International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) — Organization Profile
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a Christian relief and missions organization that works to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. From its headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana, IDES mobilizes resources and partnerships to respond quickly when crises strike and to support longer-term recovery and ministry through local churches and mission partners.
IDES frames its work around three main focus areas: Disaster Response, Development, and Disciple-Making. In disaster response, IDES supports practical relief that can include refugee aid, debris cleanup, emergency funding, food and supply distribution, home repairs, and the distribution and construction of storage sheds. IDES notes that U.S. disaster coordinators travel to affected areas, often working alongside a partnering church that helps host volunteers during deployments.
Beyond immediate relief, IDES also invests in development work designed to help communities move toward sustainable stability. The organization describes development as a pathway that can strengthen communities both physically and spiritually, and it has emphasized expanding capacity through trained field workers and long-term partnerships. This approach supports projects that address ongoing needs while keeping local relationships and ministry presence central.
Disciple-making is an explicit part of IDES’ identity and is integrated with relief and development efforts. IDES highlights initiatives such as Bible distribution and translation support, leadership-focused giving through the Rick Jett Leadership Fund, and “Integral Disciple-Making.” IDES also promotes its Legacy Church Campaign—an effort tied to planting new churches in connection with prior IDES projects—reflecting the organization’s aim to see lasting gospel-centered presence in communities where it serves.
A distinctive way many churches and groups participate with IDES is through the GAP Food Packing Program (God Always Provides). GAP events bring volunteers of all ages together to pack nutritious meals that are shipped to areas facing hunger and malnutrition. IDES has also been developing expanded logistics capacity through its Global Impact Center, intended to increase warehouse and office space to support domestic disaster response and the GAP meal program.
People can engage with IDES in several practical ways: giving toward specific relief needs or broader response funds, purchasing items through the Gift Catalog, joining volunteer deployments for U.S. disaster relief, participating in GAP meal packing events, and praying through IDES resources such as newsletters and prayer materials. Churches can also explore hosting fundraising efforts (such as Harvest of Talents) or coordinating training opportunities that help volunteers prepare for disaster response and ministry service.
Key Links
- Website: https://ides.org/
- About IDES: https://ides.org/aboutides
- Contact: https://ides.org/contact
- Donate: https://ides.org/donate
- Disaster Response: https://ides.org/disasterresponse
- Volunteer Opportunities: https://ides.org/volunteer-opportunities
- GAP Food Packing Program: https://ides.org/gap
- Staff: https://ides.org/staff
- Board of Directors: https://ides.org/board
Contact Information
- Email: id**@**es.org
- Phone: 317-773-4111
- Mailing address: 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/idesorg
- https://www.instagram.com/ides_org/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMVreuHgtMIxoR43lHz3Hw
Leadership
- David Stine — Executive Director
- Richie Phillips — Chairman, Board of Directors
- Tom Santillanes — Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
- Stephanie Davis — Secretary, Board of Directors
- Greg Hall — Treasurer, Board of Directors
- Becky Ramirez — Board Member
- Bev Meyer — Board Member
