by Brian Hobbs | Jun 8, 2015 | Flood
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Disaster Relief Director Sam Porter has issued a call to Oklahoma Baptist youth pastors, offering them an opportunity for their youth to minister to victims of flooding that hit the Sooner State in recent weeks. “Because of the...
by Brian Hobbs | Jun 5, 2015 | Flood
NEW VIDEO Home owners and disaster relief volunteers can learn how to care for a flooded home in this tutorial video featuring Richard Brown, the BGCO’s Disaster Relief volunteer flood recovery state team leader.
by Brian Hobbs | Jun 3, 2015 | Volunteer Opportunity
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM SAM PORTER, BGCO DISASTER RELIEF DIRECTOR Dear Oklahoma Baptists, As you know we have experienced record flooding across the state. 38-40 of the 77 counties have homes that have been flooded. The Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is willing to...
by Brian Hobbs | Feb 2, 2014 | Winter Weather
OKLAHOMA CITY–After Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteer chain saw teams just completed storm debris removal for more than 500 families affected by the December 2013 ice storm, crews are again ready for action. Sam Porter, disaster relief director for...
by Brian Hobbs | Dec 4, 2013 | Press Release, Winter Weather
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—With weather reports projecting a potential major ice storm for parts of Oklahoma, Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) Disaster Relief Director Sam Porter alerted teams of its volunteers to be on standby. “We will be placing our feeding...
