About The Goshen Project

Goshen Magen Israel means “Defender of Israel.” Goshen Magen Israel was founded by Terri Byrd, and is the culmination of a lifelong calling to minister to the multifaceted needs of Israelis. Currently this exists as social work, counseling through trauma, networking, building relationships and assisting with training on a trip by trip basis. Now, Terri is pursuing a more permanent status to help with long-term work with Israelis.

The ultimate goal is a physical headquarters in Israel, where people can receive emotional, spiritual, and mental healing under the care of trained counselors and facilitators. This will be a safe, peaceful, and self-sustaining property and residence. Food will be cultivated with animals by agriculture from the land. There will also be multiple avenues of spiritual engagement: worship, scripture reading, and prayer in and throughout the property.

To Learn More, download informational PDF HERE.

Terri, our Family Services Social Worker and Outreach Chaplain, furthers her work in Israel as an extension of Furnishing Families International! She continues her heart to serve and love families, support soldiers in the kibbutzes and on the Gaza envelope and Israel northern border, and all other organic opportunities that God creates.

As a veteran 30+ years social worker, she continues to support the work that is so beautifully done through the Israeli community. She has met with multiple social workers, Israeli community leaders, and local kibbutz leaders to understand resources and emotional support needed due to the aftermath of October 7th. She continues to collaborate with Israeli families in trying to provide the support services needed for them and will continue this work into the future.

She will be in Israel for 3 month intervals in accordance with Israeli requirements.

Nearly all of these photos are from Terri's first trip to Israel in December of 2023 for the Hope and Healing Tour through FIRM (Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries), an organziation that partners with 70+ different organizations throughout the nation of Israel. On this trip, Terri's team helped soldiers and refugee families and children.

Most notable was her visit to Be'eri after the millitary assault had just occured on October 7th 2023, where Israel sustained over 1200 casualties, and 240 hostages were taken. It was the most concentrated attack on Jews since the Holocaust.

Terri recently organized a Trauma Training to help people affected by this conflict or anyone who wants to process their own life trauma. This was done in partnership with One Heart Israel and can be accessed online HERE.

Terri Byrd is an Outreach Chaplain and a Family Services Social Worker for Furnishing Families of Texas, a subsidiary of Furnishing Families International. For any inquiries or partnership opportunities, please email Terri@ffotex.com.