Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief
Download this video (4 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562922
Download a shorter version (2 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562921
DISASTER RELIEF:
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:
1. We serve Christ to those persons who are victims of disaster.
2. When we minister to persons in need, we are serving Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40).
The goal of Disaster Relief is to provide some measure of normalcy for the victims of a disaster event.
PLANNING:
We offer two opportunities for planning for disaster response:
1. Individuals who want to serve as credentialed Disaster Relief volunteers need to attend a Disaster Relief Orientation event. Click the Training tab above for a list of current training events.
2. Churches who want basic information on how to minister during the time of a disaster can host a seminar on Family and Church Preparation.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Disasters provide many opportunities for believers to be the “hands and feet of Jesus”. Many people have a natural and emotional desire to help other people when tragedy strikes. In order to be the most effective, here are some thoughts to keep in mind:
> Attend one of our scheduled Disaster Relief Orientation events. Click the Training tab above for a current listing.
> Find out where and how we are responding by clicking the Updates tab above.
> The best response is Prayer and Financial Support. Please refrain from collecting unsolicited items and please do not self deploy.
CURRENT RESPONSES:
Georgia Tornado:
At this time, we are working with Associational Missionaries and Emergency Managers in assessing the needs of the affected areas. We are currently supplying hygiene kits in Talbotton and will be feeding and providing clean up in Cairo.
Please do not collect any items. When/if specific items are needed, the request will be posted here and on Facebook. Also, please do not self-deploy. Normal call-out procedures are being followed. If you have any questions, please contact your Unit Director.
Please continue to keep all those affected by the tornadoes in prayers.
2019 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- Gospel Presentations
- PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- 16 Volunteer Days
- 425 Meals Prepared
- Assessments
- Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- Roofs Tarped
- Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- Chaplaincy Contacts
- Other Decisions
- Ministry Contacts
2018 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- 297 Gospel Presentations
- 49 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- 2,255 Volunteer Days
- 84,425 Meals Prepared
- 900 Assessments
- 22 Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- 218 Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- 121 Roofs Tarped
- 7 Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- 1,361 Chaplaincy Contacts
- 10 Other Decisions
- 1,587 Ministry Contacts
DISASTER RELIEF ORIENTATION (Required for All Volunteers)
At this credentialing session, you will receive an introduction to the overall ministry of Disaster Relief, 3 ministry areas (Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, and Feeding), and Evangelism Encouragement. Once you become a credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer, recertification is required every 2 years.
NOTES:
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, or Feeding, Recertification can be accomplished at this training.
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Chaplaincy or Communications (Unit 14C) and your credentials expired or are expiring this year, attending this training will update your credentials and cross train you as a Universal Yellow Hat.
NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE!
Saturday:
- 7:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration/Check-in (Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Orientation
Online registration is easy:
- Click the link below for the orientation you want to register for.
- If this is the first time you have registered online, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- You will receive an email with the information to activate your account and register for the event.
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APRIL 12, 2019
First Baptist Church Blakely
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
Click here to register online.
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APRIL 13, 2019
First Baptist Church Thomasville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
Click here to register online.
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AUGUST 10, 2019
First Baptist Church Hinesville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2019
Click here to register online.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Grace Baptist Church, LaGrange
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 2019
Click here to register online.
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FEES: Credentialing Training Fees if received by the registration deadline.
First Time Orientation Training (Universal Yellow Hat)=$40, Recertification = $15
RECERTIFICATION
Required every 2 years to remain an active volunteer. This can be accomplished by attending any of the Disaster Relief Orientation events. Recertification will recertify you in all areas you are trained in.
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING:
Under our new training guidelines, the prerequisite for taking Chaplaincy training is completing Disaster Relief Orientation (becoming a Universal Yellow Hat) or having completed a Phase 1 training in any ministry area. (If you have attended Phase 1 Chaplaincy training, there is no need to complete this course.)
NOTE: Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this training.
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Watch for upcoming dates!
IMT/SUPPORT INTRODUCTION:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. This course is an introduction to what an Incident Management Team (IMT) is and how it operates.
NOTE: If you have previously attended an IMT course, it is not necessary for you to take this course.
Watch for upcoming dates!
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IMT/SUPPORT TRAINING:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. IMT/Support Training is offered each year as part of the Advanced Disaster Relief Training (ADRT). See ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT): for dates, schedule, and registration.
ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT):
This is a ministry area specific training, designed to explain the ministry in greater detail. This training helps to prepare the Disaster Relief volunteer to serve as a Team Leader or fulfill some special role. Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this event. (NOTE: No walk-ins at this event please.)
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ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT) AVAILABLE COURSES:
- CHAPLAINCY ADRT – CISM: PEER (One-on-One):
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND Chaplaincy Training
Fee: $65 - CHILD CARE ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Child Care
Fee: $40 - CLEANUP & RECOVERY ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Cleanup & Recovery AND Chainsaw School
Fee: $40 - FEEDING ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Feeding
Fee: $40 - IMT (Incident Management Team)/Support:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 in any ministry area
Fee: $40 - BLUE HAT (Formerly Unit Director/Incident Commander Training):
Prerequisite: Written Recommendation of Unit Leadership AND ADRT/Phase 2 training in any Ministry Area
Fee: $40
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2019 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING:
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. NO WALK-INs, PLEASE.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time.
CHAINSAW SCHOOLS
Chainsaw Schools begin at 8:00 AM on Friday morning with registration and conclude late Saturday afternoon. Disaster Relief Orientation (or Phase 1 in Cleanup & Recovery) is a prerequisite to attending Chainsaw School.
Space is limited and registrations are processed on a first come/first serve basis. (Training Fees may vary. See registration form for details.)
April 26-27, 2019
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Bowman
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 7, 2019
Click here to download registration form.
Privacy and Refund Policy for Training Events:
Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled payments.
You can register and pay online for events by their registration deadline. Once a paid registration has been processed online, it cannot be cancelled online. If there are any problems or questions related to this, please contact the Disaster Relief office at 770-936-5254, pficarra@gabaptist.org, or Disaster Relief, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
ONGOING EFFORTS
If you would like to donate to the Georgia Baptist ministry of Disaster Relief, you can do so in the following ways:
To mail a donation, please make checks payable to Disaster Relief and mail to:
Disaster Relief
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
OR
Online Donations:
Click here to donate to the Disaster Relief General Fund
DISASTER RELIEF eSTORE
Visit our Disaster Relief eStore and order all you DR gear online!
Patches, belt buckles, tees, caps and much more!
Only VISA or MASTERCARD are accepted.
DISASTER RELIEF MAIL ORDERS
If paying by check, Please make checks payable to “DISASTER RELIEF”.
Click here to download, complete, and mail form and payment to:
Disaster Relief
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
DISASTER RELIEF PATCH PLACEMENTS
Click here to download the diagram for placement of Disaster Relief patches.
Click on the form name to download:
(All forms are provided in a PDF format and as a Word Document.)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- *NEW! Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01/2019 (Fillable) (NOTE: Must have Adobe Reader to open. Click here for a free download.)
*Using the FILLABLE option, please follow these instructions:
- DOWNLOAD form and SAVE to your computer. ( Do not complete the form in your web browser as it may not print correctly.)
- Complete each blank “blue” field. (Note: When finished, it is suggested that you SAVE the completed form to your computer. If you do not SAVE it, the information you entered will be lost when the form is closed.
- DO NOT SIGN OR DATE ANY OF THE FORMS. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE EVENT YOU ARE BRINGING IT TO.
UPDATE YOUR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Click here to update your personal information.
Disaster Relief Contacts
For general information, inquiries and questions from the public and Georgia Baptist churches, please email: DisasterResponse@gabaptist.org
Media Contact
For all media/news inquiries for interview requests, event information, official statements, disaster relief and related items, please contact:
Download this video (4 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562922
Download a shorter version (2 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562921
DISASTER RELIEF:
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:
1. We serve Christ to those persons who are victims of disaster.
2. When we minister to persons in need, we are serving Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40).
The goal of Disaster Relief is to provide some measure of normalcy for the victims of a disaster event.
PLANNING:
We offer two opportunities for planning for disaster response:
1. Individuals who want to serve as credentialed Disaster Relief volunteers need to attend a Disaster Relief Orientation event. Click the Training tab above for a list of current training events.
2. Churches who want basic information on how to minister during the time of a disaster can host a seminar on Family and Church Preparation.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Disasters provide many opportunities for believers to be the “hands and feet of Jesus”. Many people have a natural and emotional desire to help other people when tragedy strikes. In order to be the most effective, here are some thoughts to keep in mind:
> Attend one of our scheduled Disaster Relief Orientation events. Click the Training tab above for a current listing.
> Find out where and how we are responding by clicking the Updates tab above.
> The best response is Prayer and Financial Support. Please refrain from collecting unsolicited items and please do not self deploy.
CURRENT RESPONSES: None at this time.
HURRICANE MICHAEL REBUILD:
The initial recovery efforts in SW Georgia after Hurricane Michael have now transitioned to long term recovery and rebuild. What does this mean? Association and Church teams have an opportunity to adopt a place of ministry and bring their teams to assist with these efforts. If your Association or Church is interested, let us help connect you.
How does the process work?
- Organize your team with a Team Leader.
- Choose dates you would like to serve.
- The Team Leader should click here to submit the team’s request.
Online submission is easy:- Click the link above.
- Since this is the first time you have submitted this request, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- Team Leader will receive an email with the information to activate the account and submit the Team’s request.
Within 2 business days of submission, the Team Leader will receive an email (from pficarra@gabaptist.org) with the Point of Contact (POC) information for the location the team has been assigned to. It will be up to the Team Leader to contact the POC with any questions and to work our the arrangements for the team.
Thank you for helping those needing assistance in SW Georgia!
2019 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- Gospel Presentations
- PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- Volunteer Days
- Meals Prepared
- Assessments
- Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- Roofs Tarped
- Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- Chaplaincy Contacts
- Other Decisions
- Ministry Contacts
2018 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- 297 Gospel Presentations
- 49 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- 2,255 Volunteer Days
- 84,425 Meals Prepared
- 900 Assessments
- 22 Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- 218 Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- 121 Roofs Tarped
- 7 Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- 1,361 Chaplaincy Contacts
- 10 Other Decisions
- 1,587 Ministry Contacts
DISASTER RELIEF ORIENTATION (Required for All Volunteers)
At this credentialing session, you will receive an introduction to the overall ministry of Disaster Relief, 3 ministry areas (Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, and Feeding), and Evangelism Encouragement. Once you become a credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer, recertification is required every 2 years.
NOTES:
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, or Feeding, Recertification can be accomplished at this training.
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Chaplaincy or Communications (Unit 14C) and your credentials expired or are expiring this year, attending this training will update your credentials and cross train you as a Universal Yellow Hat.
NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE!
Saturday:
- 7:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration/Check-in (Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Orientation
Online registration is easy:
- Click the link below for the orientation you want to register for.
- If this is the first time you have registered online, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- You will receive an email with the information to activate your account and register for the event.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2019:
Zion Baptist Church, Marietta
Registration has ended.
You are welcome to attend as a walk-in at a fee of $50 for first time attendees and $25 for recertification. Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2019
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Click here to register online.
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MARCH 2, 2019:
Northside Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Click here to register online.
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APRIL 12, 2019
First Baptist Church Blakely
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
Click here to register online.
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APRIL 13, 2019
First Baptist Church Thomasville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
Click here to register online.
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AUGUST 10, 2019
First Baptist Church Hinesville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2019
Click here to register online.
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Grace Baptist Church, LaGrange
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 2019
Click here to register online.
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FEES: Credentialing Training Fees if received by the registration deadline.
First Time Orientation Training (Universal Yellow Hat)=$40, Recertification = $15
RECERTIFICATION
Required every 2 years to remain an active volunteer. This can be accomplished by attending any of the Disaster Relief Orientation events. Recertification will recertify you in all areas you are trained in.
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING:
Under our new training guidelines, the prerequisite for taking Chaplaincy training is completing Disaster Relief Orientation (becoming a Universal Yellow Hat) or having completed a Phase 1 training in any ministry area. (If you have attended Phase 1 Chaplaincy training, there is no need to complete this course.)
NOTE: Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this training.
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MARCH 2, 2019
Westview Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
IMT/SUPPORT INTRODUCTION:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. This course is an introduction to what an Incident Management Team (IMT) is and how it operates.
NOTE: If you have previously attended an IMT course, it is not necessary for you to take this course.
MARCH 2, 2019
Westview Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
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IMT/SUPPORT TRAINING:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. IMT/Support Training is offered each year as part of the Advanced Disaster Relief Training (ADRT). See ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT): for dates, schedule, and registration.
ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT):
This is a ministry area specific training, designed to explain the ministry in greater detail. This training helps to prepare the Disaster Relief volunteer to serve as a Team Leader or fulfill some special role. Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this event. (NOTE: No walk-ins at this event please.)
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2019 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT) AVAILABLE COURSES AND SCHEDULE:
- CHAPLAINCY ADRT – CISM: PEER (One-on-One):
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND Chaplaincy Training
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 8:00 AM, Training: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fee: $65 - CHILD CARE ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Child Care
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - CLEANUP & RECOVERY ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Cleanup & Recovery AND Chainsaw School
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - FEEDING ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Feeding
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fee: $40 - IMT (Incident Management Team)/Support:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area, AND experience in the Field
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - BLUE HAT (Formerly Unit Director/Incident Commander Training):
Prerequisite: Written Recommendation of Unit Leadership AND ADRT/Phase 2 training in any Ministry Area
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40
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2019 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING:
MARCH 22-23, 2019:
Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019*
*NOTE: Form and Payment must be RECEIVED by FEBRUARY 28.
There will be no refunds or changes to registrations after FEBRUARY 28.
Our agreement with the Conference Center will not allow for any Exceptions!
No walk-ins, please.
It’s a 3 step process:
- Create an InFellowship Login account which will send an activation email to the email address you provide.
- Activate your InFellowship Login account by clicking the activation link in the email you receive.
- Register for the event.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time.
CHAINSAW SCHOOLS
Chainsaw Schools begin at 8:00 AM on Friday morning with registration and conclude late Saturday afternoon. Disaster Relief Orientation (or Phase 1 in Cleanup & Recovery) is a prerequisite to attending Chainsaw School.
Space is limited and registrations are processed on a first come/first serve basis. (Training Fees may vary. See registration form for details.)
Watch for 2019 dates!
Privacy and Refund Policy for Training Events:
Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled payments.
You can register and pay online for events by their registration deadline. Once a paid registration has been processed online, it cannot be cancelled online. If there are any problems or questions related to this, please contact the Disaster Relief office at 770-936-5254, pficarra@gabaptist.org, or Disaster Relief, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
ONGOING EFFORTS
If you would like to donate to the Georgia Baptist ministry of Disaster Relief, you can do so in the following ways:
To mail a donation, please make checks payable to Disaster Relief and mail to:
Disaster Relief
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
OR
Online Donations:
Click here to donate to the Disaster Relief General Fund
DISASTER RELIEF eSTORE
Visit our Disaster Relief eStore and order all you DR gear online!
Patches, belt buckles, tees, caps and much more!
Only VISA or MASTERCARD are accepted.
DISASTER RELIEF MAIL ORDERS
If paying by check, Please make checks payable to “DISASTER RELIEF”.
Click here to download, complete, and mail form and payment to:
Disaster Relief
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
DISASTER RELIEF PATCH PLACEMENTS
Click here to download the diagram for placement of Disaster Relief patches.
Click on the form name to download:
(All forms are provided in a PDF format and as a Word Document.)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- *NEW! Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01/2019 (Fillable) (NOTE: Must have Adobe Reader to open. Click here for a free download.)
*Using the FILLABLE option, please follow these instructions:
- DOWNLOAD form and SAVE to your computer. ( Do not complete the form in your web browser as it may not print correctly.)
- Complete each blank “blue” field. (Note: When finished, it is suggested that you SAVE the completed form to your computer. If you do not SAVE it, the information you entered will be lost when the form is closed.
- DO NOT SIGN OR DATE ANY OF THE FORMS. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE EVENT YOU ARE BRINGING IT TO.
UPDATE YOUR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Click here to update your personal information.
Disaster Relief Contacts
For general information, inquiries and questions from the public and Georgia Baptist churches, please email: DisasterResponse@gabaptist.org
Media Contact
For all media/news inquiries for interview requests, event information, official statements, disaster relief and related items, please contact:
Download this video (4 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562922
Download a shorter version (2 minutes): https://vimeo.com/69562921
DISASTER RELIEF:
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:
1. We serve Christ to those persons who are victims of disaster.
2. When we minister to persons in need, we are serving Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40).
The goal of Disaster Relief is to provide some measure of normalcy for the victims of a disaster event.
PLANNING:
We offer two opportunities for planning for disaster response:
1. Individuals who want to serve as credentialed Disaster Relief volunteers need to attend a Disaster Relief Orientation event. Click the Training tab above for a list of current training events.
2. Churches who want basic information on how to minister during the time of a disaster can host a seminar on Family and Church Preparation.
OPPORTUNITIES:
Disasters provide many opportunities for believers to be the “hands and feet of Jesus”. Many people have a natural and emotional desire to help other people when tragedy strikes. In order to be the most effective, here are some thoughts to keep in mind:
> Attend one of our scheduled Disaster Relief Orientation events. Click the Training tab above for a current listing.
> Find out where and how we are responding by clicking the Updates tab above.
> The best response is Prayer and Financial Support. Please refrain from collecting unsolicited items and please do not self deploy.
CURRENT RESPONSES: None at this time.
HURRICANE MICHAEL REBUILD:
The initial recovery efforts in SW Georgia after Hurricane Michael have now transitioned to long term recovery and rebuild. What does this mean? Association and Church teams have an opportunity to adopt a place of ministry and bring their teams to assist with these efforts. If your Association or Church is interested, let us help connect you.
How does the process work?
- Organize your team with a Team Leader.
- Choose dates you would like to serve.
- The Team Leader should click here to submit the team’s request.
Online submission is easy:- Click the link above.
- Since this is the first time you have submitted this request, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- Team Leader will receive an email with the information to activate the account and submit the Team’s request.
Within 2 business days of submission, the Team Leader will receive an email (from pficarra@gabaptist.org) with the Point of Contact (POC) information for the location the team has been assigned to. It will be up to the Team Leader to contact the POC with any questions and to work our the arrangements for the team.
Thank you for helping those needing assistance in SW Georgia!
2019 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- Gospel Presentations
- PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- Volunteer Days
- Meals Prepared
- Assessments
- Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- Roofs Tarped
- Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- Chaplaincy Contacts
- Other Decisions
- Ministry Contacts
2018 DEPLOYMENT RESULTS – YTD
- 297 Gospel Presentations
- 49 PROFESSIONS OF FAITH
- 2,255 Volunteer Days
- 84,425 Meals Prepared
- 900 Assessments
- 22 Mudout Jobs Completed
- Pressure Washes
- Mold Remediations
- 218 Chainsaw Jobs Completed
- Tear Outs/Repair Jobs
- 121 Roofs Tarped
- 7 Children Cared For
- Showers Completed
- Laundry Loads
- Communication Messages
- 1,361 Chaplaincy Contacts
- 10 Other Decisions
- 1,587 Ministry Contacts
DISASTER RELIEF ORIENTATION (Required for All Volunteers)
At this credentialing session, you will receive an introduction to the overall ministry of Disaster Relief, 3 ministry areas (Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, and Feeding), and Evangelism Encouragement. Once you become a credentialed Disaster Relief volunteer, recertification is required every 2 years.
NOTES:
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Child Care, Cleanup & Recovery, or Feeding, Recertification can be accomplished at this training.
- If your Primary Unit assignment is Chaplaincy or Communications (Unit 14C) and your credentials expired or are expiring this year, attending this training will update your credentials and cross train you as a Universal Yellow Hat.
NEW AND IMPROVED SCHEDULE!
Saturday:
- 7:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration/Check-in (Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM)
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Orientation
Online registration is easy:
- Click the link below for the orientation you want to register for.
- If this is the first time you have registered online, click the “Don’t have an account? Sign Up” to the right of the “Sign In” button.
- Complete the information and click “Create an Account”.
- You will receive an email with the information to activate your account and register for the event.
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FEBRUARY 2, 2019:
Zion Baptist Church, Marietta
Registration has ended.
You are welcome to attend as a walk-in at a fee of $50 for first time attendees and $25 for recertification. Please arrive no later than 8:15 AM.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2019
First Baptist Church, Jonesboro
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Click here to register online.
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MARCH 2, 2019:
Northside Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
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APRIL 12, 2019
First Baptist Church Blakely
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
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APRIL 13, 2019
First Baptist Church Thomasville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2019
Click here to register online.
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AUGUST 10, 2019
First Baptist Church Hinesville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 4, 2019
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
Grace Baptist Church, LaGrange
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 8, 2019
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FEES: Credentialing Training Fees if received by the registration deadline.
First Time Orientation Training (Universal Yellow Hat)=$40, Recertification = $15
RECERTIFICATION
Required every 2 years to remain an active volunteer. This can be accomplished by attending any of the Disaster Relief Orientation events. Recertification will recertify you in all areas you are trained in.
CHAPLAINCY TRAINING:
Under our new training guidelines, the prerequisite for taking Chaplaincy training is completing Disaster Relief Orientation (becoming a Universal Yellow Hat) or having completed a Phase 1 training in any ministry area. (If you have attended Phase 1 Chaplaincy training, there is no need to complete this course.)
NOTE: Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this training.
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MARCH 2, 2019
Westview Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
IMT/SUPPORT INTRODUCTION:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. This course is an introduction to what an Incident Management Team (IMT) is and how it operates.
NOTE: If you have previously attended an IMT course, it is not necessary for you to take this course.
MARCH 2, 2019
Westview Baptist Church, Milledgeville
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2019
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IMT/SUPPORT TRAINING:
The prerequisite for attending IMT/Support training is completion of Disaster Relief Orientation (Universal Yellow Hat)/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area AND experience in the field. IMT/Support Training is offered each year as part of the Advanced Disaster Relief Training (ADRT). See ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT): for dates, schedule, and registration.
ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT):
This is a ministry area specific training, designed to explain the ministry in greater detail. This training helps to prepare the Disaster Relief volunteer to serve as a Team Leader or fulfill some special role. Recertification CANNOT be accomplished at this event. (NOTE: No walk-ins at this event please.)
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2019 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING (ADRT) AVAILABLE COURSES AND SCHEDULE:
- CHAPLAINCY ADRT – CISM: PEER (One-on-One):
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat AND Chaplaincy Training
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 8:00 AM, Training: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fee: $65 - CHILD CARE ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Child Care
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - CLEANUP & RECOVERY ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Cleanup & Recovery AND Chainsaw School
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - FEEDING ADRT:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 Feeding
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fee: $40 - IMT (Incident Management Team)/Support:
Prerequisite: Universal Yellow Hat/Phase 1 in any Ministry Area, AND experience in the Field
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40 - BLUE HAT (Formerly Unit Director/Incident Commander Training):
Prerequisite: Written Recommendation of Unit Leadership AND ADRT/Phase 2 training in any Ministry Area
Schedule: Friday, March 22, Registration: 6:30 PM, Training: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Continues Saturday, March 23, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fee: $40
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2019 ADVANCED DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING:
MARCH 22-23, 2019:
Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2019*
*NOTE: Form and Payment must be RECEIVED by FEBRUARY 28.
There will be no refunds or changes to registrations after FEBRUARY 28.
Our agreement with the Conference Center will not allow for any Exceptions!
No walk-ins, please.
It’s a 3 step process:
- Create an InFellowship Login account which will send an activation email to the email address you provide.
- Activate your InFellowship Login account by clicking the activation link in the email you receive.
- Register for the event.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
None scheduled at this time.
CHAINSAW SCHOOLS
Chainsaw Schools begin at 8:00 AM on Friday morning with registration and conclude late Saturday afternoon. Disaster Relief Orientation (or Phase 1 in Cleanup & Recovery) is a prerequisite to attending Chainsaw School.
Space is limited and registrations are processed on a first come/first serve basis. (Training Fees may vary. See registration form for details.)
Watch for 2019 dates!
Privacy and Refund Policy for Training Events:
Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled payments.
You can register and pay online for events by their registration deadline. Once a paid registration has been processed online, it cannot be cancelled online. If there are any problems or questions related to this, please contact the Disaster Relief office at 770-936-5254, pficarra@gabaptist.org, or Disaster Relief, 6405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097.
ONGOING EFFORTS
If you would like to donate to the Georgia Baptist ministry of Disaster Relief, you can do so in the following ways:
To mail a donation, please make checks payable to Disaster Relief and mail to:
Disaster Relief
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
OR
Online Donations:
Click here to donate to the Disaster Relief General Fund
DISASTER RELIEF eSTORE
Visit our Disaster Relief eStore and order all you DR gear online!
Patches, belt buckles, tees, caps and much more!
Only VISA or MASTERCARD are accepted.
DISASTER RELIEF MAIL ORDERS
If paying by check, Please make checks payable to “DISASTER RELIEF”.
Click here to download, complete, and mail form and payment to:
Disaster Relief
6405 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
DISASTER RELIEF PATCH PLACEMENTS
Click here to download the diagram for placement of Disaster Relief patches.
Click on the form name to download:
(All forms are provided in a PDF format and as a Word Document.)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Community Assessment Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (PDF Format)
- Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01-2019 (Word Document)
- *NEW! Personal Information Form/PI Form – Rev. 01/2019 (Fillable) (NOTE: Must have Adobe Reader to open. Click here for a free download.)
*Using the FILLABLE option, please follow these instructions:
- DOWNLOAD form and SAVE to your computer. ( Do not complete the form in your web browser as it may not print correctly.)
- Complete each blank “blue” field. (Note: When finished, it is suggested that you SAVE the completed form to your computer. If you do not SAVE it, the information you entered will be lost when the form is closed.
- DO NOT SIGN OR DATE ANY OF THE FORMS. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE AT THE EVENT YOU ARE BRINGING IT TO.
UPDATE YOUR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Click here to update your personal information.
Disaster Relief Contacts
For general information, inquiries and questions from the public and Georgia Baptist churches, please email: DisasterResponse@gabaptist.org
Media Contact
For all media/news inquiries for interview requests, event information, official statements, disaster relief and related items, please contact: