The Church and Disaster Relief: Shelter from the Stormy Blast | Acton Institute

The Church and Disaster Relief: Shelter from the Stormy Blast | Acton Institute: "With government assistance often bureaucratic and slow to respond, Christian charity and church organizations are a vital source of relief and comfort. 'Pastors usually know their community better than government officials . . . While the government talks about systems and infrastructure problems, faith-based organizations are able to provide immediate assistance thanks to established relationships with churches on the ground,' said Franklin Graham, CEO and president of Samaritan's Purse."