Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief continues response in Louisiana
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) continues its response in northeast Louisiana after Winter Storm Fern caused extensive ice- and snow-related damage across the region. Twelve ABDR teams, comprised of more than 70 volunteers, are currently on the ground in Louisiana. Arkansas Baptists are serving primarily in and around Delhi and Lake Providence with plans to remain deployed for approximately three weeks. The response includes […]
ABDR contributes to relief efforts in Texas
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) recently deployed to Texas following the devastating flash floods in the Hill Country, particularly along the Guadalupe River, over Fourth of July weekend that has resulted in at least 134 deaths. When he got a phone call about the flood event in Texas, ABDR Director Randy Garrett said the first […]
ABDR responds to power outage in McCrory
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers quickly responded to provide aid in McCrory on Monday, June 16, after a widespread outage left many in the area without electricity. According to a June 17 article by the Wynne Progress, the outage among Entergy Arkansas customers on Sunday occurred due to a self-contained fire within its McCrory […]
ABDR kitchen trailer showcased at SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas
DALLAS – A quick response kitchen trailer of the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) was a prominent sight this week in the exhibit hall of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting in Dallas. Initially solid yellow in color, SBC Disaster Relief teams across the country partnered […]
ABDR teams on ground after spring storms cause widespread damage
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 Christ in times of disaster. “This has been the wildest, craziest spring. I’ve been the director since 2014, and I have never seen storms like we’ve had this year in […]
ABDR provides flood recovery, sees four salvations in McGehee
MCGEHEE, Ark. – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) recently deployed to McGehee to assist with the recovery of homes flooded on April 5 following torrential rainfall across the state. Mike Taylor, leader of the Washington/Madison feeding unit, was one of the volunteers on the ground in McGehee. He said they met with city officials on […]
ABDR assesses damage in Northeast Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) is currently assessing damage in Northeast Arkansas following severe weather that left devastation in its wake. Mount Zion Baptist Association Associational Missionary Ed Gillham said several of the communities in the area saw substantial damage from the April 2 storms. He noted the loss of about 20 homes in Lake City, […]
ABDR volunteers extend love of Christ in Northeast Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers have spent the week serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in Northeast Arkansas. Severe storms swept through the area Friday evening into Saturday, bringing an outbreak of tornadoes that left destruction in their wake. According to the Weather Channel, two of the twisters in Arkansas received a […]
Disaster Relief deploys in Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) volunteers have deployed to northeast Arkansas following the severe storms that swept through the area Friday evening into Saturday. The storms brought an outbreak of tornadoes that left destruction in their wake. According to the Weather Channel, two of the twisters in Arkansas received a preliminary EF4 rating. One of […]
ABDR deploys to West Virginia, eastern Kentucky to aid in flood recovery
While the flood waters may have receded, the effects and need for aid remain in areas of Kentucky and West Virginia that were left devastated after torrential rains over Valentine’s Day weekend. Three Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) units are currently deployed in Pikeville, Kentucky, and Welch, West Virginia, providing help and hope to those […]
Sharing warmth and the love of Jesus in Benton
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) is serving up warm food and God’s love to those sheltering from the cold in Benton. Amid frigid temperatures this week and the threat of substantial snow fall, community leaders in Benton and Saline County decided to again open a warming shelter to provide for those in need. Last year […]
ABDR deploys to Georgia
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) has deployed teams to Georgia in response to the widespread damage from Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida just southwest of Perry as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds of 140 mph, life-threatening storm surge, and torrential rains. The storm was […]
ABDR deploys to Louisiana
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) is gearing up to deploy to Morgan City, Louisiana, to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. The hurricane slammed into the Louisiana coast Wednesday evening as a dangerous Category 2 storm, knocking out electricity to hundreds of thousands of people and threatening widespread flooding as it sent a storm surge […]
ABDR deploys in northern Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) is currently deployed in the northern part of the state. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), in the predawn hours of Sunday, May 26, multiple tornadoes cut swaths from Benton County eastward through Carroll, Boone, Marion, Baxter, and Fulton counties. Survey teams confirmed at least EF-3 damage at Briarcliff, […]
ABDR chainsaw crew cuts trees at Camp Paron
PARON, Ark. – Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) does more than just respond to disasters. For instance, this week, an ABDR chainsaw crew can be found at Camp Paron cutting down trees that are either diseased or too close to the buildings. The request came from Camp Manager Andrew Campbell. He reached out to ABDR, […]
ABDR teams aid Texans impacted by wildfires
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) recovery teams are lending aid to Texans impacted by wildfires devastating the state. Last week, an ABDR recovery team comprised of volunteers from First Baptist Church in Clarksville and Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas traveled to Texas. First Baptist Church in Russellville traveled to Texas on Monday, March 11. In […]
ABDR deploys teams to Texas in wake of wildfires
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) recovery teams are on their way to Texas to aid areas impacted by wildfires ravaging the state. According to recent CBS articles, the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have left at least two people dead, burned more than a million acres of land and killed thousands of animals. It was reported […]
ABDR teams aid in aftermath of storms
Multiple Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) chainsaw units were deployed this week in Faulkner and Poinsett counties following wind damage from the severe weather on Sunday, June 25. Chainsaw teams working in Faulkner County include the Faulkner Baptist Association, Balboa Baptist Church, Cross Church, and First Baptist Clarksville The Central Baptist Church, Corner’s Chapel Baptist […]
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief units deploy to Russellville
Several Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) units were deployed to the Russellville area Sunday following the severe weather that hit the state over the weekend. Recovery Units from First Baptist Church in Clarksville, First Baptist Church in Russellville, Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, Arkansas River Valley Baptist Association and Faulkner Baptist Association are currently providing […]
Disaster Relief continues to provide assistance in areas impacted by tornadoes
Since the March 31 tornadoes, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) has deployed 23 recovery teams, six feeding units and two shower and laundry units. Currently, ABDR has 10 units deployed in Little Rock and Wynne, continuing to assist those in need. Providing further aid, Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief is set up at Second Baptist […]