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Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in Indiana at VBC
When A Crisis Arises, The Church Must Engage

SCBI churches across the state need to be connected and responsive when a crisis occurs locally, statewide, nationally, or internationally. As Southern Baptists in Indiana, we know that we are better together: we can and do respond when called upon.  

In today’s world, the problems are myriad and varied. Are you prepared to be a part of the solution? At VBC we know and understand that Disaster Relief is a major outreach for introducing folks to Jesus.  Disaster relief is second only to Vacation Bible School at reaching the lost for Christ.  VBC takes both of these ministries very seriously.

We train, credential, and prepare brothers and sisters in Christ to actively respond to the needs of those affected by the natural and man-made crisis. We support their volunteer efforts by providing administrative, organizational, and other resources necessary to make their endeavors successful. We must meet the needs of hurting humanity — physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is Christian love in action. Now more than ever, our ministry is needed. There is much work to be done, and it is more than simply cleaning up after a storm. There are lives that need the hope that only we can offer. This is boots-on-ground ministry, going where the need is urgent and sometimes ugly. But we are compelled to show the love of Christ through compassionate action. We are compelled to give others the reason for the hope that we have in us.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in Indiana at VBC is a great way to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the lost world around us.  Whether on a national callout to a Gulf state affected by a hurricane, across the river serving a neighboring state after a spring flood, or serving in our county for a disaster that affects one family, our desire is to meet the needs of others in order to have  the opportunity to share the Gospel with them.  At Vernon Baptist Church, Disaster Relief is an evangelism tool where we make an effort to introduce every family we meet to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ!