When the Wise Men saw the star, Matthew 2:10 tells us, “they were overwhelmed with joy.”

 

In this season, we rejoice and give thanks for the love of God found in Christ Jesus, the One who redeems the world.  

 

We also rejoice and give thanks for you and for your support of the ministry of Briarwood. Briarwood is a collective ministry of the people and congregations of the Northern Texas–Northern Louisiana Synod (NT–NL). Briarwood’s mission of building congregational capacities to pass the faith from generation to generation and develop Christian leaders—particularly among youth and young adults—remains clear.

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The strength of Briarwood’s ministry depends on you. As we grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of NT–NL congregations, our neighborhoods, and our broader communities, we rely on the contribution and partnership of individuals like you. Please consider making a gift to our shared work before December 31st, 2018.

We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Robert O. Smith, PhD, will be joining the Briarwood and NT–NL teams in early December as Director of the Briarwood Leadership Center.

 

Pastor Smith brings a wealth of program knowledge and leadership to Briarwood as well as deep connections to the area; a Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation originally from Oklahoma, his first call was with St. John in Coryell City. 

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              Read our Year-End letter above for all the details                      about our new Director.