Who to call in times of Disaster (pdf)
Executive Director, Leo Smith 214-578-4255
Disaster Relief Director, Dick Talley 214-707-1780 or ftalley@sbcglobal.net
Texas Baptist Men serve in cooperation with SBC Disaster Relief and have an extensive network of trained personnel and resources strategically placed for immediate deployment. Texas Baptist Men provide immediate relief including, but not limited to the following: | | feeding units | | laundry and shower units | | mud out teams | | childcare unit | | chainsaw teams | | box ministry |
These ministries provided by Texas Baptist Men allow those affected to begin the recovery process. Volunteers are an important part of any disaster plan. Specialized training is available. If you would like to volunteer email Rae Jones at rae.jones@bgct.org or contact the Texas Baptist Men office at 214-381-2800 or 214-828-5350 for more information.
BGCT Local Church Disaster Response |
Wayne Shuffield, Disaster Response Director, 214-543-7442 or wayne.shuffield@bgct.org
Susan Ater, Disaster Response Field Coordinator, 210-286-8414 or susan.ater@bgct.org
Marla Bearden, Administrative Coordinator, 214-537-7358 or marla.bearden@bgct.org, marlak.bearden@yahoo.com
Church2Church Partnership & Ministry Projects Hurricane Ike has devastated many churches in the Gulf Coastal region. There are churches that have great need and there are churches that are ready to meet those needs. This electronic tool is designed to capture the information so that the ministry of meeting church and community needs can begin. Disaster Assistance and Recovery Consultations for Church Buildings
The BGCT provides immediate support and guidance for church facilities damaged or destroyed by natural disaster. These immediate responses help church leaders navigate the decision making process of knowing what to do and how to find reputable resources that can help. Contact us for more information or go to Architecture page or Money Matters Church Finances page.
E-mail: architecture@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5135 or 888-244-9400 Baptist Church Loan Corporation Loans All existing Baptist Church Loan Corporation Loans with churches that were impacted by Hurricane Ike will be evaluated on a church to church basis for possible assistance. Please contact Bob Gage at bob.gage@baptistchurchloan.org, or 214-828-5145. Small Church (construction) Loans and Small Church Matching (construction) Grants are available through the BGCT Church Architecture as funds are available. Please contact Jeanne Ballard at 214-828-5135 or email at Jeanne.ballard@bgct.org. See also Church Finances for details.
Bobby Smith, Director
The BGCT helps provide certified pastoral care givers trained to assist victims and care-givers in times of trauma. Assistance provided includes group crisis intervention - defusing and debriefing of primary and secondary victims and training for local church leadership seeking to provide victim ministry.
Crisis Response Training / NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance)
NOVA courses prepare ministers and church leaders to help people to cope with their immediate emotional reactions when a crisis occurs. Training covers the techniques used in crisis intervention. It will give your team the fundamentals on crisis and trauma. Contact Bobby Smith for more information.
E-mail: bobby.smith@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5381 or 888-244-9400
Texas WMU
Victims, churches, caregivers, rescue and relief personnel need our constant prayers. Texas WMU coordinates and communicates requests for intercession. They enlist prayer networks to intercede for specific requests as well as effective ministry during a unique “window of openness” posed during disaster. Please submit all prayer requests to Texas WMU at the information below. Click here for current prayer requests and to join the network.
E-mail: erica.zamora@bgct.org
Phone: 214-828-5100 or 888-969-6389
BGCT Related Disaster Response Resources and Links
Child Reactions to Trauma (pdf)—Children's reaction to trauma will involve not only the impact of the catastrophe on their lives (what they saw, heard, felt, smelled and so on) but a sense of crisis over their parents' reactions. The presence or absence of parents and terror over a frightening situation - one that has rendered the children's parents helpless - all contribute to children's distress.
Helping Youth Touched By Trauma (pdf)—Recognize symptoms and reactions, grief components and get ideas and scriptural resources on how to help youth touched by trauma.
Texas Baptist Men
Baptist Child & Family Services
Buckner
Other Related Disaster Response Resources and Links
Christian Emergency Network
FEMA Disaster Assistance—Frequently Asked Questions
Red Cross
International Bible Society Disaster Resources |