About a dozen members of Liberty Baptist Church are part of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Disaster Relief Ministry.

These individuals and others like them across the state and nation are required to undergo a training and certification process every three years to help in the event of a disaster.

When disaster strikes, the individuals are called upon to become team members or leaders as teams are formed to go out and help those affected by a disaster. Teams are made up of individuals from across the United States. Each team is made up of 8 to 12 people.

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