Faith in Action: Christian Ministries Rush to Bring Hope and Healing to Earthquake-Devastated Myanmar and Thailand

In the wake of a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, leaving at least 2,700 dead and countless others injured and homeless, Christian relief organizations are stepping forward to bring aid—and the hope of Christ—to the suffering. The disaster, which toppled buildings, overwhelmed hospitals, and sent workers fleeing for their lives, has left survivors in desperate need of food, shelter, and medical care. Yet amid the rubble and chaos, ministries like Samaritan’s Purse and the Southern Baptist Convention’s Send Relief are answering the call, proving that faith is not just spoken but lived out in acts of compassion.

Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, announced that the ministry is deploying a DC-8 cargo plane loaded with emergency supplies and a fully equipped mobile hospital, complete with operating rooms, emergency care, and a team of 80-130 medical and relief specialists. “Pray for these suffering people and for our teams as we respond to bring help in Jesus’ Name,” Graham urged. Meanwhile, Send Relief, the Southern Baptist Convention’s compassion arm, is working through local churches and partners to distribute food, water, blankets, and hygiene kits. Jason Cox, Send Relief’s international vice president, emphasized that local believers are already on the ground, “serving their neighbors in the midst of this devastation.”

In a region where Myanmar’s oppressive military regime restricts information and stifles free speech, the light of the Gospel is breaking through—not in words alone, but in shelter for the homeless, care for the injured, and comfort for the grieving. These ministries are not just meeting physical needs; they are embodying the love of Christ in a time of unimaginable loss. As John Williams of Hawaii Pacific Baptist Disaster Relief noted, local churches are already “meeting urgent needs and sharing the love of Jesus.” In moments like these, faith moves beyond doctrine and becomes a lifeline for the broken—a reminder that even in the darkest times, God’s people are His hands and feet, bringing hope where it’s needed most.