Disaster Relief Ministry

Purpose: To assist affiliated churches and associations in the task of extending God’s Kingdom by developing a strategy to minister to their communities through Disaster Relief, Evangelism, and Ministry. A disaster is defined as anything that causes human suffering or creates human needs from which the victims cannot alleviate themselves.

OUR MISSION: To meet the physical and spiritual needs of hurting humanity in crisis situations with a loving and timely response and to glorify God through our actions.

Types of Disasters:

• Residential fires
• Floods
• Airplane crashes
• Snowstorms
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Forest fires
• Coal Mine Disasters
• Other

Volunteers must complete “Yellow Cap” Training.

• Must complete update training for recertification every three years.
• Must provide personal expenses for DR trips.
• Must never solicit or accept monies or services from those served.
• Provide relief-and spiritual ministries to persons within a disaster area.
• Must accept supervision of “On Site Coordinator” or Blue Cap assigned to their unit.