Friendly Avenue Church of Christ
Staff & Leaders
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Willie Costa
Spanish Language MinisterWillie 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. Joined the Friendly staff in 2002 B.A. in Bible and Missions, Abilene Christian University Helped start the Hispanic ministry in Forsyth County
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Bryan Brown
Youth Minister/Family Life MinisterBryan is the youth minister here at Friendly Avenue, and works primarily with our 6th-12th grade students. In addition to coordinating the educational and programing aspects of our youth ministry, he oversees our summer youth ministry intern program. Bryan also shares his abilities in graphic design to assist the church in some of its design needs. Bryan is transitioning to become our Family Life Minister. Started attending Friendly in 1996 Joined the Friendly staff in 2004 B.A. in Graphic Design, University of South Carolina Currently working to complete his Master’s in Christian Ministry from Harding Graduate School
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Jason Noble
Preaching | Adult Education | Local OutreachJason is the preaching minister at Friendly Avenue. In addition to preaching and teaching, Jason provides leadership for adult education, congregational care and community outreach. Joined the Friendly staff in 2006 B.A. Christian Ministry from Abilene Christian University, 1999 Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry, Abilene Christian University, 2001 Currently working in his Doctorate of Ministry in Preaching and Church Leadership at the Carolina Graduate School of Divinity, 2013-present Author of the book, Wronged and Wounded: What Now? Choosing Forgiveness in a World of Other Options He has served churches in Texas and North Carolina since 1999.