First Person: Appreciating Disaster Relief
By Brandon Elrod As a writer, I hate to use cliché phrases. There are some things …
By Brandon Elrod As a writer, I hate to use cliché phrases. There are some things …
By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—For more than 50 years, Southern Baptists have been providing disaster relief …
BALTIMORE—I’m sitting across from two boys at a doughnut shop. If you knew these boys, you’d …
By Brandon Elrod (SUSUPE, Saipan)—Typhoon Yutu overwhelmed a U.S. territory last week, the Commonwealth of Northern …
Baptists respond to Typhoon Yutu, continue efforts in Southeast U.S. Read More »
By Brandon Elrod (PANAMA CITY, Fla.)—On Thursday morning, Oct. 25, Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, …
Pence visits Florida, encourages survivors and volunteers Read More »
By Laura Sikes Linda Mills, 70, has served others in her community for 42 years by …
After storms, Baptists serve those who serve others Read More »
BALTIMORE—Josh Turansky went to Walmart eight times in five days. He and a few volunteers filled …
Haven City Church; a helping hand in Fells Point Read More »
By Laura Sikes When an East Carolina University (ECU) cross country team found they had an …
East Carolina University students serve alongside Baptists in N.C. Read More »
By Brandon Elrod (ALPHARETTA, Ga.)—Hurricane Michael made landfall just two miles per hour short of a …
Hurricane Michael: Baptists preparing response to historic storm Read More »
The days after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston were the worst and best days ever for Bethel …
There is no one more ordinary than the ladies who work at Hope Haven. It’s what …
After she came to America, most people who met Fatmata Bayoh saw her first and foremost …
Poverty is homelessness, but it is also more. Here’s what happened when a church plant discovered …
Miriah wanted more than anything to be part of a family. She got more than she …
Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 10). …
Southern Baptists urged to combat ‘compassion fatigue’ ahead of Hurricane Michael Read More »
By Laura Sikes NEW BERN, N.C. — When 89-year-old William Cunniff returned to his flood-damaged home …
Completed jobs, salvations increase as Carolina relief continues Read More »
By Laura Sikes DILLON, S.C. — Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers came to bring help, healing …
South Carolina church serves community in Florence aftermath Read More »
By Brandon Elrod (Columbia, S.C.)—Two weeks ago, on Sept. 14, Hurricane Florence made landfall on the …
Baptist volunteers serve meals, clear yards, share the gospel Read More »
Taylor Field leads Graffiti Church in Manhattan’s Lower Eastside. Graffiti Ministries have long been a destination …
By Josie Rabbitt LUMBERTON—When Victor Slaughter turned on the news, weather predictions appeared grim for his …
Hurricane Florence survivors served by Southern Baptists Read More »
By Brandon Elrod Lumberton, N.C.—Cars stretched out of the parking lot of Hyde Park Baptist Church …
In midst of Florence desperation, Southern Baptists bringing hope Read More »
By Brandon Elrod (New Bern, N.C.)—The sun mercifully began peeking through the clouds over New Bern, …
Baptist feeding Florence survivors, prepare for recovery Read More »
A partnership between Send Relief and the city of Comerio, Puerto Rico has given church planter …
Bob Wallingford is connecting Send Relief volunteer teams with ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. …
Carlos Tirado is a carpenter for the city of Comerio, Puerto Rico. He has a unique …
Josian Santiago loves his city on a hill. Nestled in the mountains of Puerto Rico, the …
By Taylor Field NEW YORK—George looked a little silly. He was riding his daughter’s bike toward …
By Brandon Elrod Hurricane Florence has continued its trajectory toward the Carolina coastline. President Donald Trump …
As Florence approaches, Southern Baptists ready teams, resources Read More »
Illiteracy colors every area of the non-reader’s life with dark hues. I witnessed consequences of not …
By Brandon Elrod CARY, N.C. — Hurricane Florence, a Category 4 storm currently in the Atlantic …
Southern Baptists prepare for Hurricane Florence response Read More »
By Jason Johnson The first step to starting a foster ministry is to communicate with and …
Practical advice on starting a ministry for foster families Read More »
By Josie Rabbitt Bingham COMERIO—”If I was to describe the effect Hurricane Maria had in Comerio, …
Church and government collaborate on Puerto Rico rebuild Read More »
LAKEWOOD, CO.—LuAnn Turner is like thousands of other believers. She goes to the grocery store after …
Sharing Jesus across Colorado, one apartment at a time Read More »
By Tobin Perry HOUSTON—In close to 365 days since Hurricane Harvey’s Category 4 winds began battering …
Romania is a long way from America, and Olga can tell you what every mile is …
By Colleen Smith I am surrounded by people 24 hours a day, eight to 10 weeks …