Joe Quick -Executive Director
Joe was born in Des Moines and attended high school at Grandview Christian School. While attending Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, New York, Joe was in the Twin Towers three weeks before September 11, 2001, and quit college and joined Active Duty Air Force. Joe served for ten years and deployed four times overseas. He met his wife on E-Harmony in 2007 and married at Grace Church in April 2008. Together, they have two children, Kaden and Karter.
Joe completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Upper Iowa University in 2012 and a Master’s Degree in Education from Buena Vista University in 2016. Joe and Amy attend Park Church. Joe is passionate about his Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Cubs. Joe’s life verse is Hebrews 4:15-16.
Joe is passionate about people seeing the value in themselves and prays for God’s direction. If you have any passions that could benefit the Friendship Center, please contact Joe at 515.244.1701 or email him at ministry@friendshipcenterdsm.org.
Chris Ruter – Disciples Teen Group Leader
Chris currently attends Park Church, along with his wife, Becca. Chris is addicted to spending time with his husky and is presently a full-time student and utilities construction worker. Chris’s life verse is Matthew 11:28-30. Chris started at the Friendship Center in 2017.
Dwana Bradley – Ladies Growth Group Leader
Dwana Bradley is a Des Moines Public School Board Member and attends True Baptist Bible Church in Des Moines. She started with the Friendship Center in November of 2021.
Joni Wilkinson – After-School Kids Club Leader
Joni currently attends Crestwood Baptist Church, has been with the center as a former Board Member and has led our After-School Kids Club since August 2020.
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