by Brian Hobbs | Jun 16, 2013 | Fire, Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY–Oklahoma Baptists’ Disaster Relief operation, which has played a leading role in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, will respond to a call to help Colorado amid its destructive wildfires, according to Sam Porter, Disaster Relief Director for...
by Staff | Jun 13, 2013 | Flood
Rep. James Lockhart, D-Heavener I must come clean. Up until a few days ago I had never dealt with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) directly. I had heard mention of this thing or that thing they did through members of my church. I had never dealt...
by Staff | Jun 6, 2013 | Tornado
Dr. Anthony Jordan, Executive Director-Treasurer, and Sam Porter, Disaster Relief Director, share the remarkable story of the last 19 days of the work of Oklahoma Disaster Relief Teams following recent devastating storms. They also tell about the incredible generosity...
by Staff | Jun 6, 2013 | Press Release, Tornado
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (BP) — Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are ministering to survivors after a second round of deadly storms killed 22 people in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas last weekend. A series of tornadoes north of Oklahoma City claimed at...
by Staff | Jun 1, 2013 | Press Release, Tornado
EL RENO, Okla. – While Oklahomans were devastated by loss from another storm, Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief volunteers are on the ground helping with physical and spiritual assistance. “Oklahomans are a strong resilient people, yet we must rely on the Lord...
