Rob Rees

Youth Ministry Pastor

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Pastor Rob is married to Cathy and they have three daughters. He has previously served at churches in both Colorado and Florida. He joined the Friendship staff in July 2016.

What is your favorite movie and why?

Braveheart... I believe I sprout three more chest hairs whenever I watch this movie!

What book would you recommend and why?

Deep and Wide by Andy Stanley. It has great insight on what the church's approach should be as we reach the lost.

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

Coaching basketball.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"To reach people no one else is reaching, we must do things no one else is doing." - Craig Groeschel

What are you passionate about?

Creating spaces for people to bump into Jesus!

Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Bible and why?

Paul... He lived his life on mission. He was a great leader that multiplied himself and had a faith I want!

Do you have a favorite Bible verse?

But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God's grace (Acts 20:24).

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Conrad Anderson

Prior Lake Campus Flood Co-Director

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Chris Gee

Shakopee Campus Flood Co-Director

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Chris is our Shakopee Campus Flood Co-Director (grades 6 – 8). He started attending Friendship around 2002 and has been on staff since May 2008.

What book would you recommend and why?

Three that have really helped me understand God's character as illustrated in the Bible and what His priorities are for me would be The Upside Down Kingdom by Donald B. Kraybill, How God became King by N.T. Wright, and a chronological New Testament called The Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry combined with the Sonlife Bible Study Knowing Him. Why? Too much to say here, but in short, Jesus came to defeat the enemy and win back the Kingdom so we can enjoy Him forever!

What do you miss most about being a kid?

I miss the imagination and total distortion of time. From breakfast to lunch seemed like a whole day. Then lunch to dinner was an adventure followed by my mother's, "be home before dark" statement which was license to explore what seemed like forever.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

Shakopee, Minnesota, because that's where The Flood is and I know it's where God wants me right now. Otherwise, I'm thankful that I get to spend time in the Czech Republic each summer. Not for the opportunity to see Prague, which is beautiful, but for the country itself and the people there.

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

Past… the transfiguration of Christ in Matthew 17; to be there with Moses to see God's glory in Exodus 33; or I would want to be there with Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu and the 70 elders who saw God and ate a meal with Him on the top of Mt. Sinai in Exodus 24:9-11.

If money were no object, where would you take your next vacation?

The Great Barrier Reef to snorkel.

What are you passionate about?

Proclaiming Gods awesome works and the amazing awesomeness of His Kingdom... and Junior High ministry.

Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Bible and why?

David, because he was a "man's man," yet wrote the Psalms and had a heart for God through the failures of life.

Do you have a favorite Bible verse, chapter or book?

Don't even get me started! But I like Ephesians 1 where Paul tells us that we were predestined to be adopted as sons, which always amazes me in light of freewill.

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Josh Anderson

Prior Lake Campus Flood Co-Director

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Josh is our Prior Lake Campus Flood Co-Director (grades 6 – 8). He is married to Amanda and they have two children. He has been attending Friendship since the day he was born (or the following Sunday) and became the Prior Lake Flood Director in 2010.

What is your fondest memory?

Marrying my amazing wife Amanda, and the birth of our beautiful daughter.

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

I love photography. Especially landscapes and being outdoors.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

Right here in Minnesota because I love all the different seasons. Yes, even winter!

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

Jesus feeding the 5,000.

If money were no object, where would you take your next vacation?

I would go to Hawaii, and travel all of the Hawaiian islands.

Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Bible and why?

Probably Daniel. I love how he stands firm in his faith even when threatened with being thrown into a den of lions.

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Neil Johnson

Shakopee Campus Flood Co-Director

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Neil is our Shakopee Campus Flood Co-Director (grades 6 – 8). He is married to Caitlin. Neil started attending as a baby in the nursery. He came on staff in 2012, left for a brief time on the mission field and recently joined us again.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I was dead set on becoming an NFL football player until size and talent showed me this was not God’s will for my life.

What is your favorite movie and why?

The book and movie version of The Count of Monte Cristo. It encapsulates revenge and redemption so beautifully and accurately.

What book would you recommend and why?

Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung. An awesome commentary on the sufficiency of Scripture.

If you could have lunch with a famous person, who would it be and why?

Marshall McLuhan, a great media ecologist from the ‘60s who predicted the internet and sheds light on communication and advertising in a clear way.

What do you like most about Friendship Church?

The church family that is fully devoted to God, supporting and loving each other as Christ taught us to.

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Sam Dahl

Youth Ministry Associate

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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.

What book would you recommend and why?

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.

If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?

I would have loved to walk with Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24).

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

Your idea of a perfect day?

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).

Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Bible and why?

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.

What do you think makes a good leader?

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.

Do you have a favorite Bible verse, chapter or book?

Philippians 4:6-7, God used this verse in my life to lead me out of a life that was controlled by anxiety.

What do you like most about Friendship Church?

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!

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Misti VanDommelen

Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant

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What is your favorite movie and why?

The entire Star Wars series - always have! I am a "Star Wars geek."

What book would you recommend and why?

I would recommend One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven by Mark Cahill. It made me realize not only how important, but how simple it is to share the gospel

Do you have a favorite Bible verse, chapter or book?

Psalm 40:1-4

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

Scrapbooking... I love preserving memories for generations.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?

I would live in southern New Mexico. Every time I have driven through there, I am drawn to everything. It's beautiful. Especially the painted rocks.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"If you want to see your friends in heaven, invite them." - Mark Cahill

Besides Jesus, who is your favorite person in the Bible and why?

Ruth... she overcame her misfortune, kept her loyalty to Naomi, and was rewarded with a good life. She was David's great-grandmother.

What has God been showing you lately that has surprised or delighted you?

The more I give my stress and troubles to Him, the less stress and troubles I have.