Kenny White

Shakopee Lead Campus Pastor

  952-567-6465

I'm Kenny! I am a work in progress and I love what Jesus has done for me and how The Holy Spirit has been given to me to live a life dedicated to Him. I take the LORD seriously but not myself! I love my wife (married since 1995) and my family. Also, I really love being a pastor. It's so much fun to gather and worship and live this life together! It's sometimes messy... and that is ok!

What book would you recommend and why?

This is not a "pastor" answer but there is no book that has changed my life and transformed me like the Bible. I can't emphasize enough the power of the WORD. The Bible is LIVING AND ACTIVE and there is no other book like it! I love the scriptures and because of the power of the Word I became a pastor.

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

I would take my family to Jerusalem for months! Going to Jerusalem feels like coming home after being away at college. It is a city that is timeless and new, scary and safe, intriguing yet familiar. It is a place where you can engage through education, work, humanitarian aid, or cultural diversity. Additionally, it is a place where you can celebrate rest! I love Jerusalem! I hope to return!

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

I just started fishing a little more seriously. I like the quiet repetition and the exciting fight in fishing. Fun stuff!

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet!" - Abraham Lincoln

Okay, that was made up… but it is funny! I grew up in southern Indiana near Lincoln's childhood home. So I grew up hearing stories about him. I don't think I can narrow his quotes to "A FAVORITE" but one that has stuck in my head lately is, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

What do you think makes a good leader?

Someone who is not afraid to lead people to Jesus… especially when it is hard. Sometimes it requires clear direction and vision, while other times it requires humility to say, "I'm not sure!" (while seeking wisdom and searching the Word to get the answer).

Pastor Kenny White

Shakopee Lead Campus Pastor

  952-567-6465

I'm Kenny! I am a work in progress and I love what Jesus has done for me and how The Holy Spirit has been given to me to live a life dedicated to Him. I take the LORD seriously but not myself! I love my wife (married since 1995) and my family. Also, I really love being a pastor. It's so much fun to gather and worship and live this life together! It's sometimes messy... and that is ok!

What book would you recommend and why?

This is not a "pastor" answer but there is no book that has changed my life and transformed me like the Bible. I can't emphasize enough the power of the WORD. The Bible is LIVING AND ACTIVE and there is no other book like it! I love the scriptures and because of the power of the Word I became a pastor.

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

I would take my family to Jerusalem for months! Going to Jerusalem feels like coming home after being away at college. It is a city that is timeless and new, scary and safe, intriguing yet familiar. It is a place where you can engage through education, work, humanitarian aid, or cultural diversity. Additionally, it is a place where you can celebrate rest! I love Jerusalem! I hope to return!

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

I just started fishing a little more seriously. I like the quiet repetition and the exciting fight in fishing. Fun stuff!

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet!" - Abraham Lincoln

Okay, that was made up… but it is funny! I grew up in southern Indiana near Lincoln's childhood home. So I grew up hearing stories about him. I don't think I can narrow his quotes to "A FAVORITE" but one that has stuck in my head lately is, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

What do you think makes a good leader?

Someone who is not afraid to lead people to Jesus… especially when it is hard. Sometimes it requires clear direction and vision, while other times it requires humility to say, "I'm not sure!" (while seeking wisdom and searching the Word to get the answer).

Sam Dahl

High School Pastor

  952-567-6486

Sam is our High School Pastor. 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 to lead me out of a 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!

Kenny White

Shakopee Lead Campus Pastor

  952-567-6465

I'm Kenny! I am a work in progress and I love what Jesus has done for me and how The Holy Spirit has been given to me to live a life dedicated to Him. I take the LORD seriously but not myself! I love my wife (married since 1995) and my family. Also, I really love being a pastor. It's so much fun to gather and worship and live this life together! It's sometimes messy... and that is ok!

What book would you recommend and why?

This is not a "pastor" answer but there is no book that has changed my life and transformed me like the Bible. I can't emphasize enough the power of the WORD. The Bible is LIVING AND ACTIVE and there is no other book like it! I love the scriptures and because of the power of the Word I became a pastor.

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

I would take my family to Jerusalem for months! Going to Jerusalem feels like coming home after being away at college. It is a city that is timeless and new, scary and safe, intriguing yet familiar. It is a place where you can engage through education, work, humanitarian aid, or cultural diversity. Additionally, it is a place where you can celebrate rest! I love Jerusalem! I hope to return!

Do you have a hobby you really enjoy?

I just started fishing a little more seriously. I like the quiet repetition and the exciting fight in fishing. Fun stuff!

What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Don't believe everything you read on the internet!" - Abraham Lincoln

Okay, that was made up… but it is funny! I grew up in southern Indiana near Lincoln's childhood home. So I grew up hearing stories about him. I don't think I can narrow his quotes to "A FAVORITE" but one that has stuck in my head lately is, "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

What do you think makes a good leader?

Someone who is not afraid to lead people to Jesus… especially when it is hard. Sometimes it requires clear direction and vision, while other times it requires humility to say, "I'm not sure!" (while seeking wisdom and searching the Word to get the answer).

Lori McComick

Connections and Women’s Ministry Director

  952-447-0526

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.

What book would you recommend and why?

Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.

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

Seeing Jesus resurrected.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.

What are you passionate about?

Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.

What do you miss most about being a kid?

Being on the farm.

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

Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.

Pastor Art Hansen

LifeGroups Pastor

  952-447-0542

Joel Farber

Worship Pastor

  952-447-0566

Pastor Joel is married to Hannah and they have two children.

Lori McComick

Connections Director

  952-447-0526

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.

What book would you recommend and why?

Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.

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

Seeing Jesus resurrected.

What is one of your favorite quotes?

Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.

What are you passionate about?

Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.

What do you miss most about being a kid?

Being on the farm.

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

Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.

Pastor Art Hansen

Care Pastor

  952-447-0542