by Brian Hobbs | Apr 26, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee. Those twisters were among at least 15 tornadoes reported...
by Brian Hobbs | Apr 20, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for...
by Brian Hobbs | Feb 27, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid
Above: Jason Yarbrough, right, and Ryan Deatherage give leadership to Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief. The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of one of Oklahoma Baptists’ most well-known, widely respected ministries. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR), founded...
by Staff | Mar 19, 2020 | Press Release, Relief/Aid
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is coming alongside churches that have been serving food. Hunger Funds financial assistance is available to help feed communities, including school children. For details, contact the DR office at dwilliams@oklahomabaptists.org....
by Emily Howsden | May 22, 2019 | Press Release
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) stand ready to serve following severe weather, tornadoes and damaging winds on Mon., May 20, 2019. According to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service, ten tornadoes hit different areas of the state of Oklahoma. “We...
by Staff | Jan 22, 2019 | Press Release, Relief/Aid
As the federal government’s partial shutdown continues, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have stepped up to help one group of federal employees. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22, volunteers with Oklahoma Baptist DR will be preparing up to 900 meals a day for...
