Category: Disaster Relief
SBOM’s Wakefield takes helm of state’s Disaster Relief
Mark Wakefield has taken on the role of disaster relief and chaplaincy ministry strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (SBOM), effective Sept. 1. In this role he
Alabama Baptist volunteers serve immediate needs in Louisiana, share gospel along way
It’s a common scene after a natural disaster — miles-long lines at Walmart and thousands of people walking around with what disaster relief volunteers call “the million miles stare” as
New Assignment for Alabama Baptists
Admin center from a recent Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief deployment to South Carolina. Alabama has been assigned Incident Management responsibilities at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Our cleanup teams
Responding to Flooding in Louisiana
What should the first response be to a natural disaster like the floods in Louisiana this month? For many Americans, the answer may be charitable giving, support of government intervention,
Update on Louisiana Deployments
Southern Baptists face a nearly overwhelming task as they organize to meet needs. Alabama is one of several states sending trained volunteers to assist. 1180Two shower units, part of the
Louisiana Deployments Begin
Louisiana Baptists have requested that states, including Alabama, begin preparation to send flood recovery teams and laundry teams to assist the people of South Louisiana. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers
Shower Trailers to Deploy to Louisiana
At the request of Louisiana, we are making preparations to deploy up to 2 shower trailers to the areas affected by flooding. Please continue to pray for the people of
Disaster Relief volunteers assist West Virginians after flooding
Blue and yellow hard hats can be seen along eight West Virginia counties’ roads and streets — hats worn by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers. Engaged in recovery assessment,
Five Years After the Storms
Five years may seem like a long time for most Alabama Baptists unless the date happens to coincide with April 27. Alabamians are all too aware that this date in
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