Haiti Quake Destroyed Many Churches, Shredding a Mainstay of Support
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake left 1,400 people dead and several buildings in ruins. For many Haitians, the destruction of churches was particularly devastating. Read full piece
Apt Bible Passage at Catholic Mass Coincides with Earthquake
The Scripture quite literally came to life for several Catholic churches in North Carolina as a rare earthquake rattled portions of the state over the weekend during Sunday services.
Amid Coronavirus, Croatia Hit by Earthquake
As countries across the world work to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Balkan nation of Croatia found its work complicated by a massive earthquake on Sunday (March 22) — which adds to the ministry work of the small Baptist community there. After
Earthquake Heightens Utah Ministry During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rev. Bryan Catherman's neighbors were crying Wednesday, afraid the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Salt Lake City, Utah, a few hours earlier signaled the end of the world.
Churches, Send Relief Serve Survivors After Puerto Rico Quake
YAUCO, Puerto Rico -- "People are still very scared," Jonathan Santiago said of residents in Puerto Rico who endured a 6.4 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning (Jan. 7). The ensuing aftershocks and tremors have been ongoing.
Calif. Quakes Prompt Southern Baptist Response
RIDGECREST, Calif. (BP) -- A group of local, church volunteers had finished a day of cleaning up and repairing damage to Immanuel Baptist Church, Ridgecrest, Calif., following a 6.4 earthquake on July 4. The next night, the 7.1 earthquake undid their hard work and then
Indonesia Death Toll from Earthquake and Tsunami Tops 1,407 as Desperation Mounts
The Indonesian island of Sulawesi was rocked by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake
Baptists Responding to Lombok Earthquakes
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Earthquakes that shook the Indonesian island of Lombok over the past week have resulted in at least 430 deaths, and
Iran-Iraq Earthquake Called 2017’s Deadliest Yet
NASHVILLE (BP) -- The death toll continues to rise after the deadliest earthquake of 2017 shook the Iran-Iraq border late Sunday (Nov. 12).
More than 450