What does it look like to bring hope in the middle of a crisis?

In this episode of the SOBC Pod, Craig sits down with Phil, one of Stone Oak Bible Church’s deacons, to talk about crisis response ministry. Phil shares his story of coming to Stone Oak, his background, and how God led him to step into leading a crisis response team after the devastating floods in the Hill Country.

They walk through what crisis response actually looks like on the ground—from clearing debris and tearing out drywall to sitting with homeowners, praying with them, and offering hope in the midst of loss. Phil also shares powerful stories from time spent serving in affected communities and how those experiences have shaped his faith.

This conversation highlights the heart behind crisis response: not just rebuilding homes, but caring for people and pointing them to Christ in some of their hardest moments.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Phil’s background, family, and journey to Stone Oak Bible Church
• How he first connected with the church and got involved serving
• His role as a deacon and heart for the church body
• How the crisis response ministry began after the Hill Country floods
• Partnering with Reach Global and existing EFCA relationships
• What disaster response work actually looks like day-to-day
• The importance of organization in crisis situations
• Moving from cleanup efforts to caring for people spiritually and emotionally
• Real stories from serving homeowners in devastated areas
• How crisis response creates opportunities for prayer, gospel conversations, and discipleship
• The role of the local church in responding to crisis
• How serving in crisis has shaped Phil’s personal faith and perspective
• Why crisis response is about more than rebuilding homes—it’s about bringing hope

If you’re part of Stone Oak Bible Church and want to get involved, you can sign up through Church Center under the Crisis Response team. The team regularly serves in the Hill Country and welcomes anyone who wants to help.

Stone Oak Bible Church is located in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more at stoneoakbible.com