Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes - Lenoir City (East TN)
2023-07-22 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
July 22, 2023 -First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road, E., Lenoir City, TN. To pre-register for this class, contact David Kozak at dmkozak081@gmail.com or (865) 776-9095 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Tuesday, July 18, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours)
11:15 PM – 12:00 PM: Lunch – $6/person

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Chainsaw Operation & Safety
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Flood Recovery
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Shower/Laundry
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Skid steer Classroom (with Hands-on following the class and passing the exam)
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/

CANCELLED - Hands-On Specialized Classes - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
2023-07-29 07:45 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
July 29, 2023 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122.
To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Please preregister by Monday, July 24, 2023, for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials. Depending on which course you take, you may need current classroom training.
Classes being offered are:

Bucket Truck Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 hours) – includes test – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (repeated in the afternoon) OR
Chainsaw Hands-On Training (morning class or afternoon class) – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR
Forklift/Skid Steer Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 hours) – includes test (repeated in the afternoon) OR
Mass Feeding Hands-On Training (all day) – Must have current Mass Feeding classroom training

Lunch – $5 person (prepared by the Mass Feeding Hands-On Class)
Click link for the agenda – 2023 Hands-On Specialized Training – July 29 – MMC
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. 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 fill out the Record of Volunteer Training form.

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, and Flood Recovery - Chattanooga (East)
2023-08-05 07:45 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Ridgedale Baptist Church, Chattaooga, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37421, United States
August 5, 2023 – Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274with your names and classes desired.
Please preregister by Tuesday, August 1, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch ($6 for those that pre-register)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 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/

Mass Feeding (Classroom) - Mt. Juliet (Middle TN)
2023-08-19 08:00 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
August 19, 2023 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. 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, August 15, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class) – Part 1
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mass Feeding (3-hour class) – Part 2
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/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Record-of-Volunteer-Training-fillable.pdf

Introduction to Disaster Relief/Chainsaw/Damage Assessment/Flood Recovery - Millington (West TN)
2023-08-26 07:45 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Millington, First Baptist Church, 5010 W Union Rd, Millington, TN, 38053, United States
August 26, 2023 – First Baptist Church, 5010 W Union Rd, Millington, TN 38363. 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, August 22, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
CHOOSE ONE:
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety Classroom
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Damage Assessment
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Flood Recovery

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch – $6/person for those who pre-register online or by email.

CHOOSE ONE (Classes are repeated from the a.m. classes.):
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chainsaw Safety & Operation Classroom
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Damage Assessment
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 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. 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/

Hands-on Specialized Classes - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
2023-09-09 07:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
September 9, 2023 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122.
To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org.
Please preregister by Monday, September 4, 2023, for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials. Depending on which course you take, you may need current classroom training.
Classes being offered are:

Bucket Truck Classroom and Hands-On Training (all day) – includes test – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR
Chainsaw Hands-On Training (morning class or afternoon class) – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR
Chainsaw Repair & Maintenance – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (Please bring a chainsaw, basic toolset, and manual,if available. This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR
Forklift/Skid Steer Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 – 3 hours depending on class size) – includes test OR
Mass Feeding Hands-On Training (all day) – Must have current Mass Feeding classroom training

Lunch – $5 person (prepared by the Mass Feeding Hands-On Class)
Click link for the agenda – 2023-Hands-On-Specialized-Training-Sept 9 – MMC
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. 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 fill out the Record of Volunteer Training form.

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Flood Recovery, and Chainsaw Operation & Safety - Germantown (West TN)
2023-09-16 07:45 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN, 38139, United States
September 16, 2023 – Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Avenue, 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, September 11, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Flood Recovery
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (free for the first 50 people who pre-register)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety

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. 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 Shower/Laundry - Butler (Upper East TN)
2023-09-19 17:00 - 21:15 (America/Chicago) | Sugar Grove Baptist Church, 925 Sugar Grove Church Rd, Butler, TN, 37640, United States
September 19, 2023 – Sugar Grove Baptist Church, 925 Sugar Grove Church Rd, Butler, TN 37640. To pre-register for this class, contact Bill Stover at sisbull@gmail.com or (423) 943-4244 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Tuesday, September 12, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Registration
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours)
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Break
7:45 PM – 9:15 PM: Shower/Laundry

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/Flood Recovery - Hendersonville (Middle)
2023-09-30 07:45 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Long Hollow Baptist Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN, 37075, United States
September 30, 2023 – Long Hollow Baptist Church (Student Building), 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org.
To pre-register for this class, click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, September 25, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch ($6/person for those who paid during preregistration)
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 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. 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 - Jamestown (Middle)
2023-10-07 07:45 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | True Light Baptist Church, 340 N. Main Street, Jamestown, TN, United States
October 7, 2023 – True Light Baptist Church, 340 N. Main Street, Jamestown, TN. To pre-register for this class, contact the Gene Cole at gcolemdf@hotmail.com with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, October 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
8:15 AM -10:15 AM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hr.)
10:15 AM -10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch – $6/person – Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM 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. 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 - Knoxville (East TN)
2023-10-15 12:30 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | First Baptist Cocord, Knoxville, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37934, United States
October 15, 2023 – First Baptist Concord Church, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. To pre-register for this class, contact the Missions Office at (865) 672-1493 or akrueger@fbconcord.org.
Please pre-register by Monday, October 10, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – Provided for those who pre-register
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Chainsaw Safety & Operation Classroom

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. 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/

Chainsaw Operation & Safety or Mass Feeding - Kingsport (East TN)
2023-11-07 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Grace Point Fellowship, Kingsport, 130 VFW Road, Kingsport, TN, 37663, United States
November 7, 2023 – Grace Point Fellowship , 130 VFW Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. To pre-register for this class, go to https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/7869020; for questions, contact Jim Ramey at jimlramey@centurylink.net.
Please pre-register by Monday, October 30, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or meal count.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety classroom (1 1/2-hour class)
OR
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 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, and Flood Recovery - Mt. Juliet (Middle TN)
2023-11-11 07:45 - 14:15 UTC | The Glade Church, Mt. Juliet, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States
November 11, 2023 – The Glade Church, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pk, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. To pre-register for this class, contact the church at mtaylor@gladevillechurch.org with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, November 6, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
8:15 AM -10:15 AM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hr.)
10:15 AM -10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Flood Recovery
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch – $6/person – Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
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. 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/

Middle TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-02-09 17:30 - 2024-02-10 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Temple Baptist Church, White House
February 9-10, 2024 – Temple Baptist Church, 117 Marlin Road, White House, TN 37188. 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 5, 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.
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.
2024 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 and Specialized Classes
2024-02-14 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Dandridge, First Baptist Church
February 17, 2024 – First Baptist Church, 951 Highway 92, Dandridge, TN. To pre-register for this class, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net with your names and classes desired.
Please preregister by Tuesday, February 13, 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.
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 AM – 9:00AM Registration
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Shower/Laundry Unit Training (Classroom)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Unit Director/Blue Cap Training (must have letter of recommendation)
10:30 AM -10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Damage Assessment
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Fire Recovery
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – $6/person
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Flood Recovery
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Hands-on) – must have previous classroom training and passed the test
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B) (must be currently certified in Chainsaw Operations prior to taking this course) (Volunteers must pass an exit exam to become certified.)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM FormStack (Bring Cellphone or Computer)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism* – (needs to be taken with other courses besides Intro to DR as you will not be certified with just this class as we do not do callouts on this class. This is for personal spiritual preparation before a callout.)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tree Felling Techniques (new class to learn new skills)
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/

West TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-02-23 17:30 - 2024-02-24 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
February 23-24, 2024 – Englewood Baptist Church, 2239 N. Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN 38305 . 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 19, 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.
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.
2024 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/

East TN Regional Disaster Relief Training
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grace Baptist Church, Knoxville, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
March 8, 2024@5:30 pm–March 9, 2024@3:00 pm

March 8-9, 2024 – Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931. 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, March 4, 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.
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.
2024 Regional Training Agenda – East – 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, Flood Recovery, and Shower/Laundry - Gallatin (Middle TN)
2024-03-16 07:30 - 14:30 UTC | Gallatin, First Baptist Church
March 16, 2024 – 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 or register online.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 11, 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.
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 AM – 8:00AM: Registration
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours)
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Chainsaw Operation & Safety
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Flood Recovery
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch – $6/person

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Shower/Laundry
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/

CANCELLED - Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw O&S, Damage Assessment, & Flood Recovery – West TN
2024-03-23 07:30 - 15:00 UTC | Rock Hill Baptist Church, 605 Rock Hill Rd, Lexington, TN, United States
March 23, 2024 – Rock Hill Baptist Church, 605 Rock Hill Rd, Lexington, TN 38351. To pre-register for this class, click here: https://www.beechriver.com/DRTrain with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, March 18, 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.
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. – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Break
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Damage Assessment
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Flood Recovery
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $5/person
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Damage Assessment
1:00 p.m. – 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 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, and Flood Recovery - Tullahoma (Middle)
2024-04-13 07:30 - 15:00 UTC | Highland Baptist Church, Tullahoma, 11145 Tullahoma Hwy, Tullahoma, TN, 37388, United States
April 13, 2024 – Highland Baptist Church, 808 W Hickory St, Tullahoma, TN 37388. To pre-register for this class, contact Duck River Baptist Association at (931) 455-5072 or duckrivermissions@gmail.com with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 8, 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.
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 AM – 8:00AM: Registration
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hours)
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Chainsaw Operation & Safety
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch – $6/person

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Flood Recovery
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/

CANCELLED - Hands-On Specialized Classes - Mt. Juliet (Middle TN)
2024-04-20 07:45 - 15:45 UTC | Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
April 20, 2024 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122.
To pre-register for this class, email Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org. For questions, call Elizabeth at (615) 371-7926.
Please preregister by Monday, April 15, 2024, for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials. Depending on which course you take, you may need current classroom training.
Classes being offered are:

Bucket Truck Classroom and Hands-On Training on both Bucket Truck and Spider Lift (morning class or afternoon class) – includes test – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training.

Chainsaw Hands-On Training (morning class or afternoon class) – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR

Chainsaw Repair & Maintenance – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (Please bring a chainsaw, basic toolset, and manual,if available. This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR

Forklift/Skid Steer Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 – 3 hours depending on class size) – includes test OR

Mass Feeding Hands-On Training (all day) – Must have current Mass Feeding classroom training

Lunch – $5 person (prepared by the Mass Feeding Hands-On Class)
Click link for the agenda – 2024 Hands-On Specialized Training – April 20 – MMC
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. 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 fill out the Record of Volunteer Training form.

Bucket Truck A & B Hands-on, Skid Steer Hands-on, and Chainsaw Hands-On Training (Saturday) – East TN
2024-04-27 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 UTC | Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center
April 27, 2024 – Camp Carson, 1120 Carson Springs Road, Newport, TN 37821. To pre-register for this class, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net.
Saturday (Weather permitting)
8:00 – 8:30 AM Instructions for the Day
8:30 a.m. until finished Bucket Truck A & B Hands-On, Skid-Steer and Chainsaw Hands-On – must have previously passed both the Bucket Truck and Skid Steer test to continue with hands-on
Lunch will be provided.
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 form:
https://tndisasterrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Record-of-Volunteer-Training-fillable.pdf

Skid Steer Classroom and Hands-on Training - Signal Mountain (East TN)
2024-05-18 09:30 - 15:00 UTC | The Point Church, 939 Ridgeway Avenue, Signal Mountain, TN, 37377, United States
May 18, 2024 – (Classroom Training) The Point Church at 939 Ridgeway Avenue, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com by Monday, May 13, 2024.
Saturday
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Skid Steer Classroom Training (Volunteers must pass an exit exam to become certified.)
Lunch will be provided.
Following the classroom portion/test and lunch, the hands-on training will be held at 8128 Mill Creek Road in Signal Mountain.

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 form:
https://tndisasterrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Record-of-Volunteer-Training-fillable.pdf

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes - Franklin (Middle TN)
2024-08-03 07:30 - 16:15 UTC | Clearview Baptist Church
August 3, 2024 – Clearview Baptist Church, 537 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN. To pre-register for this class, click here: https://tn.sbcworkspace.com/pub/event/register/55237201 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, July 29, 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.
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. – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Break
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Flood Recovery
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch – on your own
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (repeat)
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Flood Recovery (repeat)
1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Mass Feeding

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, and Flood Recovery - Harriman (East TN)
2024-08-03 08:30 - 14:30 UTC | Big Emory Baptist Association, 1245 S Roane St, Harriman, TN, 37748, United States
August 3, 2024 – Big Emory Baptist Association, 1245 S Roane St, Harriman, TN 37748. To pre-register for this class, contact the association office at (865) 882-6446 or bebaoffice@gmail.com.
Please pre-register by Monday, July 29, 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.
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.”
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. Break
11:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
Lunch – provided by Big Emory Baptist Association – will be eaten during the chainsaw class
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Break
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Flood Recovery (repeat)

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 and Specialized Classes - Lexington (West TN)
2024-08-24 07:30 - 16:00 UTC | Rock Hill Baptist Church, 605 Rock Hill Rd, Lexington, TN, United States
August 24, 2024 – Rock Hill Baptist Church, 605 Rock Hill Rd, Lexington, TN 38351. To pre-register for this class, click here: https://beechriver.com/DRTrain with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, August 19, 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.
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. – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Break
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Damage Assessment
10:15 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Flood Recovery
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch – $5/person
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (repeat)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Damage Assessment (repeat)
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery (repeat)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism

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 and Safety, and Damage Assessment (East TN)
2024-08-24 08:00 - 12:45 UTC | McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association
August 24, 2024 – McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association, 350 Congress Parkway, N., Athens, TN 37303. To pre-register for this class, contact the association at (423) 745-2248 or mikefarmer@truevine.net with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, August 19, 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.
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 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. Break
10:45 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety
10:45 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Damage Assessment

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 and Specialized Classes or Chaplaincy - Chattanooga (East TN)
2024-09-13 17:30 - 2024-09-14 15:00 UTC | Red Bank Baptist Church
September 13-14, 2024 – Red Bank Baptist Church, 4000 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37415. To pre-register for this class, use the following link: Disaster Relief Training – Red Bank.
Please preregister by Monday, September 9, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and get a lunch count for Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). 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.”
Friday, September 13, 2024
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Registration
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Chaplaincy (Requires letter of recommendation) (Continues all day on Saturday)
Saturday, September 14, 2024
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Registration
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
8:15 – 10:15 a.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shower and Laundry
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch ($7 for those that pre-register)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Flood Recovery
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Chaplaincy (continued)
For any questions contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274.

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, and Rebuild - Strawberry Plains (East TN)
2024-09-28 07:30 - 13:45 UTC | Lyon’s Creek Baptist Church, 9235 Strawberry Plains Pike, Strawberry Plains, TN, 37871, United States
September 28, 2024 – Lyons Creek Baptist Church, 9235 Strawberry Plains Pike, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. To pre-register for this class, contact Tony Ellis at tellisrex@att.netor (865) 591-2000 with your names and classes desired.
Please pre-register by Monday, September 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.
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. – 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Disaster Relief
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 p.m. Break
10:15 p.m. – 11:45 p.m. Flood Recovery
11:45 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch – provided free of charge
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Rebuild

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/

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - Hands-On Specialized Classes - Mount Juliet (Middle TN)
2024-09-28 07:45 - 16:00 UTC | Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
September 28, 2024 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122.
To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org.
Please preregister by Monday, September 23, 2024, for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials. Depending on which course you take, you may need current classroom training.
Classes being offered are:

Bucket Truck Classroom and Hands-On Training (all day) – includes test – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training OR
Chainsaw Hands-On Training (morning class or afternoon class) – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (Please bring your own chainsaw and PPE.) OR
Chainsaw Repair & Maintenance – Must have current Chainsaw Operations & Safety classroom training (Please bring a chainsaw, basic toolset, and manual,if available. This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR
Forklift/Skid Steer Classroom (1 1/2 hours) and Hands-On Training (1 1/2 – 3 hours depending on class size) – includes test OR
Mass Feeding Hands-On Training (all day) – Must have current Mass Feeding classroom training

Lunch – $5 person (prepared by the Mass Feeding Hands-On Class)
Click link for the agenda – 2024 Hands-On Specialized Training – September 28 – MMC
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. 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 fill out the Record of Volunteer Training form.
