“Introduction to Disaster Relief” is an online course designed to equip individuals with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively in disaster response efforts. Developed by Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR), this course provides an overview of the biblical principles of service, the roles and responsibilities of disaster relief volunteers, and the essential practices for safety, teamwork, and compassion in crisis situations. Through engaging modules, participants will learn how to prepare for deployment, understand the phases of disaster response, and contribute meaningfully to relief efforts.
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Introduction
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Introduction.
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Lesson 2 of 3 within section Introduction.
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Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Introduction.
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Section 1: Who We Are
Section 1: Overview & Objectives
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Introduction to DR (Video)
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Lesson 3 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Lesson 4 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Lesson 5 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Lesson 6 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Lesson 7 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Section 1: Who We Are – Review
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Section 1: Who We Are.
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Section 2: What We Do
Section Overview & Objectives
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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What is a Disaster? (Video)
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Bringing Help, Hope, and Healing
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Lesson 4 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Lesson 5 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Phases of Disaster Response
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Lesson 7 of 8 within section Section 2: What We Do.
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Section 2: What We Do – Review
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Section 3: How We Do It
Section Overview & Objectives
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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This is Why We Train (Video)
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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Lesson 4 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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Lesson 5 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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Stages and Alert Systems (Video)
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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Lesson 9 of 10 within section Section 3: How We Do It.
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Section 3: How We Do It – Review
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Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics
Section Overview & Objectives
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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Direct, Indirect, and Hidden Survivors
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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Lesson 3 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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Survivor Reactions During Response
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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Top 5 Do’s for Volunteers
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics – Review
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Section 4: Deeper Disaster Dynamics.
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