Faith in action: How ministries are filling the gap in disaster response as government agencies falter

01/10/2025 / By Finn Heartley

Faith-based organizations, like We The Remnant Ministry, are filling gaps in disaster response by providing critical aid, emotional support, and community rebuilding efforts when government agencies fall short.
Doc Chambers combines spiritual ministry with tactical preparedness, empowering communities to respond to crises independently through practical action and faith-based systems.
Chambers emphasizes leveraging local churches as distribution hubs for aid, citing their resilience and ability to operate effectively even when faced with external interference, such as from FEMA.
His upcoming book, The Art of the Jedburgh, draws on military strategies and scripture to provide a blueprint for building resilient communities capable of thriving in the face of disasters.
Chambers’ work highlights the power of collective action and faith, aiming to inspire hope, self-reliance, and community strength in times of crisis, turning chaos into order.

As government agencies falter in disaster response, faith-based organizations are stepping into the breach, providing critical aid and emotional support to communities in need. Doc Pete Chambers, founder of We The Remnant Ministry and a former Green Beret, is at the forefront of this movement, combining spiritual ministry with tactical preparedness to empower communities to respond to crises independently.

In a recent interview with Mike Adams on Brighteon.com, Chambers shared how his team provided essential aid to displaced families in North Carolina following a devastating storm. “We brought food, blankets, and emotional support to people who felt abandoned by the system,” Chambers explained. “But more than that, we helped them rebuild their lives and their communities.”

Chambers emphasized the importance of combining faith with practical action. “Ministry is life, and life is ministry,” he said. “When disaster strikes, it’s not just about handing out supplies. It’s about building systems that allow people to help themselves and each other.”

One of the key lessons Chambers learned during his time in North Carolina was the importance of working through local churches and ministries to distribute aid. “When you park your supplies at a church, it becomes a robust distribution center,” he said. “FEMA tried to interdict some of our shipments, but they couldn’t touch what was stored in a church. That’s where we found our strength.”

Chambers’ upcoming book, The Art of the Jedburgh, aims to equip communities with the tools they need to respond to crises independently. Drawing on his military experience and his work with We The Remnant Ministry, the book provides a blueprint for building resilient communities that can withstand both natural and man-made disasters.

“The Jedburgh teams were small, elite units that operated behind enemy lines during World War II,” Chambers explained. “They worked with local resistance groups to disrupt the enemy and build up their own forces. That’s exactly what we need to do in our communities today.”

The book is divided into three sections: What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come. Each section is grounded in scripture and provides practical advice for building community resilience. “This isn’t just about surviving the next disaster,” Chambers said. “It’s about thriving in the face of adversity and turning chaos into order.”

Chambers’ work in North Carolina is a testament to the power of faith and collective action. During a Christmas trip to the region, his team hosted a party for displaced families, providing meals, gifts, and emotional support. “We wanted to show them that they weren’t alone,” Chambers said. “We wanted to remind them that there is hope, even in the darkest times.”

As government agencies continue to falter, faith-based organizations like We The Remnant Ministry are stepping up to fill the gap. “We’re not waiting for someone else to save us,” Chambers said. “We’re taking responsibility for our own communities and building the systems we need to survive and thrive.”

In a world where chaos seems to reign, Chambers’ message is clear: “We are the hands and feet of the ecclesia, the church. Together, we can turn the tide and bring order to the chaos.”
Watch this full episode of the “Health Ranger Report” with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, and Doc Pete Chambers as they talk about the role of faith and community in overcoming adversity.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.