Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief

We (Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Team) are getting reports and photos from our assessment team in Jamaica. We are continuing to form our plan for response and the rebuilding of churches and homes. Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief will have another team serving beginning this coming weekend. We will continue to update with plans moving forward for sending more work teams. Please continue to pray for the people affected and for all of those who are responding that they will be able to share the hope of Jesus Christ even in the midst of tragic disaster. You can also donate to support our efforts at https://flbaptist.org/dr-give/

DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING ONLINE

One must always prepare to minister to Floridians or those in areas that have been impacted by storms.

Our regional trainings are over for the 2025 season but there is always the opportunity for online training. If you have not completed your requirements to become a credentialed FBDR volunteer, please see below.

Have you?

Registered for online training at flbaptistdisaster.org – $10

Applied for/Renewed your background check – $20

Completed Orientation – Four session video and quiz

Completed at least one main ministry area course – with online, you can take as many as you wish up until 12/31/25

Sent a selfie headshot – no cap or sunglasses

If you did attend a regional training and did not stay for a ministry area class, you can finish up online.

Thanks to everyone for your interest and service in Florida Baptist Disaster Relief.

State of Florida Workers: Florida approves paid administrative leave up to 120 hours for eligible employees who work for a defined disaster that results in a state of emergency if they partner with a non-profit such as FBCTLH.

Contact Alan Langston at roscoeal@comcast.net or Dr. Linda Teague at doclroc@aol.com to get more information.

Video Message From Disaster Relief and Florida Baptists

3 THINGS WE CAN DO TO HELP

  1. Pray — Pray for the families affected, those who are assisting in recovery efforts, and for the communities as they recover and heal from the damage caused by the natural disaster.
  2. Give Directly — Financial resources will be necessary to help all the affected areas recover from the damage. Below is a list of organizations we recommend giving to in order to support the relief effort of natural disasters.
  3. Organize — As search and rescue efforts give way to recovery, volunteer teams will be needed to travel to affected areas. Consider volunteering of your time and energy to travel to affected areas to serve those who are suffering and have been affected by natural disasters.

GIVE DIRECTLY

First Baptist Church of Tallahassee recommends the following agencies if you are interested in providing assistance to those affected by natural disasters.

Volunteer

Donate