Alaska Baptists, other state DR volunteers, continue response to flooding
ANCHORAGE (BP) – Alaska Baptist Disaster Relief is “in full deployment mode” following devastating coastal flooding that has killed at least one and threatens to permanently displace entire villages.
God ‘mobilizing the body of Christ’ after Colorado San Juan River flooding
BAYFIELD, Colo. (BP) – As southwestern Colorado began to flood a week ago, Vallecito Church Pastor Clark Cothern caught sight of something he terms “both humorous and scary” in television footage of the swollen San Juan River and Vallecito Creek.
Alabama volunteer says disaster relief is ‘great way to spend a vacation,’ spends 4+ months in North Carolina
Roger Bailey said when she told him what the kiddie pool was for, he couldn’t believe it.
Coggins joins program committee for 2026 Governor’s Hurricane Conference
David Coggins, Florida Baptists’ Disaster Relief director, has accepted an invitation to join the program committee for the 40th annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference to be held May 10-15, 2026, in West Palm Beach.
Helene left lasting scars, but Georgia Baptists’ faith still stands
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Sept. 21, 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia with devastating force. One year later, the scars remain—blue tarps still cling to rooftops, ancient oaks lie splintered in fields, and the skyline in Hazlehurst stands conspicuously without a steeple. Yet amid the damage and lingering loss, Georgia Baptists continue to rebuild, serve, […]
Tennessee Baptist DR aids recovery efforts following tragic explosion
BUCKSNORT, Tenn. – With warm words, warm smiles and warm food, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are aiding the recovery efforts in Hickman County in the aftermath of Friday’s (Oct. 10) deadly explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant.
Missouri DR volunteers open doors for ministry in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. –Milwaukee may be known for many things, including the birth of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cheese curds, bratwurst and Lake Michigan.
Florida AMS plans church ham radio network for disaster communication
OCALA, Fla. – With plans for its own ham radio room and new radio tower, Marion Baptist Association in Ocala will soon be taking part in emergency communications to help local churches and their membership during statewide disaster relief efforts.
Meeting in a pole barn since Helene, Florida church looks ahead
KEATON BEACH, Fla. – One year after Hurricane Helene flooded their church building and destroyed everything inside, members of Blue Creek Baptist Church in Keaton Beach are now holding services beneath a pole barn on their new property, attracting visitors almost every week and looking ahead to the future and the construction of a new building.
FBC Horseshoe Beach sees God’s goodness after back-to-back hurricanes
HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. – When many in North Florida think of Horseshoe Beach, one word comes to mind – resilience. Known for its laid-back, friendly fishing village vibe, the quaint community located in Florida’s Big Bend region found itself in the direct path of three major hurricanes in just 13 months in 2023-24.
