Our Mission
During the fall of 2008, visionary leaders of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana (NT-NL) Mission Area gathered together for a time of Bible study, prayer, and listening – as we listened for where God is calling us as a summer camp and retreat ministry. The board and staff also journeyed through this process of listening. In early 2009, the board adopted the following:
Purpose Statement
God’s purpose for Briarwood is to be a natural setting where people experience God’s love.
Guiding Principles
- Jesus is Lord
- Tell the Good News
- Everything Belongs to God
- God Provides Abundantly
- Prayer and Being in the Word is Central
- God’s Justice Will Guide Us
As we have aligned ourselves with God’s purpose for Briarwood and sought to follow our Guiding Principles, we have been blessed with growth in both our summer camp ministry and retreat ministry.
Now we believe God is calling us to grow disciples of all ages as we seek to be the NT-NL Mission Center for Discipleship. This is an exciting time for Briarwood as we help shape the congregational and community leaders of the 21st century.
