August 18, 2026
The River Always Wins
After historic Indiana flooding, churches and IDES showed the power of compassion, reminding believers that even when floodwaters rise, God remains our refuge and the river of life will win.
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June 30, 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Churches Join Relief Efforts
After two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, missionaries Jorge and Diana Lugo reported deep losses among church families as relief efforts shift from rescue to long-term recovery.
Uniting for the Mission: Renew.org and ICOM Partner to Advance Global Disciple Making
In a significant move toward greater unity and impact within the Restoration Movement, Renew.org and the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) are launching a formal partnership aimed at strengthening disciple-making efforts both locally and globally.
September 30, 2025
Fill This Container: Conditions in Ukraine Spark a Major Effort at ICOM
Mulberry Int., ICOM, IDES, Lifeline, and FAME collaborate to fill at least one 40-foot container and have it over to the people of Ukraine by 2026.
August 6, 2024
One Year Later: Cornerstone Christian Church’s Response to the Maui Wildfires
One year after the devastating Maui wildfires, the Cornerstone Christian Church has found a way to use the tragedy to share the love of Jesus.
‘Entrusted’—ICOM’s President Shares Vision for 2024 Conference
"The ICOM 2024 theme of 'Entrusted' comes from 2 Timothy 2:2," 2024 president Andrew Jit shares. "Jesus has entrusted to us the best news, the gospel, and we are called to preach and proclaim it to those around us, both in our Jerusalem and to the ends of the earth." . . .
StoneBridge, IDES Helping with Tornado Recovery in Omaha Area
StoneBridge Christian Church and International Disaster Emergency Service are teaming to help with recovery efforts in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. That Omaha suburb is one of many areas ravaged by tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and other states over the weekend. . . .
February 9, 2024
IDES Helped Close to 700,000 People During 2023, Its 50th Year
Christian Standard asked IDES to share a rundown of the organization’s disaster relief efforts during 2023, its 50th year. There were three major U.S. disasters and three major international disasters during the year to which IDES dedicated its resources, expertise, and manpower. But it is continuing to help with some pre-2023 disasters. All totaled, IDES helped close to 700,000 people . . .
July 28, 2023
Former IDES Executive Director Rick Jett Dies
Rick Jett, who was associated with IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) for almost four decades, and who led the mission agency for 19 years as executive director before retiring two years ago, died on Wednesday.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘IDES Was Started by a Man with a Mission’ (1991)
In honor of the 50th anniversary of IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service), we again share a 1991 article about Milton B. Bates, the man who started the disaster relief organization. IDES will mark its anniversary with an open house July 8 at its headquarters in Noblesville, Ind.
IDES Planning 50th Anniversary Open House (Plus News Briefs)
International Disaster Emergency Service—better known as IDES—will celebrate 50 years of sharing help and hope worldwide on July 8 with an open house and a 5-kilometer walk and run. Plus additional news briefs from ICOM, Great Lakes Christian College, Ozark Christian College, and more. . . .
IDES to Serve Tornado Victims in Mississippi
International Disaster Emergency Service has connected with a few churches in the Amory, Miss., area, which was devastated by tornadoes Friday night. It initially will partner with North Boulevard Christian Church . . .
IDES Providing Aid to Thousands of Quake Victims
IDES is working to provide aid and help relieve suffering in Syria and Turkey resulting from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on Feb. 6. The Christian disaster response ministry has provided aid to more than 20,000 people. It has been working through two partners in Turkey and one in Syria. . . .
February 14, 2023
Team Expansion, IDES Rushing Aid to Quake Victims
Christian agencies have mobilized to try to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, but an urgent need exists for financial contributions so that more people can be helped sooner. Team Expansion and IDES both shared some of the ways their ministries are helping that region’s earthquake victims.
December 6, 2022
Churches Partner with IDES to Reap ‘Harvest of Talents’ to Feed Hungry Worldwide
Six churches combined to raise almost $190,000 this year for International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) Harvest of Talents hunger projects. Over the past 39 years, Harvest of Talents events have generated $4.3 million to combat world hunger. Any individual or church can participate.
October 18, 2022
First Christian of Fort Myers, IDES Engaged in Hurricane Ian Relief
Gary Cox has been in Fort Myers, Fla., for 33 years. He’s been through a handful of hurricanes. But he’s never seen anything like the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. “This is just widespread devastation,” said the co-lead pastor of First Christian Church in Fort Myers. . . .
September 7, 2022
News Briefs for September 7
Briefs about a "Fresh Hope" Mental Health Care Summit for Pastors in Iowa, expansion by Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, and more.
IDES Responds to Crisis in and Around Ukraine
When Russia attacked Ukraine, IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) sprang into action. IDES, which is accustomed to operating under challenging circumstances, has partnered with 15 organization to provide relief to Ukraine and 11 surrounding countries. . . .
March 30, 2022
CMF Working Through Church Partners in Ukraine (Plus News Briefs)
News briefs about CMF International, Great Lakes Christian College, Sunnybrook Christian Church, the 2022 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, and more.
UKRAINE: Refugees Flood Western Ukraine
Residents of western Ukraine are hosting refugees in their homes and helping them obtain provisions as these displaced people attempt to flee to Poland and other Eastern European countries.
