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Send Relief: Beirut

The blast that shook Beirut had the same power of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and could be heard as far away as the island of Cyprus, some 150 miles away. So far, 5,000 injuries and 137 deaths have been confirmed,…

Hurricane Isaias Relief

In the aftermath of tropical storm Isaias, Hampton Roads residents are dealing with localized damage and widespread power outages. SBCV Disaster Relief is responding with chainsaw recovery teams to Gloucester County and Suffolk. Bob Williams of FBC Norfolk will lead…

Preparing Your Church to be a Ready Church (COVID-19 Response)

If a disaster strikes your community during the COVID-19 crisis, SBCV Disaster Relief (DR) will likely not be able to respond in ways that we have in the past. Local church volunteers need training! To facilitate Ready Church, DR orientation,…

Protective Gear Donated to Centra Health

The Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia (SBC of Virginia) was able to provide some much-needed resources and hope to medical facilities in the Lynchburg surrounding area. Nearly 3,700 masks and 100 hazmat suits were donated to Centra Health as doctors…

COVID-19 Spiritual Care

Guidance as of 3/15/2020 Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass…

IMB-NAMB name Bryant Wright Send Relief president

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB) announced Bryant Wright as the new president of Send Relief on Monday, March 2. Wright was the founding pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in…

Tornadoes in Tennessee

Deadly tornadoes struck central Tennessee on March 2 that claimed 24 lives, injured others, and destroyed many homes and businesses. The SBC of Virginia is ready to respond with volunteers if asked to go. In the meantime, prayers are needed…

A Lifelong Mission

Serving in Crisis Situations Ernie Rogers first felt called to rescue ministry in the mid-1970s when he was flying Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters in the High Sierra mountains of Nevada and California, where he made 32 rescues. That experience…

Hurricane Dorian Response

DONATE NOW Hurricane Dorian left behind devastation in the Bahamas and parts of the U.S. east coast. Disaster Relief teams are ready to respond to help families recover. Please pray for families impacted and the volunteers involved. Also, consider…

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