Disaster Relief
Earthquakes and tsunamis. Hurricanes and tornadoes. War and famine. Disasters like these consistently raise the question: Where is a good God in all of this? Even as Christians wrestle with this question, they continue to send out workers and supplies to bring what relief they can. But logistical challenges, financial problems, and (particularly in recent years) the continual arrival of one disaster after another can all add up to create “compassion fatigue” for both relief workers and the people who support them.
Featured Articles
A ministry leader in Sri Lanka advises his colleagues on spiritual disciplines during a crisis.
Let's not bash traditional Christian answers to disaster, only keep them in context.
Mired in Crises, Lebanon Marks 1 Year Since Horrific Beirut BlastFirst anniversary of port explosion brings prayer and protests as severe need for humanitarian aid and political reform remains.
Miami-Area Churches Pray for Miracles, Minister to Rescue Teams After Condo CollapseNearby congregations offer snacks and spiritual care to those tasked with “bringing order to the chaos.”
Delivered Twice from Death in Lebanon, Retiree Keeps Serving After ExplosionFrom an orphanage to Beirut’s fanciest hotel to World Vision’s top ranks, Jean Bouchebel has seen how God does not forsake his church.
Ashes to Ashes: How St. Vincent Churches Keep Hope After Recent Volcanic EruptionWater and supplies from ministry partners represent the gospel in action during the biggest disaster on the island in a generation.
Aftershocks: What the Japanese Church Has Learned 10 Years After FukushimaThe 2011 triple disaster devastated the Tohoku region of northeast Japan and dramatically disrupted Christian ministry—for the better.
Fighting the Pandemic with Our Hearts and Our SmartsA development economist and a disaster-relief expert show how to approach COVID-19 as “Shrewd Samaritans.”
How I Explained Beirut’s Explosion to My KidsAs Christian parents, our children must know we will keep them safe. But that does not mean keeping them comfortable.
Spiritual First Aid: Resources for Responding to COVID-19 Mental Health ChallengesCrafted by Humanitarian Disaster Institute with CT Creative StudioIntroducing the first-ever biblically-based and research-based disaster spiritual and emotional care intervention, manual, and summit.
Dorian Destroys Tiny Bahamas Island With 3 Churches and 300 PeopleChristian relief workers wait for floods to recede before they can make it to the hardest-hit places like Man-O-War Cay.
If You Give a Tsunami Survivor a CrayonMinistries in Sulawesi, Indonesia, engage kids in a crucial first step in trauma healing: play.
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