Ministers

Bryan Brown – Family Life Minister

Bryan is currently the Youth Minister at Friendly Avenue but will transition roles this summer to become the Family Life Minister. As the Family Life Minister, Bryan will focus on serving, supporting, and equipping families while working in partnership with our children’s, youth, and college ministries. He will also serve as the leader of the small group ministry. In addition to the work mentioned above, Bryan, on occasion, preaches on Sunday mornings and teaches our adult classes. Bryan is married to his lovely wife, Sheri Brown, and they have two wonderful sons. To contact: bryan@friendlyave.org

  • Started attending Friendly in 1996
  • Joined the Friendly staff in 2004
  • B.A. in Graphic Design, University of South Carolina in 1995
  • Master’s in Christian Ministry from Harding School of Theology in 2018

Willie Costa – Spanish Language Minister

Willie is our Hispanic Minister. He coordinates our church’s efforts to reach out into the Spanish- language community in Guilford County. In addition to his outreach efforts, Willie also preaches for the weekly Spanish-language service, and he works to build community among the Hispanic group at Friendly. Willie grew up in Uruguay, South America, and moved to the United States in 1987. To contact: willie@friendlyave.org

  • Joined the Friendly staff in 2002
  • B.A. in Bible and Missions, Abilene Christian University
  • Helped start the Hispanic ministry in Forsyth County

Landon Gardener – Youth & Children’s Minister

Landon will join our staff in June 2024. He is a graduating senior from Harding University. His major is Bible and Family Ministry with a minor in Spanish. Landon is a Biblical, responsible, relatable, and capable young man that possesses a spirit-filled faith that seeks to love, learn, and live. He desires to use his gifts to bring the light and life of Christ to others, especially our young people.

Dr. Jason Noble – Preaching Minister

Jason Noble is the Preaching Minister at Friendly Avenue. In addition to preaching and teaching, Jason works closely with the elders, staff and other church leaders to help carry out Friendly’s mission to become a transformed people as we worship God, study His word and serve church and our community. Jason is married to Dr. Erica Noble and, together, they have four children. Erica and Jason consider themselves partners in life, family and ministry. They have served churches in TX NC since 1999. To contact: jason@friendlyave.org

Staff

Custodian – Tammy Kuneff

Tammy has been in charge of custodial services at Friendly for many years, and always makes sure the building is clean and inviting. Tammy is married to Terry, one of our elders.

Secretary – Kara Warner

She answers the phone, helps with the food pantry, and takes care of numerous administrative tasks. She is the person who can help you find what you are looking for, answer your question or get what you need printed. To contact: kara@friendlyave.org

  • Started attending Friendly in 1995
  • Joined the Friendly staff in 2022