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 Since 2002, churches of the Bradley
County Baptist Association have been partnering together to form response teams
that can answer the call for help when disaster and crisis situations strike.
Teams have responded 25 times over the past 3 years to disaster situations.
Volunteer crews have participated in various ministries such as:
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Chainsaw
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Mass Feeding
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Mud Out
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Rebuild
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Chaplaincy
A Volunteer Ministry:
In the past 4 years over 400 volunteers have responded to many
different disasters and many different states. We have six area ministers
trained in Nova Crisis Training to help counsel victims and families. We
have approximately 200 people trained for disaster relief and more who
participate in the Gulf Rebuild partnership.
If you are associated with one of the Churches in the Bradley
Baptist Association you can be a part of this exciting ministry. There are
two steps for you to complete. First, you will need to fill out a
volunteer team member application and send it to Tennessee Baptist convention
and Disaster Relief. In addition to filling out the Application you will
need to go through Basic Disaster Relief training which is offered through the
TBC.
Volunteer Applications and information on upcoming training events are available
at the Association office and on the
Current
Events Page.
Equipment:
Through a generous gifts from several donors the Bradley
Baptist Association now has two mobile units that store chainsaws, generators,
hand tools, ladders and safety equipment. In 2007, the BBA Disaster Relief
Ministry will see the addition of a Shower trailer unit. This Trailer will
not only contain shower stalls and storage facilities but will also house sinks,
and a washer and dryer unit.
Support:
Bradley County Baptist Association Disaster Relief falls under
the umbrella of the Tennessee Baptist convention and the North American Mission
Board. Our Disaster relief work is supported through the contributions and
designated gifts of Churches, Organizations, Businesses and Individuals.
If you would like to partner with us by making a donation to the "Bradley
County Baptist Disaster Relief Ministry" you can do so by making your check out
to the Bradley Baptist Association and marking it for this purpose. Your
gift will be well used and will make a difference in the lives of many people
that are suddenly stricken by disaster situations.
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