Date
5-22-2024
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
H. Clayton Anthony
Keywords
Crisis Preparedness, Disaster Relief, Southern Baptist Churches, Southern Baptist Convention, Training, North American Mission Board, Ministry Impact, Teams
Disciplines
Practical Theology | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Styer, Brian J., "Preparing Three Southern Baptist Churches in Mason, Tennessee, as Lighthouses of Hope in Crisis and Disaster: The Intersection of the Firehouse and the Church House During a Global Pandemic" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5647.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5647
Abstract
The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) ministry program faces challenges due to limited awareness among Southern Baptist pastors, leading to inadequate promotion and participation. The proposed solution involves providing targeted education, improved advertising, and encouraging local leaders to promote engagement. The project aims to prepare three churches in Mason and Stanton, TN, to serve as Disaster Relief teams through specialized training and courses like ‘Introduction to Disaster Relief.’ The goal is to increase awareness of SBDR, recruit and train new members, and inspire individuals to become endorsed SBDR and Public Safety Chaplains. The project incorporates a theological foundation to integrate faith and crisis response. It involves curriculum development, training sessions, and evaluation. The impact extends beyond the local community, contributing to the growth of SBDR efforts regionally and potentially internationally. Ultimately, the project aims to empower churches to serve as beacons of hope during disasters, demonstrating the profound intersection of faith and crisis response.
Included in
Practical Theology Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
