want it to consume me. I want my responses to others to reflect what is going on in my life. I don't want to be someone who just "worships" when we are together. I want it to be continuous. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it.
The people of Friendship are loving, forgiving people who chase after God's heart. We don't pretend to be something we are not. I love the gentle honesty of this church. I am so happy to be here!
Pastor Ron is married to Debbie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. He graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and more recently from Liberty Seminary. He joined the Friendship staff in 2009.
There's three: My wedding day and the births of both of my children.
Rocky, Passion, Sound of Music, Lord of the Rings trilogy or anything by Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford.
Billy Graham - I would like to talk to him about his conversations with six presidents and the crusades.
Biking, hiking and being on a boat enjoying the nature that God created.
Completion of the city of Jerusalem and the Synagogue.
"I am gradually learning that the call to gratitude asks us to say, "Everything is grace." As long as we remain resentful about things we wish had not happened, about relationships that we wish had turned out differently, mistakes we wish we had not made, part of our heart remains isolated, unable to bear fruit in the new life ahead of us. It is a way we hold part of ourselves apart from God." - Henri Nouwen
Holy Land and then Ireland.
Ephesians 6:19
Pastor Ron is married to Debbie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. He graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and more recently from Liberty Seminary. He joined the Friendship staff in 2009.
There's three: My wedding day and the births of both of my children.
Rocky, Passion, Sound of Music, Lord of the Rings trilogy or anything by Clint Eastwood or Harrison Ford.
Billy Graham - I would like to talk to him about his conversations with six presidents and the crusades.
Biking, hiking and being on a boat enjoying the nature that God created.
Completion of the city of Jerusalem and the Synagogue.
"I am gradually learning that the call to gratitude asks us to say, "Everything is grace." As long as we remain resentful about things we wish had not happened, about relationships that we wish had turned out differently, mistakes we wish we had not made, part of our heart remains isolated, unable to bear fruit in the new life ahead of us. It is a way we hold part of ourselves apart from God." - Henri Nouwen
Holy Land and then Ireland.
Ephesians 6:19
