Corrine Nunemaker

Prior Lake Campus Elementary Director

952-447-0552

Anna Mayer

Prior Lake Campus Early Childhood Director

952-447-0560

Anna is the Early Childhood Director for our Prior Lake Campus. She is married to Shawn and has two children. She started attending Friendship in 1986 and accepted this position in 2009.

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

Lysa Terkeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries. I would love to hear how she balances life as a wife, mother, and career with this great ministry.

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

I love to digital scrapbook. It is what I do to help me relax.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

“We must exchange whispers with God, before shouts with the world.” - Lysa Terkeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries

Your idea of a perfect day?

A sunny day up North on the boat with all of my family.

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

Paul, he had such incredible faith even in the darkest of times.

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

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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Noah Jedlicka

Shakopee Campus Elementary Director

952-567-6467

Christine Juaire

Shakopee Campus Early Childhood Director

952-567-6475

Christine is the Early Childhood Director for our Shakopee Campus. She has seven children. She started attending Friendship in 1997 and came on staff in February 2003.

What is your fondest memory?

Christmas as a child. We had fabulous traditions that made it so special.

Your idea of a perfect day?

Camping on Lake Superior with my family.

What are you passionate about?

Being used by God to impact children and families.

What book would you recommend and why?

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. It's a life-changing story of God's unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.

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

Esther. She was a "nobody" that God used to change history. She had to believe that God had a plan for her and trust that He would pave the way in difficult, scary circumstances.

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

"The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)

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Gen Johnson

Family Ministry Admin

952-567-6462

Gen is Friendship’s Family Ministries Admin. She is married to Dan and they have four kids. She started going to the Friendship youth group in seventh grade when her family moved to Prior Lake. She was the grade 5 and 6 director for several years and left in 2012 to be a full-time stay at home mom. Now that her kids are all in school, she was excited to jump back into ministry.

What is your favorite movie and why?

I have two that are equaling my favorite: The Anne of Green Gables movies (1985 version) and Pride and Prejudice (2005 version). I love the uniqueness of the lead female characters. Anne and Elizabeth weren't afraid to be different than what society expected of women at the time. And Mr. Darcy and Gilbert need no explanation.

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

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! I grew up there and have always dreamed of going back. They just recently opened the country to tourists- so maybe one day my dream will come true.

Your idea of a perfect day?

A hot sunny day - 95 degrees - blue skies - at the beach with family and friends. Good food and drinks, a good book, sitting in a float in the water.

What book would you recommend and why?

From Good to Grace by Christine Hoover. This book is for those who struggle with always trying hard to do good things and live up to Christian expectations - but feel like you're missing out on the joy that Jesus offers. I tend to lean into my works in order to please God and of course I always fall short. Hoover refers to the mindset as the goodness gospel. This book points you to the gospel of grace and the freedom that Jesus offers.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." - Charles Spurgeon Someone gave me this quote at a time in my life when I was really sick. We had a lot of trials hit us that year. But I learned that each wave made me lean more into God, and so when the waves came, I could be grateful.

"Anything that makes me need God, is a blessing." - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.