Pastor Nicholas Korthals
Senior Pastor
Nick grew up in Michigan, where he developed a love for Michigan football, but when he was saved as a freshman at Genesee Christian High School, he knew that God had called him to be a pastor.
Janea was raised in Townsend, Montana, and, like her husband, she desires to be about the Lord’s work. They met at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and were married in December 2000. They have served in 2 churches before joining the ministry at Friendship Baptist, one in Townsend, Montana, and the other in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The Lord led them to Friendship Baptist in October 2022 to obey the command of Matthew 28: 19-20 and to minister to the people in the Helena and Prickly Pear Valleys. Pastor Nick is the second pastor of Friendship Baptist Church’s 40-year history, being preceded by David Klass who served this area for 4 decades before his retirement in June of 2025.
Background
Nick and Janea were married in 2000, and the Lord has blessed them with 3 children…
Madison, Tayden, and Kamden. Madison currently serves in the Awana ministry as a teacher, while Tayden serves in the sound ministry, and Kamden enjoys his time and activities that Friendship has to offer.
Nick spent 13 1/2 years proudly serving the community of Broadwater County as both a law enforcement officer and a county commissioner. Through those years of service, it provided him with many valuable tools that have greatly helped him in the ministries God has given him.
Nick’s passions are spending time with his family and watching his kids in their sporting activities. He also enjoys all the outdoor opportunities that Montana has to offer. In his limited free time, he enjoys college and pro sports, especially teams from Detroit, but has come to love the Montana State Bobcats. Janea finds joy in being a wife and a mother. She enjoys spending time with her family, coffee time with friends, and singing (which was instilled in her from a very young age while singing with her family). She also enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, and the beauty of the Big Sky outdoors.
They encourage folks to come and visit Friendship and are confident they will find a warm and inviting community of believers.
Nick and Janea Korthals
* Proverbs 3:5-6
Janea Korthals – Church Clerk
My name is Janea Korthals. I’ve been blessed to have fifteen years of Church Secretarial experience for a couple of wonderful churches. I accepted God’s free gift of salvation when I was five years old and was brought up in a God-loving home. Throughout the years, I’ve been so humbled by God’s grace and love in my life. God’s been so good to me with the family and ministry He’s given. My deep passion is to know Him better everyday and serve Him vigorously in each day that I get. Phil. 1:6