The Yellow Shirt Army Wants You!
What exactly is the “Yellow Shirt Army”? The answer to the question begins with God’s call on every believer to be His hands and feet. For those who become part […]
Category: Blog
Longtime Men’s Ministry and Disaster Relief Director Puckett Dies
Tommy Puckett, longtime Alabama Baptist men’s ministry and disaster relief director, died Feb. 23. He was 74. Before he retired in 2009, Puckett had served as director of the office […]
Upcoming Disaster Relief trainings scheduled to take place across state
In times of crisis, trained Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers play a critical role in meeting the needs in the affected community, including helping first responders cope with the […]
Ministry of presence big part of disaster relief work
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) teams across the state were on alert as Hurricane Nate made landfall Oct. 7 but fortunately, the storm brought mostly rain as it passed through […]
Alabama Disaster Relief effort in Florida turns to recovery; more deployments anticipated
Approximately 25 percent of Florida’s population is Hispanic, which is why a Spanish-speaking chaplain working with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) was a valuable member of one team serving in […]
Disaster Relief Volunteers in Puerto Rico
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are making their way to Puerto Rico. They will be assisting local churches with whatever needs present themselves. The future plan is for the Southern […]
Disaster relief work continues in Florida
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers helping residents in hurricane-ravaged Florida are finding many physical needs and great spiritual needs as well. “A lot of it is heartbreaking but some […]
Disaster Relief Efforts Update
As of today, Alabama Disaster Relief volunteers continue to serve in Florida, Texas, and St. Thomas USVI. Most of our teams are serving in the Fort Myers area. As of […]
Alabama relief effort ‘up and running’ in Fla.
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers are serving meals, clearing trees and covering roofs as Florida continues to recover after Hurricane Irma. “Our effort is set up and running, and […]
Disaster relief volunteers minister to Hurricane Irma evacuees in Talladega
As Irma approached the Florida mainland, millions in the path of the storm were urged to evacuate. About 200 grateful Floridians took refuge at the Talladega Superspeedway where Alabama Baptists […]