Pastor Mike Sypult was born in Rogers, Arkansas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech University, a Master of Religious Education degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and is working toward a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Pastor Mike came to Friendship in July 1999 as Associate Pastor\Worship Leader after having served as worship, youth and education ministers for several churches in Texas and Arkansas.  Pastor Mike was called as Senior Pastor in 2006.  In January 2009, Pastor Mike resigned his full-time position at the University of Arkansas in order to serve full-time at Friendship.

Pastor Mike and his wife Pam have five children: Stephanie, David, Daniel, Rebekah and Nathan.  They currently reside in Rogers, Arkansas. Pam is a 5th grade teacher at Fayetteville Christian School.

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Deanna Tannehill serves as office administrator at Friendship.  Originally from Belle Plaine, Kansas, Deanna has been a resident of Northwest Arkansas for several years.  Deanna also coordinates our High School ministries and puppet ministry.