‘We know how blessed we are,’ former IMB missionary says of CP
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) – Glenn Creech served in Asia for 30 years through the International Mission Board and doesn’t recall encountering any workers from other missions organizations who received the kind of steady, generous financial support he received from Southern Baptists.
By the numbers: CP-funded disaster relief restores lives, spreads Gospel
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) – When Hurricane Ian attacked Florida, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief (FBDR) was ready to offer restoration at a moment’s notice. State director David Coggins mobilized Florida volunteers as many states mobilized disaster relief teams to respond.
When disaster strikes, CP helps deliver tools for the job
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) – The overwhelming majority of Southern Baptists won’t personally clean out a single home in this city that bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian’s fury Sept. 28. Personally, they won’t extend a single plate of food nor help wash one pair of socks.
Best of Southern Baptist cooperative efforts on display in disaster relief response
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (BP) – Any time a major storm system threatens the continental United States, the antennae of thousands of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) leaders and volunteers go up. They prepare a response that has required year-round preparation and readiness.
Cooperative Program helps fuel Disaster Relief ministry
NASHVILLE (BP) – As Southern Baptists across the country prepare and mobilize to provide relief to hurricane victims on the East Coast, the importance of the Cooperative Program is seen in action.
