Crisis Relief Fund

God often works amid crises to open the hearts of many to the gospel and draw them to faith in His Son. In times of hardship, tragedy and chaos, Christar workers seek to meet tangible and pressing needs in ways that enable them to connect with people who don’t yet know the hope of the gospel and to lay the foundation for sharing the good news.

Whether the crisis in a least-reached area is a tsunami or a famine, a war or an earthquake, or a flood of refugees, Christar workers are often nearby. And, as the hands and feet of Jesus, they want to help.

Donations to the Crisis Relief Fund enable these workers and their local partners to provide timely assistance, demonstrating the love and compassion of Christ in tangible ways and opening doors for future ministry. For example, when floods swamped a region of Southeast Asia, financial assistance from the Crisis Relief Fund enabled a team of Christar workers to buy basic equipment, including a small generator, pump, power washer and shovels. They assisted those who’d been displaced from their homes, typically spending two to three days cleaning each home until it was livable again. These workers also mobilized a team of local believers to provide these relief services alongside them, multiplying their efforts.

The affected families were always quite surprised but very appreciative to receive assistance from people they didn’t know. At each home, the team shared the reason they were helping strangers—the good news of Jesus—and prayed with the family. As they did, they rejoiced to see one family embrace the gospel! These new believers have led others to faith as well, and those who trusted in Christ began gathering regularly for fellowship under the leadership of a more mature believer.

Since crises often occur unexpectedly, aid is typically needed suddenly and urgently. The goal of the Crisis Relief Fund is to have money readily available when a crisis strikes so Christar workers and their local partners can immediately begin to address pressing needs.

Continual funding is needed so that workers can continue to respond quickly and compassionately to opportunities for relief and development work in the wake of crises. Your gift will equip them to offer short-term assistance while building a foundation for ongoing outreach.

Participate With the Crisis Relief Fund

By Supporting Financially:

Gifts of any amount help equip Christar workers to respond quickly in times of crisis. We aim to keep at least $10,000 in the Crisis Relief Fund at all times to enable this rapid response.

By Praying:

• Praise God for enabling workers to demonstrate God’s love as they meet pressing needs in the wake of crises.
• Ask the Lord to continually provide funding for crisis relief so that workers can respond in a timely manner when urgent needs arise.
• Pray for those who accept Christ as a result of crisis relief projects, that they would grow in their faith, gather regularly with others for worship and share the good news they’ve found with others.