Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes - Dandridge (East TN)
2025-02-15 07:30 - 16:00 UTC | Dandridge, First Baptist Church
February 15, 2025– First Baptist Church, 951 Highway 92, Dandridge, TN.To pre-register for this training, use this link to https://nolachuckybaptistassociation.org/dr-training-registration/ For questions, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net.
Please pre-register by Tuesday, February 11, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
In order to be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Shower/Laundry Unit Training (Classroom) (1 ½ hr. class)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 A.M. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Damage Assessment (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fire Recovery (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Unit Director/Blue Cap Training (requires recommendation) (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Classroom)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – $6/person
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Flood Recovery (1 ½ hr. class)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tree Felling Techniques (new class to learn new skills) (1 ½ hr. class)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Hands-on) (2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B) (must be currently certified
in Chainsaw Operations prior to taking this course) (3 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM FormStack (Bring cellphone or computer) (3 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (This class needs to be taken in addition with another specialty class for callout purposes such as mass feeding, chainsaw, flood recovery, etc.; this class is to prepare you for a callout.) (3 hr. class)
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them to the training. By typing these forms, it saves time with data entry and increasing accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

2025 Middle TN Regional Training - Hermitage (Middle TN)
2025-02-21 17:30 - 2025-02-22 15:00 | Hermitage Hills Baptist Church
February 21-22, 2025 – Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 3475 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.

Please pre-register by Monday, February 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2025 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Flood Recovery, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Rebuild - Knoxville (East TN)
2025-02-22 07:30 - 16:00 | Mount Olive Baptist Church, Knoxville, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
February 22, 2025 – Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. To pre-register for this class, contact Lori Davis at (865) 577-5559 or ldavis@mobcknox.org with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Flood Recovery (1 1/2-hour class)
11:45 – 12:15 p.m. Lunch – $6/person
12:15 – 2:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Rebuild (1 1/2-hour class)

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, Damage Assessment, and Rebuild - Englewood (East TN)
2025-02-22 08:00 - 12:45 | Englewood, First Baptist Church, 13 Church St, Englewood, TN, 37329, United States
February 22, 2024 – First Baptist Church, 13 Church St, Englewood, TN 37329. To pre-register for this class, contact the association office at mikefarmer@truevine.net with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Damage Assessment (1 1/2-hour class)
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Rebuild (1 1/2-hour class)

10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw O & S, and Mass Feeding - Lawrenceburg (Middle TN)
2025-03-01 07:30 - 16:00 | Immanuel Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg, 709 E. Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN, 38464, United States
March 1, 2025 – Immanuel Baptist Church, 708 E. Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. To pre-register for this class, contact the church office at (931) 762-4669 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 24, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – provided by Lawrence County Association of Baptists (must pre-register)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class)

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

2025 West TN Regional - Germantown (West TN)
2025-03-07 17:30 - 2025-03-08 15:00 | Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN, 38139, United States
March 7-8, 2025 – Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 38139. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.

Please pre-register by Monday, February 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2025 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief Volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Rebuild - Jonesborough (East TN)
2025-03-08 07:30 - 16:00 | Jonesborough, First Baptist Church, 201 E. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN, 37659, United States
March 8, 2025 – First Baptist Church, 201 E. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659. To pre-register for this class, contact the church office at Secretaryfbcj@gmail.com or (423) 753-3441 with your name and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $6/person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rebuild (2-hour class)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Flood Recovery, Rebuild, and Shower/Laundry - Knoxville (East TN)
2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Fellowship North Church, Knoxville, 3203 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37918, United States
March 15, 2025 – Fellowship North Church, 3203 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. To pre-register for this class, contact Bob Gahl at (408) 828-2113 or bgahl@bawcsa.org with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 10, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Flood Recovery (1 1/2-hour class)
11:45 – 12:15 p.m. Lunch – $6/person
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Rebuild (1 1/2-hour class)
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Break
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Shower/Laundry (1 1/2-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Chainsaw Operation & Safety - Dresden (West TN)
2025-03-22 07:30 - 12:15 | Dresden, First Baptist Church, 490 Morrow St, Dresden, TN, 38225, United States
March 22, 2025 – First Baptist Church, 490 Morrow St, Dresden, TN 38225. To pre-register for this class, contact Tera Lochala at (731) 364-3739 or weakley.baptists@gmail.com with your name.
Please pre-register by Thursday, March 20th, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: WCBA (Weakley County Baptist Association) along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)

Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery - Centerville (Middle)
2025-04-12 07:30 - 15:00 | Fairfield Baptist Church, Centerville, 1863 TN Highway 100, Centerville, TN, 37033, United States
April 12, 2025 – Fairfield Baptist Church, 1863 TN Highway 100, Centerville, TN 37033. To pre-register for this class, contact Rev. Greg Ernsberger at oitsgreg@yahoo.com with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 7, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 a.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $6/person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Rebuild - McMinnville (Middle)
2025-04-26 07:30 - 15:00 | McMinnville, First Baptist Church, 403 N. Spring Street, McMinnville, TN, 37110, United States
April 26, 2025 – First Baptist Church, 403 N. Spring Street, McMinnville, TN 37110. To pre-register for this class, contact Don Born at (689) 777-8757 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 21, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Rebuild
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch – $7/person
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

(added class) Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, Flood Recovery, and Mass Feeding - Cedar Hill (Middle TN)
2025-06-28 07:30 - 16:00 | Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, 112 S. Main Street, Cedar Hill, TN, 37032, United States
June 28, 2025 – Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 112 S. Main Street, Cedar Hill, TN 37032. To pre-register for this class, contact Troy Weaver at troyweaver5663@gmail.com or (615) 533-9891 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, June 23, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $6/person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery(2-hour class)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, Flood Recovery, and Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism - Hixson (East)
2025-09-06 07:45 - 12:30 | Dallas Bay Baptist Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Rd, Hixson, TN, 37343, United States
September 6, 2025 – Dallas Bay Baptist Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Rd, Hixson, TN 37343. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Saturday, August 30, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
8:15 – 11:15 a.m. Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (3 hour class)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Flood Recovery
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, Flood Recovery, Shower/Laundry, and Rebuild - Maryville (East TN)
2025-10-18 07:30 - 16:15 | Foothills Baptist Church, Maryville, 1551 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, 37801, United States
October 18, 2025 – Foothills Baptist Church, 1551 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801. To pre-register for this class, contact the church at operations@foothillschurch.com with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, October 13, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Shower/Laundry Class (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $10/person
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Flood Recovery (1 1/2-hour class)
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Shower/Laundry Class (2-hour class) – REPEAT
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Rebuild (1 1/2-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, Flood Recovery, Mass Feeding, and Rebuild - Jackson (West TN)
2025-10-25 07:30 - 15:00 | Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
October 25, 2025 – Englewood Baptist Church, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN 38305. To pre-register for this class, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, October 20, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Flood Recovery
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Rebuild
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Mass Feeding (Part 1 of 2)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $10/person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class) – repeat
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery – repeat
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mass Feeding (Part 2 of 2)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rebuild – repeat
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery - Lebanon (Middle)
2025-11-15 07:30 - 15:00 | Wilson County Baptist Association, Lebanon, 317 W Spring St, Lebanon, TN, 37087, United States
November 15, 2025 – Wilson County Baptist Association, 317 W Spring St, Lebanon, TN 37087. To pre-register for this class, contact the association at wcba@wcbamissions.com or (615) 444-8820 (office) or (931) 412-3831 (cell) with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Friday, November 7, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $10/person
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes - Morristown (East)
2026-01-17 07:30 - 16:00 | Cherokee Heights Baptist Church
January 17, 2026– Cherokee Heights Baptist Church, 199 Cole Road, Morristown. To pre-register for this training, contact the association at nolbapt@musfiber.com. For questions, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net.
Please pre-register by Monday, January 12, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
In order to be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Flood Recovery
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Introduction/Recertification to Disaster Relief (2 hr. class)
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. FormStack (3 hr. class) (Bring cellphone or computer)
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (3 hr. class) . (This class needs to be taken in addition with another specialty class for callout purposes
such as mass feeding, chainsaw, flood recovery, etc.; this class is to prepare you for a callout.)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom) (2 hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Classroom) (2 hr. class) (Must pass test to take hands-on class after lunch)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – $6/person
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Damage Assessment (1 1/2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Rebuild (1 1/2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom) (2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Hands-on) (2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Mass Feeding (3 hr. class)
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them to the training. By typing these forms, it saves time with data entry and increasing accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Mass Feeding - Bolivar (West)
2026-01-17 07:30 - 16:15 | Bolivar, First Baptist Church, 826 W Market St, Bolivar, TN, 38008, United States
January 17, 2026 – First Baptist Church, 826 W Market St, Bolivar, TN 38008. To pre-register for this class, contact the church at fbcbolivartn@gmail.com with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, January 12, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch – provided by the church for those pre-registering
1:15 – 4:15 p.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.

Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

West TN Disaster Relief Regional Training - Milan (West)
2026-02-06 17:30 - 2026-02-07 15:00 | Milan, First Baptist Church, 2000 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN, 38358, United States
February 6–7, 2026
📍 First Baptist Church, 2000 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN 38358
📝 Register and Fill Out Paperwork

Register online – click here
Registration forms – click here (Total of 9 pages) – Please complete, sign, and bring your registration forms to the training. Typing your forms helps us save time and ensures accuracy in record-keeping.

Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, February 2, 2026.
Online pre-registration allows us to plan ahead by knowing how many participants will be in each class and preparing the right lunch count.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Holmes – ✉️ eholmes@tnbaptist.org ☎️ (615) 371-7926

💵 Credentialing Fee

Cost: $40 (covers, ID badge, hat, background check, membership pin, and unlimited access to basic training course for the next 3 years)

Bring exact cash or a check payable to TBMB (Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) along with your registration forms to make check-in quick and easy.

📚 Training Requirements

Step 1: Complete the prerequisite course Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Step 2: Take at least one specialized class to become fully credentialed.

📅 Additional Info

2026 Regional Training Agenda – West

Classes Being Offered
Friday night

Introduction to Disaster Relief
Chaplaincy (starts and ends Saturday afternoon) – requires letter of recommendation
Ham Radio Communications (classroom)

Saturday morning

Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
Ham Radio Communications (hands-on) – (all morning)
Mass Feeding (all morning)
Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (all morning) – does not count as a specialized class
Unit Director (Blue Hat) – requires letter of recommendation
Damage Assessment
DREW (Disaster Relief Electronic Workspace (for team leaders/team secretaries)
Flood Recovery
Site Security

Saturday afternoon

Introduction to Disaster Relief (repeat from Friday night)
Fire Recovery
Rebuild
Shower/Laundry

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes - Dandridge (East)
2026-02-21 07:30 - 16:00 | Dandridge, First Baptist Church
February 21, 2026– First Baptist Church, 951 Highway 92, Dandridge, TN. To pre-register for this training, contact the association at nolbapt@musfiber.com. For questions, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 16, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
In order to be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Shower/Laundry Unit Training (Classroom) (1 ½ hr. class)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 A.M. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Damage Assessment (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fire Recovery (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Unit Director/Blue Cap Training (requires recommendation) (1 ½ hr. class)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Classroom) (Must pass test to take the hands-on class)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – $6/person
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Flood Recovery (1 ½ hr. class)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Tree Felling Techniques (new class to learn new skills) (1 ½ hr. class)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Hands-on) (2 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B) (must be currently certified in Chainsaw Operations prior to taking this course) (3 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM FormStack (Bring cellphone or computer) (3 hr. class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (This class needs to be taken in addition with another specialty class for callout purposes such as mass feeding, chainsaw, flood recovery, etc.; this class is to prepare you for a callout.) (3 hr. class)
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them to the training. By typing these forms, it saves time with data entry and increasing accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Middle TN Disaster Relief Regional Training - Smyrna (Middle)
2026-02-27 17:30 - 2026-02-28 15:00 | Parkway Baptist Church, Smyrna, 1715 Lee Victory Pkwy, Smyrna, TN, 37167, United States
February 27-28, 2026
📍 Parkway Baptist Church, 1715 Lee Victory Pkwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
📝 Register and Fill Out Paperwork

Register online – click here
Registration forms – click here (Total of 9 pages) – Please complete, sign, and bring your registration forms to the training. Typing your forms helps us save time and ensures accuracy in record-keeping.

Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, February 23, 2026.
Online pre-registration allows us to plan ahead by knowing how many participants will be in each class and preparing the right lunch count.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Holmes – ✉️ eholmes@tnbaptist.org ☎️ (615) 371-7926

💵 Credentialing Fee

Cost: $40 (covers, ID badge, hat, background check, membership pin, and unlimited access to basic training course for the next 3 years)

Bring exact cash or a check payable to TBMB (Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) along with your registration forms to make check-in quick and easy.

📚 Training Requirements

Step 1: Complete the prerequisite course Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Step 2: Take at least one specialized class to become fully credentialed.

📅 Additional Info

2026 Regional Training Agenda – Middle

Classes Being Offered
Friday night

Introduction to Disaster Relief
Chaplaincy (starts and ends Saturday afternoon) – requires letter of recommendation
Ham Radio Communications (classroom)

Saturday morning

Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
Ham Radio Communications (hands-on) – (all morning)
Mass Feeding (all morning)
Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (all morning) – does not count as a specialized class
Unit Director (Blue Hat) – requires letter of recommendation
Damage Assessment
DREW (Disaster Relief Electronic Workspace (for team leaders/team secretaries)
Flood Recovery
Site Security

Saturday afternoon

Introduction to Disaster Relief (repeat from Friday night)
Fire Recovery
Rebuild
Shower/Laundry

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery - Livingston (Middle)
2026-03-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Livingston, First Baptist Church
March 7, 2026 – First Baptist Church, Christian Life Center, 710 E. Main Street, Livingston, TN 38570. To pre-register for this class, contact Riverside Baptist Association at rba@twlakes.net or (931) 823-2612 with your name, church, and classes you plan to take.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 2, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $5/person (CASH ONLY) for those that pre-register
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Flood Recovery
During break and lunch, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot, no hats.
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

East TN Disaster Relief Regional Training - Johnson City (East)
2026-03-13 17:30 - 2026-03-14 15:00 | Boone Trail Baptist Church, Johnson City, 1985 Carroll Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN, 37615, United States
March 13-14, 2026
📍 Boone Trail Baptist Church, 1985 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37615
📝 Register and Fill Out Paperwork

Register online – click here
Registration forms – click here (Total of 9 pages) – Please complete, sign, and bring your registration forms to the training. Typing your forms helps us save time and ensures accuracy in record-keeping.

Deadline: Please pre-register by Monday, March 9, 2026.
Online pre-registration allows us to plan ahead by knowing how many participants will be in each class and preparing the right lunch count.
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Holmes – ✉️ eholmes@tnbaptist.org ☎️ (615) 371-7926

💵 Credentialing Fee

Cost: $40 (covers, ID badge, hat, background check, membership pin, and unlimited access to basic training course for the next 3 years)

Bring exact cash or a check payable to TBMB (Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) along with your registration forms to make check-in quick and easy.

📚 Training Requirements

Step 1: Complete the prerequisite course Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Step 2: Take at least one specialized class to become fully credentialed.

📅 Additional Info

2026 Regional Training Agenda – East

Classes Being Offered
Friday night

Introduction to Disaster Relief
Chaplaincy (starts and ends Saturday afternoon) – requires letter of recommendation
Ham Radio Communications (classroom)

Saturday morning

Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
Ham Radio Communications (hands-on) – (all morning)
Mass Feeding (all morning)
Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (all morning) – does not count as a specialized class
Unit Director (Blue Hat) – requires letter of recommendation
Damage Assessment
DREW (Disaster Relief Electronic Workspace (for team leaders/team secretaries)
Flood Recovery
Site Security

Saturday afternoon

Introduction to Disaster Relief (repeat from Friday night)
Fire Recovery
Rebuild
Shower/Laundry

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, and Flood Recovery - Whitwell (Middle TN)
2026-03-21 07:45 - 14:30 | Whitwell, First Baptist Church, 1970 N. Main Street, Whitwell, TN, 37397, United States
March 21, 2026 – First Baptist Church, 1970 N. Main Street, Whitwell, TN 37397. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com (preferred) with your name, church, and classes you plan to take. Call Doyle at (423) 240-1274 if you have any questions.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 16, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $5/person (CASH ONLY) for those that pre-register
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Flood Recovery
During break and lunch, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot, no hats.
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery - Gallatin (Middle TN)
2026-04-25 07:00 - 14:30 | Gallatin, First Baptist Church
April 25, 2026 – First Baptist Church, 205 E. Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. To pre-register for this class, contact Chuck Thacker at cft501@aol.com or (615) 390-1052 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 21, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (CASH or CHECK ONLY) . This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.: Registration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours)
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2 hours)
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch – $10/person

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Flood Recovery (1 1/2 hours)
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them to the training. By typing these forms, it saves time with data entry and increasing accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Mass Feeding - Joelton (Middle)
2026-05-02 07:30 - 14:30 | Joelton, First Baptist Church, 7106 Whites Creek Pike, Joelton, TN, 37080, United States
May 2, 2026 – First Baptist Church, 7106 Whites Creek Pike, Joelton, TN 37080. To pre-register for this class, email the church at cindym728@aol.com or (615) 876-0527 with your name, church, and classes you plan to take. Call Wes Jones at (615) 371-7927 if you have any questions.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 27, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Mass Feeding – PART 1 of 2
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – provided for those that pre-register
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Mass Feeding – PART 2 of 2
During break and lunch, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot, no hats.
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery - Cookeville (Middle TN)
2026-05-02 07:45 - 14:30 | Cookeville, First Baptist Church
May 2, 2026 – First Baptist Church, 18 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501. To pre-register for this class, preinke@fbccookeville.org or (931) 526-7108 with your name, church, and classes you plan to take. Call Gene Cole at (423) 663-7095 if you have any questions.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 27, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
PLEASE bring exact cash or check made payable to: TBMB or Tennessee Baptist Mission Board along with your registration forms to make registration move more smoothly and faster. See link below for registration forms.
To be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.”
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (2-hour class)
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $10/person (CASH ONLY) for those that pre-register
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Flood Recovery
During break and lunch, badge pictures will be made – head and shoulder shot, no hats.
Registration Forms
Disaster Relief volunteers can now download the following forms to their computers and fill them out and bring them with you to training or send them to the DR office. By typing these forms, you are helping us save time with data entry and increasing our accuracy of keeping your records.
Use this link to find the forms: https://tndisasterrelief.org/registration-forms/
