Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief

Current Status: stand down

Disaster Relief

Caring people rushing to people in crisis to offer the help, healing, and hope of Jesus Christ.

A ministry of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention

HELP, HEALING, AND HOPE

Arkansas Baptist State Convention Disaster Relief extends the love of Christ to disaster survivors by preparing hot meals, removing damaging trees and debris, tarping roofs, shoveling mud, providing emergency communications, and coordinating the response through Incident Command leadership. Following a common ministry pattern of Jesus Christ, volunteers seek to share God’s grace, hope, and Truth while meeting physical needs. The volunteers also offer hot showers and clean laundry to hard working Disaster Relief volunteers. Disaster Relief is a ministry of the heart – caring people rushing to people in crisis to offer the help, healing, and hope of Jesus Christ.

Our Service So Far

Stats Since 2012

*Recovery Jobs include Chainsaw, Tarp, and Flood Recovery

ABDR teams on ground after spring storms cause widespread damage

May 22, 2025

As Arkansas continues to get hit with severe weather, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) continues to serve and be the hands and feet of Jesus

THE LATEST FROM THE NEWSROOM

Volunteers Who Have Served

Meals Prepared

Showers

Ministry/Chaplaincy Contacts

Volunteer Hours Served

Recovery Jobs*

Laundry Loads

Professions of Faith

Find the latest information & coverage on where the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief teams are serving

MEMBER RESOURCES

What It's Like to Be on Mission with Disaster Relief

Hard work. Long days. Family. Being on mission with Disaster Relief is choosing to leave your comfort zone and conveniences to meet people where they are in their time of need.

What to Bring on Mission

Read on for a practical checklist of what to pack before hitting the road.

On Mission Forms

Click the icon above to download the medical release and liability form

VOLUNTEER TODAY

Become a Disaster Relief volunteer & join the ranks of those who strive to bring help, healing & hope to those in crisis. In order to become a Disaster Relief volunteer, you must apply & attend one of our annual training events.