The Disaster Relief ministry continues to be an asset to people and communities that struggle with the effects of natural disasters. Administering mass feeding, shower, chainsaw and recovery, and disaster relief volunteers in Arkansas total over 1,000, each providing care, shelter, hot food and showers to victims of disasters. Through this ministry, Christ's love has been shared through practical means of teaching and reaching.
Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Disaster Relief Training Schedule for 2009
March 14, 2009 at Wynn Baptist Church starting at 8:30 am
Contact Ray Oswalt at 870-261-3284
March 28, 2009 at West Helena Baptist Church starting at 8:30 am
Contact Joe Garner at 870-572-3727
April 18, 2009 at Hope First Baptist Church starting at 8:30 am
Contact Jerry Creek at 870-772-3370
April 25, 2009 at FBC Searcy starting at 8:30 am
Contact Ledell Bailey at 501-729-3101
May 2, 2008 at FBC Flippin starting at 8:30
Contact Maurice Hitt at 870-453-2575
May 16, 2009 FBC Jacksonville at 8:30 am
Contact Missions Ministry Team at 1-800-838-2272 in Arkansas
June 6, 2009 Dallas Avenue Baptist Church Mena at 8:30 am
Contact Stacey Templeton at 479-394-2697
August 22, 2009 at FBC Springdale starting at 8:30 am
Contact Harry Black at 479-521-1295
October 3, 2009 at FBC Corning starting at 8:30 am
Contact Current-Gaines Baptist Association at 1-870-857-6319
October 17, 2009 at FBC El Dorado starting at 8:30 am
Contact Gary Glasgow at 870-862-3063
Each training event is for new volunteers. An introduction to Feeding and Recovery ministry will be provided. Chaplaincy and Communication training will not be provided at these events.
New volunteers must be an active member of a local Southern Baptist Church. Any questions please contact Bill Cantrell at 1-800-838-2272 X 5249 (in state) or 501-376-4791 X 5249 locally.
*This schedule could be changed. Please call the DR office for current or additional information.
UPDATE TRAINING
March 21, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Blytheville, AR at 8:30 am the Recovery Unit for Mississippi County Baptist Association and the Feeding Unit for Current-Gaines Association will update their volunteers. Chris Powers at
(870) 763-0283