UPDATE: VENEZUELA
Paula White Ministries Responds in Venezuela After Devastating Earthquake
Just days after the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, Paula White Ministries was boots on the ground, working alongside pastors, churches, and humanitarian partners to assess the damage and begin building a path toward relief and recovery.
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The disaster, described as one of the worst in Venezuela’s modern history, was triggered by back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude that struck just seconds apart near the country’s northern coast. The destruction has been catastrophic. Entire blocks of apartment buildings and high-rises have collapsed. Hospitals and emergency systems are overwhelmed. Tens of thousands of families have been affected, and thousands remain displaced after losing homes, apartments, and businesses. The death toll continues to climb as rescue teams search through mountains of rubble and thousands are still missing. Reports estimate that tens of thousands of buildings have been damaged or destroyed, with some of the worst devastation concentrated in La Guaira, Caracas, and surrounding coastal communities.
“We have been in war zones and disaster zones around the world,” said Pastor Todd Lamphere of Paula White Ministries. “This is as bad as we have ever seen. Whole blocks of high-rise buildings are demolished. Venezuela is in a time of national crisis.”
Pastor Todd traveled to Venezuela on behalf of Pastor Paula White-Cain and Paula White Ministries to help assess conditions on the ground, strengthen relationships with local pastors, and work with ministry and humanitarian leaders to develop a coordinated relief response. During the trip, PWM connected with church leaders, government officials, and relief organizations to establish a pipeline for aid distribution and long-term support.
“This is the time for the Big C Church to arise and come alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Pastor Paula White-Cain said. “There are approximately 100 churches, and that number continues to grow, that have been completely demolished. Pastors are needing a place for their congregations to meet. We are creating a path for churches to adopt congregations in Venezuela.”
That vision is now becoming a reality through a growing coalition of churches and relief partners.
Paula White Ministries is an integral part of the Compassion Collective, a collaborative network of ministry and humanitarian organizations that come together to serve the hurting in times of disaster. The Collective includes organizations such as CityServe, National Faith Advisory Board, World Vision, No Child Hungry, MedicCorp, and Love and Life Foundation, among others, each bringing critical expertise and resources to the response effort.
Relief efforts are already underway. Starlink systems are being deployed to churches and clinics to restore communication in hard-hit areas. Food, water, and clothing are beginning to flow into the country. Medical needs are being addressed, though the healthcare system remains overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis. It is currently estimated that around 100 churches have been completely destroyed, leaving pastors and congregations without a place to gather for worship, prayer, and community support.
For many pastors, the burden is twofold. They are not only navigating the devastation experienced by their own families, but also the urgent needs of their congregations and surrounding communities. In the midst of collapsed buildings, displacement, grief, and uncertainty, the local church remains one of the most trusted and strategic centers of hope.
That is why Paula White Ministries is committed not only to immediate relief, but also to helping rebuild the Church in Venezuela.
In the days ahead, PWM will continue working with local pastors, humanitarian partners, and government leaders to develop a detailed relief and rebuilding strategy. A key part of that strategy is creating opportunities for churches in the United States to adopt churches and congregations in Venezuela—helping provide practical support, ministry resources, and long-term encouragement to pastors serving on the front lines of this tragedy.
At a time when Venezuela is facing deep loss and overwhelming need, Paula White Ministries is standing with the Church, serving the vulnerable, and helping carry hope into one of the nation’s darkest hours.
