Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief

2022 East TN Regional Training - Chattanooga (East TN)
2022-03-18 17:30 - 2022-03-19 15:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
March 18-19, 2022 – Brainerd Hills Baptist Church, 6611 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421. 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 14, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2022 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 AND Chainsaw Operation & Safety AND Flood Recovery - Union City (West TN)
2022-02-26 08:00 - 14:30
February 26, 2022 – Beulah Baptist Association, 2126 W. Reelfoot Avenue, Union City, TN 38261. To pre-register for this class, contact Beulah Baptist Association at (731) 885-2151 or sheila@bbaol.org.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
12:15 – 1:00 PM – Lunch ($6/person)
1:00 – 2:30 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 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 - Dandridge (East TN)
2022-02-19 08:00 - 16:00
February 19, 2022 – First Baptist Church, 951 Highway 92, Dandridge, TN. To pre-register for this class, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.netwith your names and classes desired. (Hosted by Nolachucky Baptist Association)
Please preregister by Tuesday, February 14, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 AM – 9:00AM Registration
9:00 AM -11:00 AM Introduction to Disaster Relief/Recertification
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Tree Felling Techniques (new class to learn new skills)
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 – 2:30 PM Rebuild
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Hands-on at God’s Warehouse)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B)
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.)
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 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/

Chaplaincy Training (during Regional Training) - Nashville (Middle TN)
2022-02-18 17:30 - 2022-02-19 15:00
February 18-19, 2022 – Judson Baptist Church, 4900 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, February 14, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2022 Regional Training Agenda – Middle – click here

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 40 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2021 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms 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.

2022 Middle TN Regional Training - Nashville (Middle TN)
2022-02-18 17:30 - 2022-02-19 15:00
February 18-19, 2022 – Judson Baptist Church, 4900 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. 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 14, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2022 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 Flood Recovery and Rebuild - Nashville (Middle TN)
2022-02-06 14:30 - 19:00
February 6, 2022 – Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215. To pre-register for this class,
Registration for Introduction to Disaster Relief ($36)
Registration for DR Specialty Class (Flood Recovery or Build Out) (No charge)
or Meg Moore at meg.moore@fhbc.org or Nan Dodd at nan.dodd@fhbc.org or (615) 373-8074.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Registration (Atrium/Main Entrance)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (Room C100)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Supper from Moe’s Southwest Grill; No charge
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Flood Recovery (Room C103)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Rebuild (Room C101)
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 TN)
2022-01-15 08:00 - 16:00
January 15, 2022 – Alpha Baptist Church, 245 Saint Johns Rd , Morristown. To pre-register for this class, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.netwith your names and classes desired. (Hosted by Nolachucky Baptist Association)
Please preregister by Tuesday, January 11, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Flood Recovery
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Introduction/Recertification to Disaster Relief (2 hr. class)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM FormStack (3 hr. class) (Bring cellphone or computer)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (3 hr. class)* – (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.)
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Classroom)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – $6/person
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Damage Assessment
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Forklift Operation & Safety/Skid steer (Classroom)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Rebuild
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 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 - Lexington (West TN)
2022-01-15 08:00 - 16:00
January 15, 2022 – First Baptist Church, 50 Stanford Avenue, Lexington, TN 38351. To pre-register for this class, contact Beech River Baptist Association at (731) 968-7071 or beechriverstan@gmail.com.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
8:30 – 10:00 AM: Damage Assessment (would be helpful to have contractor or building skills)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Offering the following courses (can only choose one)

Chainsaw Operation & Safety
Damage Assessment (would be helpful to have contractor or building skills)
Flood Recovery

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch ($6/person)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Offering the following courses (can only choose one)

Chainsaw Operation & Safety
Flood Recovery

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (must take another specialized class plus Intro to DR to be credentialed) – (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/

Chaplaincy - Lexington (West TN)
2022-01-14 17:30 - 2022-01-15 15:00
January 14-15, 2022 – First Baptist Church, 50 Stanford Avenue, Lexington, TN 38351. To pre-register for this class, contact Beech River Baptist Association at (731) 968-7071 or beechriverstan@gmail.com.
Please preregister by Tuesday, January 11, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until … finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.). Lunch will be available for purchase at the BX on Saturday.

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 25 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
**********
Directions:
1) Select the form – 2021 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms 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.

Introduction to Disaster Relief AND Flood Recovery - Franklin (Middle TN)
2021-11-13 08:00 - 12:15
November 13, 2021 – Clearview Baptist Church, 537 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37069. To pre-register for this class, go to https://www.clearview.org/missions/. For questions, contact Kim Margrave or Gary Rickman at (615) 794-5488.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 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 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 - Brush Creek (Middle TN)
2021-10-30 08:00 - 14:30
October 30, 2021 – Brush Creek Baptist Church, 26 School House Cir, Brush Creek, TN 38547. To pre-register for this class, contact New Salem Baptist Association at martynsa@comcast.net or (615) 735-9362.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2-hour class)
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Chainsaw Operation & Safety (classroom)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch ($6/person)
1:00 PM – 2:30 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 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 - Summertown (Middle TN)
2021-10-23 07:30 - 11:15
October 23, 2021 – Summertown Baptist Church, 90 Hwy 20, Summertown, TN 38483. To pre-register for this class, contact Steve the Lawrence County Baptist Association office at office@lawcobaptist.org or (931) 852-4700.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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 AM – 8:00 AM: Registration
8:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Mass Feeding Classroom (3-hour classroom training)
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/

Hands-On Specialized Classes - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
2021-10-16 07:30 - 16:00
October 16, 2021 – 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 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials and 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 and basic toolset. This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR
Forklift 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 – 2021 Summer Specialized Training – October
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 - Cleveland (East TN)
2021-09-25 08:00 - 15:45
September 25, 2021 – First Baptist Church, 1275 Stuart Rd NE , Cleveland, TN 37312. To pre-register for this class, contact the CrossNet Baptist office at (423) 476-5493 or Lisa@crossnet.com.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hour class)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Offering the following courses (can only choose one)

Chainsaw Operation & Safety
Damage Assessment (would be helpful to have contractor or building skills)
Fire Recovery
Flood Recovery
Rebuild
Shower/Laundry

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch (bring a $5 donation – Chick-Fil-A)
12:45 AM – 2:15 PM – Offering the following courses (can only choose one)

Chainsaw Operation & Safety
Damage Assessment (would be helpful to have contractor or building skills)
Fire Recovery
Flood Recovery
Rebuild
Shower/Laundry

12:45 AM – 3:45 PM – Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism (must take another specialized class plus Intro to DR to be credentialed) – (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/

Hands-On Specialized Training - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
2021-09-11 07:30 - 16:00
September 11, 2021 – 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 Tuesday, September 7, 2021 for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials and 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 and basic toolset. This will be a hands-on class and you will be taking your chainsaw apart for the various maintenance tasks.) OR
Forklift 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 – 2021 Summer Specialized Training – September
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/

Specialized Classes (including Introduction to Disaster Relief) - Chattanooga (East TN)
2021-08-21 07:45 - 15:00
August 21, 2021 – Brainerd Baptist BX, 4011 Austin Street, Chattanooga, TN 37411. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com with your names and classes desired.
Please preregister by Tuesday, August 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. – Registration
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. – Devotion
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Classes (Session 1):
Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ hours
Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 hours
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Break (Registration continued)
10:30 – 12:30 Noon – Classes (Session 2):
Flood Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ hours
Shower/Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ hours
Spiritual Preparation/Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (continued)
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch (Badge photos); Lunch will be available for purchase at the BX.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Classes (Session 3):
Damage Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ hours
Rebuild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ½ hours
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Classes (Session 4):
Introduction to Disaster Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 hours
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/

Chaplaincy - Chattanooga (East TN)
2021-08-20 17:30 - 2021-08-21 14:30
August 20-21, 2021 – Brainerd Baptist BX, 4011 Austin Street, Chattanooga, TN 37411. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com with your names and classes desired.
Please preregister by Tuesday, August 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until … finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.). Lunch will be available for purchase at the BX on Saturday.

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 25 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
**********
Directions:
1) Select the form – 2021 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms 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.

Introduction to Disaster and Specialized Classes - Livingston (Middle)
2021-08-14 08:00 - 14:00
August 14, 2021 – First Baptist Church, Livingston, 708 E. Main Street, Livingston, TN 38570. To pre-register for this class, contact Lorie Berta at (931) 823-2612 with your names and classes desired.
Please preregister by Tuesday, August 10, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
8:30 AM -10:00 AM Chainsaw Operation & Safety (Classroom)
8:30 AM -11:30 AM Mass Feeding (3 hr. class)
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Flood Recovery
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch – $5/person – Registration/Badge Pictures to be Taken
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hr.)
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/

Hands-On Specialized Training - Mt. Juliet (Middle)
2021-07-17 07:30 - 16:00
July 17, 2021 – 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, July 12, 2021 for the meal count.
You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials and 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
Forklift 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 – 2021 Summer Specialized Training – July
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/

Skid Steer Classroom and Hands-On Training
2021-06-05 08:00 - 13:00
June 5, 2021 – Hamilton County Baptist Association office, 4062 South Access Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274. (Hosted by Hamilton County Baptist Association)
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Skid Steer Classroom
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Skid Steer Hands-On
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/Damage Assessment/Flood Recovery - Dickson (Middle TN)
2021-05-22 07:30 - 16:00
May 22, 2021 – Sylvia Baptist Church, 1415 Old Sylvia Rd, Dickson, TN 37055. To pre-register for this class, contact Bill Lowe at lowebillr@gmail.com or (931) 299-0435 with your names and classes desired. (Hosted by JST Baptist Association) Masks must be worn on campus.
Please preregister by Tuesday, May 18, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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. – 8:15 a.m. Registration/Badge pictures taken
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Intro to DR
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break/Badge pictures taken
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Chainsaw Operation & Safety Classroom
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch – provided by church
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Flood Recovery
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 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 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/

Chainsaw Operation & Safety or Flood Recovery - Nashville (Middle TN)
2021-05-19 17:30 - 19:30
May 19, 2021 – Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215. To pre-register for this class,
Registration for Specialty Class May 19
or (615) 373-8074. (Hosted by Forest Hills Baptist Church) Masks are required while on campus.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Chainsaw Operation & Safety Classroom
6:00 PM – 7:30 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 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/

Regional Training - Knoxville (East TN)
2021-05-14 17:30 - 2021-05-15 15:00
May 14-15, 2021 – Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN. 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, May 10, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. Masks are required on campus.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
2021 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/

Chaplaincy - Knoxville (East TN)
2021-05-14 08:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00
May 14-15, 2021 – Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.
Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until … finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
Please pre-register by Monday, May 10, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. Masks are required on campus.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2021 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 40 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
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Directions:
1) Select the form – 2021 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms 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.

Introduction to Disaster Relief - Nashville (Middle TN)
2021-05-12 17:30 - 20:00
May 12, 2021- Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2101 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215. To pre-register for this class, register at
Registration for Intro Class May 12
or (615) 373-8074. (Hosted by Forest Hills Baptist Church) Masks are required while on campus.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM – Introduction to Disaster Relief (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 - Athens (East)
2021-05-06 18:00 - 22:00
May 6, 2021 – McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association office, 350 Congress Parkway, N., Athens, TN 37303. To pre-register for this class, contact Mike Farmer at (423) 745-2248 or mikefarmer@truevine.net with your names and classes desired. Masks are required while on campus.
Please preregister by Monday, May 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Registration
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hr.)
8:30 PM – 10:00 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 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 (Classroom) - Knoxville (East TN)
2021-05-01 07:45 - 12:00
May 1, 2021 – Valley Grove Baptist Church, 9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. To pre-register for this class, contact Keith Davis at (865) 387-3519 or krdavis707@gmail.com with your names and classes desired. Masks are required while on campus.
Please preregister by Tuesday, April 27, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM Registration
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)
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/

Regional Training - Shelbyville (Middle TN)
2021-04-30 17:30 - 2021-05-01 15:00
April 30 – May 1, 2021 – First Baptist Church, 304 E. Depot Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE – click here. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926. Masks must be worn on campus.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 26, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
2021 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/

Chaplaincy - Shelbyville (held during the Regional Training) (Middle TN)
2021-04-30 17:30 - 2021-05-01 14:00
April 30 – May 1, 2021 – First Baptist Church, 304 E. Depot Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926. Masks must be worn on campus.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class – This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains.
Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:15 a.m. until … finished (approx. 2:00 p.m.); Lunch will be provided on Saturday at $6/person and there will be breaks.
REGISTER ONLINE – click here.
Please pre-register by Monday, April 26, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday.
2021 Regional Training Agenda – West – click here

REMEMBER THERE ARE PREREQUISTES:
1. You have taken the Introduction to Disaster Relief in the last three years.
2. You have downloaded and read the new introduction to DR Chaplaincy manual, DR_Chaplain Training Manual_2016– click here. You are responsible for printing your own personal copy and for having READ THIS MANUAL before the training.
3. You have registered.
4. You are among the first 40 people who register.
5. You have a letter of recommendation from your pastor. THIS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE TRAINING.
**********
Directions:
1) Select the form – 2021 Record of Volunteer Training – fillable
2) Fill in all the blanks that are shaded in blue.
3) Print the form AND initial and sign in the required places.
4) Bring the completed forms 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.

Introduction to Disaster and Flood Recovery - Knoxville (East TN)
2021-04-24 09:15 - 13:45
April 24, 2021 – Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN. To pre-register for this class, contact Julie Carr at (804) 387-5756 or jcarr@fellowshipknox.org with your names and classes desired. Masks are required while on campus.
Please preregister by Tuesday, April 20, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials.
The credentialing fee is $36. This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID and background check but also the cost of any of the basic training courses a volunteer wants to take over the next 3 years.
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.”
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Registration
9:45 AM -11:45 AM Introduction to Disaster Relief (2 hr.)
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch – $6/person
12:15 PM – 1:45 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 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/
