He has also been a ruling elder at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, for over twenty years. Friday's formal education includes a BA in religion from Birmingham Southern College, a DMD from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Dentistry, and an FAGD from the Academy of General Dentistry. Friday created and managed a Walk Thru Nativity that included fourteen scenes. The successful nativity has run for twenty years, with a current annual attendance of 8,500 individuals. Friday has been the director of youth ministries at several churches, as well as a Sunday School teacher. He considers all his interests and activities critical in furthering his interest and experience in theology and interpersonal communication.