Brian and Michael ran cross country together in high school, but it was during their first summer serving at Lake Lundgren Bible Camp in 2019 that they became really close friends.

Ethan and Michael grew up attending the same church, and their friendship was sparked through their time at Sonshine Club and Youth Group.

Mark and Michael were rural neighbors (just three miles apart). Their friendship began in 8th grade when they often biked into town together to buy ice cream.

Aaron and Michael met during their first summer serving at Lake Lundgren Bible Camp. Over that summer and the following ones, they developed a deep friendship.

Trey and Michael became close friends in high school upon discovering their shared interests in hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.

Standing outside the Canteen at Fort, Jordan and Alyssa became friends while sharing about their experiences as teachers. They live 4 blocks apart and enjoy walking together downtown for ice cream.

As her younger sister by 7 years, Nicki has never known a world without Alyssa. Growing up they were often at odds, but have gotten closer over the years. They enjoy going on Starbucks runs and hiking Rib Mountain together.

Serving on summer staff at Fort in 2022, Emily and Alyssa's friendship grew as they worked to lead and pour into other staffers. They have also spent many hours singing on worship teams together.

Working together at Fort Wilderness, Abby and Alyssa became friends through the many RA team meetings held on the pontoon boat. They grew close through their time going to Tilly's, a local coffee shop, on Thursday mornings before work.

Caroline and Alyssa met on summer staff at Fort Wilderness in 2021! They bonded while they served that summer and were baptized together in Spider Lake.