Global Ministries Conference
We invite you to Briarwood’s 61st Annual Global Ministries Conference! Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His faithfulness to our church family here at Briarwood. He has firmly planted a global vision and missionary burden, for the Nations, into the lives of the pastors and leaders who have come before us! In a sense, it is impossible to mention Briarwood church and not think of her missionary fervor throughout the years.
During this conference your family will have many opportunities to carry forward this legacy ministry of Briarwood when you meet with our missionaries from around the world as they testify about all that Christ is doing across the Nations.
Our conference theme is “Reconciling the World” and our key scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17-19.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.”
During this conference your family will have many opportunities to carry forward this legacy ministry of Briarwood when you meet with our missionaries from around the world as they testify about all that Christ is doing across the Nations.
Our conference theme is “Reconciling the World” and our key scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17-19.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.”
CONFERENCE SPEAKER: RICO TICE
Evangelist, Christianity Explored Ministries
Rico Tice is the cofounder of Christianity Explored and a former minister at All Souls Langham Place, a lively church in central London. He believes that the essence of the Christian faith lies in the life of Jesus Christ, who claimed to be the Son of God.
Passionate about sharing Jesus through the Bible, Rico specializes in the Gospel of Mark and developed the Christianity Explored course to address key themes about Jesus and their relevance today. He works with Christianity Explored Ministries to create engaging video resources and courses that explore life’s big questions.
Passionate about sharing Jesus through the Bible, Rico specializes in the Gospel of Mark and developed the Christianity Explored course to address key themes about Jesus and their relevance today. He works with Christianity Explored Ministries to create engaging video resources and courses that explore life’s big questions.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 a.m. — Morning Worship with Rico Tice
9:30 a.m. — Sunday School —Ministry Partners sharing
10:55 a.m. — Morning Worship with Rico Tice
6:00 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:15 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Michael & Maegan Cody South Africa/Scotland Chapel: R&K Middle East
FH-A: Peter & Emily Goodwin Kenya
FH-E: Ben Thomas India
FH-F: Michael Prest United Kingdom
G-101: Alex & Suzanne Sarran France
G-103: Connie Miller International
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
6:30 a.m. — Men of the Covenant Missions
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:20 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Olexiy Travnikov Ukraine
Chapel: Ed & Silvia Emsheimer Brazil
FH-A: Vincenzo & Judit Coluccia Italy
FH-E: Noel & Reina Gomez Honduras
FH-F: Carlos & Ruth Perdomo Aruba
G-101: Ben Church Uganda
G-103: Juan Antonio & Anna Romeu Spain
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:30 a.m. — Women’s Ministry Missions Coffee
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:20 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Erik Petrou Greece
Chapel: Chris & Savanna United Kingdom
FH-A: Steve & Theresa Manchester Kenya
FH-E: Jeff & Barbi David Intl./Cuba
FH-F: Tony Boyd Southeast Asia
G-101: Jeff & Angie South Asia
G-103: Sam & Karyn Duthie New Zealand
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
8:00 a.m. — Morning Worship with Rico Tice
9:30 a.m. — Sunday School —Ministry Partners sharing
10:55 a.m. — Morning Worship with Rico Tice
6:00 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:15 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Michael & Maegan Cody South Africa/Scotland Chapel: R&K Middle East
FH-A: Peter & Emily Goodwin Kenya
FH-E: Ben Thomas India
FH-F: Michael Prest United Kingdom
G-101: Alex & Suzanne Sarran France
G-103: Connie Miller International
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
6:30 a.m. — Men of the Covenant Missions
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:20 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Olexiy Travnikov Ukraine
Chapel: Ed & Silvia Emsheimer Brazil
FH-A: Vincenzo & Judit Coluccia Italy
FH-E: Noel & Reina Gomez Honduras
FH-F: Carlos & Ruth Perdomo Aruba
G-101: Ben Church Uganda
G-103: Juan Antonio & Anna Romeu Spain
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
9:30 a.m. — Women’s Ministry Missions Coffee
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — Evening Worship with Rico Tice & GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
7:20 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Erik Petrou Greece
Chapel: Chris & Savanna United Kingdom
FH-A: Steve & Theresa Manchester Kenya
FH-E: Jeff & Barbi David Intl./Cuba
FH-F: Tony Boyd Southeast Asia
G-101: Jeff & Angie South Asia
G-103: Sam & Karyn Duthie New Zealand
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
6:30 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses #1:
WC: Joshua Chang Brazil
Chapel: Jim & Claudia Jung Australia
FH-E: Haruaki Odate Japan
FH-F: Suzy Triplett Thailand
G-101: Brent Kooi Australia
G-103: Jacob Jasin International
7:15 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Simon Florez Colombia
Chapel: John & Kathy Clow Honduras
FH-A: Bethany Joy Alms Nicaragua
FH-E: Kelly Debeljuh Croatia
FH-F: Israel & Camila Guerrero Scotland
G-101: Wayne & Amy Newsome Japan
G-103: Caleb & Miyoung Cheon Taiwan
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6:30 p.m. — Congregational Community Meals with Missionaries
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
8:00 a.m. — Worship – Faith Promise Commitment
10:55 a.m. — Worship – Faith Promise Commitment
6:00 p.m. — Bryan Wintersteen – Faith Promise Announcement & Communion with our International Congregations
5:15 p.m. — Dinner & Fellowship – Fellowship Hall
6:30 p.m. — GLOW: Children’s Auditorium
6:30 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses #1:
WC: Joshua Chang Brazil
Chapel: Jim & Claudia Jung Australia
FH-E: Haruaki Odate Japan
FH-F: Suzy Triplett Thailand
G-101: Brent Kooi Australia
G-103: Jacob Jasin International
7:15 p.m. — Global Ministry Partner Glimpses:
WC: Simon Florez Colombia
Chapel: John & Kathy Clow Honduras
FH-A: Bethany Joy Alms Nicaragua
FH-E: Kelly Debeljuh Croatia
FH-F: Israel & Camila Guerrero Scotland
G-101: Wayne & Amy Newsome Japan
G-103: Caleb & Miyoung Cheon Taiwan
7:45 p.m. — Dessert & Displays – Fellowship Hall
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6:30 p.m. — Congregational Community Meals with Missionaries
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
8:00 a.m. — Worship – Faith Promise Commitment
10:55 a.m. — Worship – Faith Promise Commitment
6:00 p.m. — Bryan Wintersteen – Faith Promise Announcement & Communion with our International Congregations
CONFERENCE FEATURED EVENTS
24 Hours of Prayer Team:
Follow the link here to view the available time slots to pray for our Global Ministries Conference!
Follow the link here to view the available time slots to pray for our Global Ministries Conference!
Conference Volunteering:
Follow the link below to learn how you can help with this year’s conference. Serving opportunities include hosting a ministry partner, providing transportation, serving on the dinner crew, helping with Children's GLOW, baking cookies, and entering the cake competition.
Follow the link below to learn how you can help with this year’s conference. Serving opportunities include hosting a ministry partner, providing transportation, serving on the dinner crew, helping with Children's GLOW, baking cookies, and entering the cake competition.
Dinner & Fellowship: Come by for a delicious dinner prior to the nightly events. Mon., Tues. & Wed. at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Adults $9, Children $6, ($30 family max). Reservations are not required.
Global Glimpses: After Evening Worship on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, you will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with our international staff and conference attendees.
Desserts & Displays: After Global Glimpses conclude, enjoy a sweet treat in the Fellowship all and visit our missionaries at their display tables.
Global Glimpses: After Evening Worship on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, you will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with our international staff and conference attendees.
Desserts & Displays: After Global Glimpses conclude, enjoy a sweet treat in the Fellowship all and visit our missionaries at their display tables.
College Missions Conference – February 20–21
We invite all college students across the southeast to join us for a weekend of teaching, worship, and fellowship at the Barn. Rico Tice, co-founder of Christianity Explored Ministries, and Dr. Scott Redd will be leading our main sessions with the theme, “Reconciling the World.”
The conference begins Friday night at 6:00 p.m. with free dinner at the Barn, followed by teaching, worship, and fellowship. On Saturday, we will enjoy meals together, teaching sessions from ministry partners, and worship all day long. The conference concludes with Sunday School and Morning Worship in the Worship Center.
Contact: Mark Purser, College Ministry Director • mpurser@briarwood.org
We invite all college students across the southeast to join us for a weekend of teaching, worship, and fellowship at the Barn. Rico Tice, co-founder of Christianity Explored Ministries, and Dr. Scott Redd will be leading our main sessions with the theme, “Reconciling the World.”
The conference begins Friday night at 6:00 p.m. with free dinner at the Barn, followed by teaching, worship, and fellowship. On Saturday, we will enjoy meals together, teaching sessions from ministry partners, and worship all day long. The conference concludes with Sunday School and Morning Worship in the Worship Center.
Contact: Mark Purser, College Ministry Director • mpurser@briarwood.org
GLOW (Go Light Our World) – February 22–25
We have a special missions program for our children ages K4-6th grade called GLOW: Go Light Our World for Jesus. The children will receive a free GLOW t-shirt and will enjoy games, songs, GLOW swag, great prizes, and lots of FUN! Most importantly, the children will learn what God is doing around the world through our missionaries.
We will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. On Sunday morning, all children should report to their regular locations, then they will all be led into the Children’s Auditorium to hear from ministry partners and have a missions-themed worship time.
Contact: Emily Baker, Children’s Missions Coordinator • ebaker@briarwood.org
We have a special missions program for our children ages K4-6th grade called GLOW: Go Light Our World for Jesus. The children will receive a free GLOW t-shirt and will enjoy games, songs, GLOW swag, great prizes, and lots of FUN! Most importantly, the children will learn what God is doing around the world through our missionaries.
We will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. On Sunday morning, all children should report to their regular locations, then they will all be led into the Children’s Auditorium to hear from ministry partners and have a missions-themed worship time.
Contact: Emily Baker, Children’s Missions Coordinator • ebaker@briarwood.org
Conference Closing with International Congregations
To conclude the conference, we will gather along with our brothers and sisters from our Hispanic, Japanese, and Korean congregations to worship altogether. Each of these congregations will lead a song of praise in their heart language. We will then hear from Dr. Richard, and Pastor Bryan Wintersteen will announce our first count of Faith Promise pledges.
To conclude the conference, we will gather along with our brothers and sisters from our Hispanic, Japanese, and Korean congregations to worship altogether. Each of these congregations will lead a song of praise in their heart language. We will then hear from Dr. Richard, and Pastor Bryan Wintersteen will announce our first count of Faith Promise pledges.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Conference Location:
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Conference Dates:
February 22 – March 1, 2026
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Conference Dates:
February 22 – March 1, 2026