Disaster Relief Training
The Georgia Baptist Association will provide training for those interested in being involved in the Disaster Relief Ministry of the Georgia Baptist Convention and the Hephzibah/Kilpatrick Baptist Associations.
The closest Phase 1 training event is scheduled for January 9-10 in Sycamore, GA. The deadline for registration is January 2nd.
There is also a Chainsaw School scheduled in Statesboro on Feb. 20-21. You must complete Phase 1 in order to attend this event.
If you are interested in attending or want more information, contact Pastor Ken or Jerald Sholar our Men’s Ministry leader.
More information is provided below.
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DISASTER RELIEF MINISTRIES Disaster Relief is a ministry-based approach to impacting people for the Kingdom of God. Our motto of “Serving Christ in Crisis” has two implications:
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The goal of Disaster Relief is to provide some measure of normalcy for the victims of a disaster event. Disaster Relief focuses on five areas of ministry:
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DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING
Phase 1 Training is required for all volunteers. At this training you will receive an introduction to the Disaster Relief Ministry of Georgia Baptists as well as hands-on training in one of the five ministry areas.
Intro/Recertification Training is for those persons who: 1)Want to learn about Disaster Relief or, 2)Are already trained and need to be recertified, which is required every 3 years.
Phase 2 Training is designed for volunteers who sense the Lord leading them to become involved in this ministry at a leadership level.
Phase 1 Training in Clean-Up & Recovery is required before taking Chainsaw School