Hiland Park Baptist Church

Disaster Relief Ministry

The North American Mission Board, along with state Baptist convention leaders, has taken the lead in organizing Southern Baptists to respond to disasters. They contribute manpower, ministry, and financial help during floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and urban disasters. Hiland Park Baptist has helped build some of the 335 mobile mass feeding, recovery, child care, command, and other units.

This ministry encompasses two emphases. The first aspect is the training of volunteer personnel and the readiness of equipment to respond to the aftermath of a natural disaster. Secondly, following a natural disaster, the department coordinates the deployment of volunteers and support equipment to assist individuals and churches by providing emergency feeding, on-site clean-up, and recovery services.

Disaster relief teams have responded to many natural disasters in their states. They cooperate and respond cooperatively to calls from other states. Teams also are available for help overseas when the International Mission Board requests assistance.

Southern Baptist efforts are correlated primarily with the American Red Cross , and with other private agencies through NVOAD, (National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.)

This interest in helping people in times of sorrow involves more than mobile units. State conventions have volunteers ready to assist in any part of the world as requested.

If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, call the church office at (850) 785-6530.