by Brian Hobbs | Apr 26, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee. Those twisters were among at least 15 tornadoes reported...
by Brian Hobbs | Apr 20, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for...
by Staff | Apr 4, 2023 | Fire, Relief/Aid
With Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers busily preparing to minister to storm victims in Little Rock, Ark. on Mon. morning, April 3, other state DR volunteers were working closer to home, assisting homeowners who lost homes and other property as a result...
by Staff | Apr 2, 2023 | Fire, Relief/Aid, Tornado
Wildfires spread quickly in north Oklahoma City, Edmond and Guthrie on Friday, March 31 causing many to lose their homes. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) supported first responders providing meals on Friday and today, April 1. State DR Director Jason Yarbrough...
by Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Donation, Relief/Aid, Tornado
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to serve many areas of the state that were affected by tornadic activity, Sunday, Feb. 26. DR trained volunteers served in Cheyenne, in western Oklahoma, Shawnee and Meeker area and have an incident command center set up...
by Brian Hobbs | Feb 27, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid
Above: Jason Yarbrough, right, and Ryan Deatherage give leadership to Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief. The year 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of one of Oklahoma Baptists’ most well-known, widely respected ministries. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR), founded...
