Friendship nurtures the women of our church and community as we come to faith and grow in our love and knowledge of Jesus. Together we spend time seeking God, studying His Word and connecting with one another. Bible Studies, programs and events inspire our hearts, enrich our lives and strengthen our relationships… especially our relationships with the Lord. No matter your age, profession or where you are in your spiritual journey, we would love for you to join us.
If you have questions, please contact a staff member.
A variety of Bible Studies are offered throughout the year, providing a way for women to dig deeper into the Bible, to grow closer to God and to each other.
Mothers of Preschoolers get together for support, fellowship, encouragement, creative activities and small group study in a safe, loving environment. Childcare available.
Please view the MOPS page for more information.
LifeGroups help you connect with God and others. A big church can feel more personal when you are part of a group of people who are doing life together beyond Sunday morning.
We feel the best way to get to know people at Friendship Church is through joining a LifeGroup. We have many groups that would love to have you join them.
There will be three Girlfriend Gatherings throughout the year that are designed to bring ladies and teen girls together for worship, community building, growth, and fellowship. We encourage you to be a part of these special events whether you come on your own or bring a friend, family member, or co-worker! These will be fun and meaningful times and you won't want to miss them!
Our first Girlfriend Gathering took place this fall and was a special night of worship and community where we spent time worshipping together, with stations available to spend time worshipping God.
The second Girlfriend Gathering will be held this spring and will focus on serving and reaching out to those in need in our community.
Our third Girlfriend Gathering will be held this summer and will focus on community and spiritual growth. We will spend time playing games and be inspired by what God is doing the lives of those around us.
Join ladies of all ages sew items for Haiti. Even if you don’t sew, help by cutting fabric, ironing or sorting. Generally the second Saturday of the month during the school year.
Please view upcoming Haiti Sewing events for more information.
Prior Lake Campus
(Mailing Address)
17741 Fairlawn Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Shakopee Campus
12800 Marystown Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Contact Us
952-447-8282
info@friendshipmn.org
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Sunday Service Times
9:00 and 10:45am
Office Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm (M-TH)
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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 Matt is married to Erika and they have a daughter and a son. He joined the Friendship staff in September 2017.
Praying the Lord's Prayer by J.I. Packer - As a young man this short book totally revolutionized my understanding of prayer and it has impacted my growth as much as anything I have ever read.
Any day that my wife and I get to go out to Mexican food together.
My hobby is to watch my kids participate in their hobbies. I love to attend concerts, soccer games, track meets and cheer for them (only in appropriate cheering venues).
I would love to have been present when God sent fire down to consume the sacrifice on Mt. Carmel for Elijah. What an epic confrontation. What an astounding response from God.
I am passionate about people becoming more like Jesus. God gave his son so that we could become like Jesus in character. There is nothing more exciting than when people take steps no matter how big or small to becoming more like Jesus.
One thing that makes a good leader is a life of integrity. Their words and their life need to match. They must be the same person behind the scenes that they are up front.
God has been showing me his extreme generosity. He gives us so much that is good. There is amazing blessing even within the most difficult of circumstances.
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.
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 to lead me out of a 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 (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 , 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.
