Following weeks of logging long hours, Baptist volunteer teams are continuing flood recovery efforts in central Texas following the devastating Fourth of July floods that left more than 130 dead.
“This, … all of these volunteers, it means everything to us,” John Vlasek said. “I can’t believe they’re here and helping us.”
Baptist relief teams hit the ground running Monday (July 14) after a rough weekend of heavy rains and flash flood warnings in Central Texas that
While Baptist Disaster Relief teams are meeting immediate needs in central Texas, some clean-up efforts in areas like Kerrville may be on hold another two
Southern Baptists of Texas Disaster Relief teams are on the scene ministering in the Texas Hill Country, where catastrophic flooding over the past few days has claimed the lives of more than 80 people.
“Since I became IMB president, because of your generosity not one IMB missionary has come home due to financial need. Thank you,” said Paul Chitwood during the International Mission Board report.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams have mobilized across affected areas. In Kentucky, DR teams from the state — with support from Georgia Baptist teams — are helping residents in London, Somerset, Bowling Green and Benton …
The flooding follows tornadoes in 2021 and 2024, but despite the setbacks, “the community is doing well,” said Mike Jicka, pastor of Dawson Springs First Baptist Church.
