Disaster Relief

December 9 2019

Georgia Baptists partner with Bahamian church in rebuild effort

Scott Barkley Feature, Georgia Disaster Relief, hurricane, missions

“We could really use the help [to rebuild]. It would greatly encourage and strengthen our people.”

Disaster Relief volunteer with a chainsaw

November 8 2019

Disaster Relief Appreciation Day set for this Sunday, Nov. 10

Baptist Press Feature, National community, Disaster Relief, NAMB, recognitions

“…it’s difficult to argue when you’re pulling limbs or stirring beans.”

November 4 2019

Church responds to wildfire, victims respond to Gospel

Baptist Press Current Stories, National California, Disaster Relief, wildfire

“California wildfires are mostly under control, but fire risk remains high,” a report from The Los Angeles Times says. CNN/Screen capture

October 7 2019

Georgia Baptists begin two-pronged response to Bahamas

Scott Barkley Feature, International associational missions, Disaster Relief, hurricanes, missions

Eric Rentz, back to camera, is greeted by a member of the Bahamian Defense Force on the island of Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas Oct. 4. Rentz, Georgia Baptist Missions consultant for the state’s Southeast Region, accompanied a group that included two associational missionaries to help map out ways Georgia Baptists can assist with […]

Three men assessing the damage on a house hit by Hurricane Dorian

September 13 2019

Dorian: immediate efforts to be focused in North Carolina, says Georgia DR director

Scott Barkley Feature, National cleanup, Disaster Relief, storms

“Your church or association is going to have the opportunity to send teams to the Bahamas.”

September 11 2019

Baptist News Summary: Howe named EC VP of communications

Baptist Press Current Stories, National baptism, Disaster Relief, Executive Committee, Greg Laurie, national CP

Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear baptizes a new believer at The Summit Church on Baptism Day Sept. 8. Twitter photo Howe named EC VP of communications NASHVILLE (BP) — Jonathan P. Howe has been named vice president of communications for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee effective Sept. 5. Officers of the Executive Committee […]