Disaster Response Team
Disaster preparedness and timely response is essential for the protection of lives and property as well as mitigating the sense of loss and hopelessness in the aftermath of a disaster. Assisting affected individuals, groups, and churches through disasters witnesses to the love and healing of Jesus Christ and builds up the resiliency of the body of Christ.
Explore More Resources:
Click the button to explore the Disaster Preparedness and Resources Page for a myriad of links to grants, preparedness and response instructions, emergency contacts and more!
It includes resources from PC(USA), FEMA, Synod of the Sun, TXDOT, and Board of Pensions.
Synod Disaster Response
LINK to ARTICLE on DISASTER RESPONSE
Recently, SPDR and leaders of Mission Presbytery gathered for a webinar and conversation around Church Disaster Readiness. You can watch this discussion and consider steps your congregation can take today.
2025 Committee Members
MODERATOR
Rev. James P. Reinarz
Grace Presbytery
STAFF
Rev. Pepa Paniagua, Coordinator of Innovation & New Ministry Development
Grace Presbytery
Tammy Stepka, Office & Ministry Coordinator
Grace Presbytery
MEMBERS
Rev. Dr. James W. Ellor
Waco, First Presbyterian Church
John Hill
Grace Presbytery
Jim Houston
Southlake, Trinity Presbyterian Church
John Kusewitt
Mesquite, First Presbyterian Church
Rev. James P. Reinarz
Grace Presbytery
Kenneth Rigoulot
Grapevine, First Presbyterian Church
Janet Walters
Richardson, Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church
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