Faith-based compassion groups face declining numbers
“The average American doesn’t realize all the things that churches do to make society less awful.”
Disaster Relief
‘Lake Charles grit’ tested by two hurricanes in weeks
By Diana Chandler LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) – Trinity Baptist Church Senior Pastor Steve James calls it “Lake Charles grit,” an ability to persevere during hardship on top of hardship. “Grit up” is the local rallying cry after Hurricanes Laura and Delta hit western Louisiana just weeks apart. “We had one hand tied behind our […]
Southern Baptists near 500K meals prepared during hurricane response
“We as Southern Baptists have to be ready at all times…”
Southern Baptists prepare Hurricane Sally response, serve disaster survivors coast-to-coast
As Hurricane Sally’s deluge flooded Alabama and the Florida Panhandle Wednesday (Sept. 16), Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) readied its response.
Laura’s toll includes 140 Louisiana Baptist churches
“To say they are stretched thin is an understatement at best.”
1 pastor dead amid ‘dire circumstances’ after Hurricane Laura
“Cameron is still under three feet of water. That will take a long time for that to recede.”
COVID-19 hampers Michigan Baptist response to historic flooding
“You never think it’s going to happen to you…”
Chatsworth church joins other Southern Baptists in tornado outbreak response
“People with no money were donating what they had …”
Georgia Baptists partner with Bahamian church in rebuild effort
“We could really use the help [to rebuild]. It would greatly encourage and strengthen our people.”
Disaster Relief Appreciation Day set for this Sunday, Nov. 10
“…it’s difficult to argue when you’re pulling limbs or stirring beans.”
Church responds to wildfire, victims respond to Gospel
“California wildfires are mostly under control, but fire risk remains high,” a report from The Los Angeles Times says. CNN/Screen capture