HPBC Disaster Relief Training

23 members of Olivet Baptist participated in the training. Jamie McElrath is senior pastor.

One of the key components of showing Christ’s love in a disaster situation is preparation. Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief has been busy preparing to meet the call when disaster strikes. Olivet Baptist Church graciously hosted the first Disaster Relief training of 2025 on January 18th. Over forty volunteers attended the training, which included basic disaster relief, recovery, evangelism, and introduction to chaplaincy. A new component of DR training includes personal readiness and the “Ready Church” model, which encourages churches to prepare to respond to their community.

Thank you to the HPBC churches for your overwhelming support and vision for loving your neighbors in need.

Hawaii Pacific Disaster Relief is part of the larger Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and SEND Relief network, which brings help, hope, and healing anywhere in the world. These efforts could not be accomplished without your love and support through prayer and generous giving.