Disaster often strikes without warning, claiming victims from every segment of our society.
In 1976, American Baptists coordinated domestic relief efforts by developing a regional response system coordinated by National Ministries' Office of National Disaster Reponse. For more than 50 years, American Baptist congregations have been resettling refugees, one family at a time. In fact, since 1948, American Baptists have sponsored more than 87,000 refugees, making the ABC a leader among the original denominational partners cooperating with Church World Service's refugee resettlement office. Kenneth L. George , Director, ext. 2426 Diane Giova , Administrative Specialist, ext.