Texas Baptist Men named David Wells director of its disaster relief ministries effective Jan. 1.
Wells has served as interim director of TBM disaster relief since September. Under his leadership this fall, TBM volunteers responded to hurricanes in Texas and Louisiana, as well as an ice storm. At one point, TBM disaster relief volunteers delivered help, hope and healing 75 consecutive days.
“David really stepped up and did a tremendous job of leading our disaster relief volunteers,” TBM Executive Director/CEO Mickey Lenamon said. “He led our volunteers during one of the most devastating hurricanes in Texas history. I look forward to a godly man like David leading our disaster relief efforts.”
Wells joined the TBM staff in 2019 as associate director of disaster relief. He previously was involved in Southern Baptist disaster relief ministry in Missouri and Wyoming, where he also was pastor of several churches.
He has served in relief ministries in the aftermath of a variety of disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms, snowstorms and fires.
“Being a part of disaster relief for over 25 years has been one of the greatest blessings of my life,” Wells said. “Now to be honored to lead TBM in a field that God has called me to I am truly blessed.
“I have always seen God at work in disaster relief. TBM volunteers have followed God’s call on their lives by serving others to bring help, hope and healing to a hurting world. Therefore, I see a bright future of TBM joining God in his activity in the days ahead.”
Wells succeeds Dwain Carter, who is now pastor of Tilden Baptist Church in McMullen County, south of San Antonio.
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