Sunday Highlight: June 21, 2026
John Heading serves as the state director of Ohio Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. He coordinates deployment efforts and guides the ministry to serve more effectively. As a chaplain endorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention, John also deploys with teams to care for volunteers and minister to residents impacted by disaster.
His role includes assessing emotional and spiritual needs, offering comfort, and sharing the hope of the Gospel. The most rewarding part of his ministry is seeing lives changed, not just through physical help, but through spiritual transformation.
“Recently, the home of Amy and her family was flooded,” John shared. “Everything had to be removed and thrown into two large dumpsters. It was a big loss; however, by the end of the day, Amy gave her life to Christ. Her request was to learn how to follow Christ and for her husband’s salvation.”
Your prayers and gifts through the Cooperative Program help people in crisis across North America experience the love of Christ. Pray that many more people will put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ through leaders like John.
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