In Matthew 25:40 Jesus tells us, " to the extent that you did it to the least of them you did it unto me."
The Men's Ministry Department of the Louisiana Baptist Convention has
been involved in Disaster Relief ministries for 28 years. We invite you to join
us as we “bear one another's burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ."
Gal. 2.
To Get Involved
- Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, male
or female. No special skills are needed, just a love for God and your fellow
man, plus a willingness to serve as needed. The above map will flag Disaster Relief
deployments and unit needs for the display area. Follow the instructions
below to best use the map. Below the instructions is a list of all
deployments and unit needs.
- Choose a field to volunteer in:
- Feeding
- Chaplaincy
- Chainsaw
- Shower/Laundry
- Water Purification
- Assessment
- Mudout
- Communications-Ham Operator
- View the Basic Orientation Training online
- Fill out the Disaster Relief Database Form form
- Attend a training event to get your credentials and hands on
experience. Bring your filled out database form to turn in. Check for upcoming training dates here under the Training Opportunities tab and under "Featured Events" at www.LBC.org.
- Be
prepared for deployment when called during the next disaster.
- Check
out the Disaster Relief Product Brochure for DR approved items and apparel
Additional Information
- Louisiana Baptist Men's Ministry has
one mass feeding unit, a 32 ft. food service trailer capable of preparing over
25,000 meals a day. There are also 3 regional feeding units in Louisiana.
- One in St. Tammany Baptist Association,
one in the Baptist Association of New Orleans, each capable of preparing 5,000
to 7,500 meals a day, and one in the Ruston area ministry of Rolling Hills
Baptist Resort Ministry which is capable of preparing 25,000 meals per day, and
one in New Orleans Baptist Association capable of preparing 5,000 meals a day.
- The most important aspect of Disaster
Relief is helping to rebuild lives. Disaster victims experience shock, sorrow,
anger, grief, and many other emotions. Disaster Relief volunteers demonstrates
the love of Christ. When people see that God's people really care for them,
they come to understand that God cares for them also.
- Our newest addition is the Medical
Professional Team that responds nationally as well as internationally.
….let us not love in word or speech but in deed and in truth." I
John 3:18