We’re celebrating 40 years of MODR—and you’re invited! Stop by our exhibit booth at the MBC Annual Meeting, say hello, and help us mark this special milestone. Whether you’ve been part of the journey for years or are just getting to know us, we’d love to visit with you.

Thank you for praying, giving, and going to help minister to those in need! modr.org/give

Last MODR training of 2026! MODR.org/training

The QRU (Quick Response Unit) has been making the rounds at county emergency management ready festivals. Boone county earlier this week, Cole county today, and Callaway county next weekend. Thanks to all of the volunteers helping out and sharing about the work of MODR!

Another MODR team hard at it this week. This is a team led by HMBA DR with volunteers from Fulton, Boonville, Kansas City, and Jefferson City and they are serving in Muncie, IN assisting with flood recovery efforts. Thanks to the volunteers!

Twenty-five years ago, our nation watched ordinary people respond with extraordinary courage. Today, we honor that spirit - and recommit to being the hands and feet of Christ whenever disaster strikes.

Thursdays are busy days for MODR Logistics, Feeding and Maintenance teams. A big thanks for their work as they help us keep a readiness posture for response. Way to go!

September is National Preparedness Month! For Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief, preparedness is more than having supplies ready — it is part of how we serve churches, families, and communities with wisdom and compassion when crisis comes. modr.org

This is my attempt to show the work we are doing in Indiana without taking my mask off. 😁

Indiana Baptists have asked MODR to setup a site in Cicero,IN to help families recover from the historic statewide storm damage from a few weeks ago. Pray for those affected and the volunteers who are helping.

Thankful for the MODR volunteers serving in #lesterville bringing help, hope and healing.

MODR is responding to the flooding in Southeast Missouri. We've got feeding and shower teams deployed and serving the community in Lesterville. Pray for the volunteers and those impacted by the flood.

MODR has been in contact with local and state leadership regarding the catastrophic flooding in SEMO. Current plans are to assist in the Lesterville area. Pray for all affected and the volunteers bringing help, hope, and healing.

MODR teams are at work helping people affected by the July 4 storm in Osage City. Pray for those affected and the team!

MODR chaplains are serving in Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup in a variety of locations and settings-offering prayer, encouragement, and a compassionate presence to volunteers, partners, and the community. Pray for them as they continue pointing others to hope in Christ.

MBC Executive Director Wes Fowler and MODR Director Gaylon Moss joined Missouri Baptists in Burnsville, NC for the home dedication of John and Lisa, who lost their home in Hurricane Helene flooding. More than 140 Missouri Baptist volunteers served on this rebuild!

SEMA VAL, Jody Dickhaut, speaks to MODR interns at the SEMA FIFA World Cup Emergency Operations Center. @MoSEMA_

Last night’s storms brought damage - and today MODR chainsaw teams brought help. Thanks to the Maryville team who were quick to respond in Stanberry with skill, compassion, and faith.