How to Host a Disaster Relief Training

We are so excited that you are interested in hosting a training for your church members! Our Disaster Relief ministry is committed to bringing help, healing, and hope to those affected by natural disaster.

There are 2 options for a local church to host a Disaster Relief Training:

• Video based training
• Training with live credentialed instructor

In order for a local church to host a training, please follow these steps:

1. Register your church to host a training by clicking here. Once registration is complete, a link, class code, and instructions for completing orientation will be sent to the church. Additionally, the church will receive a link for each participant to register.
2. Each participant must register in order to provide personal information and pay for the training through a link provided to the church by SBC of Virginia’s Disaster Relief.
3. For video based training,  videos may be watched in one sitting or broken up over multiple sittings (such as one hour per week for three weeks).
4. Live instruction must take place in one sitting.
   – The host church or churches will pay $250 to cover travel expenses such as mileage reimbursement, food, and hotel for the DR Trainer.
   – If attendance exceeds 15, SBCV will cover all costs associated with the trainer.
   – It is suggested that the host church provide hospitality for attendees (beverages, snacks, etc.).
   – Lunch will be provided by SBCV.
5. Once complete, the pastor/course administrator will send an email to disasterrelief@sbcv.org confirming all participants have completed the training.
6. Each participant will then receive an email with instructions for completing a background screening.
7. The church facilitator/course administrator will be responsible for photos and collecting waivers.
8. Once orientation and background screenings are complete, a Disaster Relief ID badge will be created for each individual.
9.  Shirts, hats, and badges will be sent to the church for each participant.

NOTE: The pastor does NOT have to attend training but may assign the role of facilitator to anyone of his choosing.