Disaster Relief

WHITESBURG, Ky. (BP) – The Southern Baptist response to the devastating flash floods in Kentucky the last week of July continues, and volunteers from 16 different Southern Baptist state conventions have been engaged in the clean-up and recovery process so far.

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WHITESBURG, KY (BP) — Mientras los peritos continúan evaluando los daños causados por las históricas inundaciones que han anegado el este de Kentucky, los bautistas del sur han comenzado a planificar su respuesta.

WHITESBURG, Ky. (BP) – Ron Crow, the director of the Kentucky Baptist District Relief, is coordinating teams from eight different states as they work together in eastern Kentucky’s flooded areas. He said the flooding is some of the worst he’s ever witnessed. “It’s absolutely incredible, catastrophic. A lot of times flooding happens in a community […]

WHITESBURG, KY (BP) — As surveyors continue assessing the damage done by the historic flooding that has deluged eastern Kentucky, Southern Baptists have begun planning their response.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (BP) – At least 35 people have been confirmed dead due to devastating flooding that has hit the southeast part of the state, and Gov. Andy Beshear says the number will continue to grow in the coming days, as more areas become accessible.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — Send Relief, the compassion ministry arm of Southern Baptists, is encouraging churches to engage their communities by meeting needs and building bridges for sharing the gospel to commemorate Send Relief Sunday on August 7.

HAZARD, Ky. (BP) – Tim Reynolds, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Hazard, said the flood waters barely lapped up onto his parking lot.

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BUCHANAN, Va. (BP) – Southern Baptists in Virginia are providing immediate relief to the community of Buchanan County, after severe flooding last week affected around 450 homes in the area.