Tim & Rita Woodward

"Reaching Out In Times
of Crisis"

Hello, my name is Tim Woodward and I would like to share our vision to provide urgent aid to individuals, children and families who have lost everything to famine, poverty, or natural disaster.

During my 12 years in the Army  reserves, as well as the Army National Guard as a Military Policeman,  I have seen the pain and distress of poverty, crisis, and disaster.  Within the United States, our first responders address civil order and infrastructure issues, but what of the emotional and physical needs of survivors? FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) was never intended to directly meet those needs.

At Shelby Crossroads Ministries we understand that no one person or faith-based organization can respond to every crisis , but each of us can do something, however small, to assist someone in need.  For some it may be a drink of water, a meal, shelter or clothing; for others it may be a smile, a compassionate ear, or someone to care for children while victims assess and deal with picking up the pieces of what remains of their lives before the crisis. 

We believe that actions speak louder than words. To reach others spiritually, we must often reach them by meeting their physical and emotional needs.  In times of crisis and disaster people find themselves unable to cope or deal with the situation.

Our vision is to meet the immediate physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of survivors in times of disaster. This is an overwhelming challenge that will only be accomplished by God’s working through many people both financially and by volunteering time and skill.  Shelby Crossroads Ministries is currently working with our state Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and local churches such as First Baptist Church of Shelby to develop and stage disaster relief for our community.  We are coordinating with volunteers to organize, train, and field our first specialty team.  As we structure, equip, and train our local response team, we also prepare to assist in times of regional or national disasters.  

Please consider partnering with us - your assistance, however, small, will make a tremendous impact!  Also, remember to pray for us as we reach out to our world in the name of Christ and for the Glory of our Father in heaven.

Serving Christ in Crisis,

Tim Woodward