David Coggins
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Hispanic Chaplain Training School Launches with 56 Trained in Disaster Rel…
For over a year, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief leaders have prayed for new opportunities to expand chaplaincy ministry into the diverse ethnic communities across the Florida Baptist Convention. That prayer […]
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Teams Grateful for Quiet U.S. Hurricane Se…
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief (FBDR) leaders say they are thankful for a quiet 2025 hurricane season for the continental United States, despite a devastating late-season storm in the Caribbean. “I […]
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief responding to Hurricane Melissa devastation
JAMAICA–As Hurricane Melissa unleashed its fury on multiple Caribbean islands over the past several days, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is gearing up to respond. On Saturday, Nov. 1, even as […]
Coggins joins program committee for 2026 Governor’s Hurricane Conference
David Coggins, Florida Baptists’ Disaster Relief director, has accepted an invitation to join the program committee for the 40th annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference to be held May 10-15, 2026, in West Palm Beach.
Gospel partnership enhanced with new initiative between The Salvation Army…
When crises wreak heartbreak and havoc in communities, The Salvation Army and Florida Baptist Disaster Relief step out in gospel partnership to offer nourishment not only for the body but also for the soul.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief on ‘active’ status in Hurricane Debby resp…
As Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm, made landfall early Monday morning, Aug. 5, along the Big Bend coast of Florida, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are now on “active” status, ready to respond to bring help, hope and healing to those impacted by the storm.
Disaster relief volunteers/leaders gather for training, planning, relation…
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers and leaders from throughout the nation gathered Jan. 24-26 at North Jacksonville Baptist Church for an annual training event and roundtable designed to prepare for future ministry opportunities, celebrate past efforts and strengthen relationships.
Disaster Relief teams ready for 2022 hurricane season
With the 2022 hurricane season predicted to be “above average,” Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery teams stand prepared and ready to offer “help, healing and hope” to those impacted by the storms.
State Board rejoices in God’s goodness; elects new staff
The State Board of Missions rejoiced in the blessings of God during a year of uncertainty and elected two new staff members during its Feb. 25 virtual meeting.
FBDR teams respond after tornadoes rip through Panhandle
Teams of Florida Baptist Disaster Relief (FLDR) volunteers immediately responded after tornadoes hit West Florida during the week of April 20, damaging buildings and causing power outages from Tallahassee to Pensacola.
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