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Why Serve with Christ In Action

Every act of service has the power to change a life. As a CIA volunteer, you bring hope. Whether you serve at our Headquarters or deploy with us on a disaster site, every hour you give makes a difference in someone's life. This isn’t just disaster relief—it’s ministry in action.

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Every Willing Heart Has a Place

No matter your age, background, or skill set, if you’re willing, you’re needed here.

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More Than Help — It’s Hope

Every act of service at HQ or in the field is integral to bringing hope.

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Equipped and Supported

From training to safety gear, we prepare and walk with you every step of the way.

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“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

— 1 Peter 4:10

2024 VOLUNTEER IMPACT

GOD AT WORK

What God can do through your service is greater than you imagine. Every hour given, every meal served, every prayer offered reminds families they are not forgotten and that Christ’s love is near. In the process, volunteers themselves are changed, discovering the power of faith in action.

Impact by the Numbers.

+ 269 families served

+ 443 people trained to serve

+ 31,208 volunteer hours given

+ 480 volunteers mobilized

Every number tells a story of hope restored. Behind each hour served and family reached are volunteers who showed up with open hearts—turning compassion into action and faith into tangible change.

U.S. map highlighting 33 states where Christ In Action volunteers served in 2024, reflecting national outreach and faith-driven disaster response.

Volunteers from 33 states
answered the call to serve with
Christ In Action in 2024.

Serving others changes more than circumstances — it changes hearts.

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Join us in helping communities rebuild hope.

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Every Willing Heart Has a Role

There’s a place for everyone at Christ In Action — whether you’re skilled with a chainsaw, gifted in hospitality, or simply ready to lend a hand.

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Disaster Relief Crews

Be ready to clear debris, saw trees, and help families start again.

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Admin Support

Track inventory, needs, and information across multiple platforms.

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Maintenance

Repair and maintain equipment to ensure it stays mission-ready.

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Equipment & Drivers

Keep the fleet moving — from trucks & trailers to heavy equipment.

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Meals & Logistics

Prepare meals, organize supplies, and fuel relief efforts.

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Media

Capture stories, photos, and video to share hope and inspire others to serve.

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Chaplains & Care Teams

Offer prayer, comfort, and hope in the name of Jesus. Training required.

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Furnishing Hope

Deliver furniture and essentials to families rebuilding after disaster.

Every willing heart has a role. Where will you start?

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Serve All Year Long

Disasters aren’t the only time we need helping hands. Every week at CIA’s HQ, volunteers play a vital role — maintaining vehicles, repairing equipment, organizing supplies, and supporting the mission through office and communications work. These behind-the-scenes acts of service may not be on the frontlines, but they are the backbone that makes fast, effective deployments possible and ensures families receive help and hope when they need it most.

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Because of your hands here, hope goes there.

Equipment & Vehicle Repairs

Keep the fleet ready to roll at a moment’s notice.

Warehouse & Logistics

Organize, load, and prepare supplies for deployment.

Office & Admin Support

Marketing, communications, and daily operations that fuel the mission.

It’s Simple to Join the Mission

By volunteering with CIA, you have the opportunity to share the hope that you have. On deployment and at HQ, we have opportunities to meet people where they are and build a bridge to hope.

Step 1

Sign Up Online

Fill out the volunteer form to let us know you’re ready to serve.

Step 2

Get Ready to Serve

We’ll give you all the guidance you need. Training opportunities are optional for those who want to prepare more deeply.

Step 3

Serve in the Field or at HQ

Step into action — whether on a disaster site or helping year-round at our headquarters.

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IMPACT

STORIES

John Urban, Survivor & Volunteer — Paying It Forward After the Storm

When the 2015 Memorial Day flood swept through Wimberley, Texas, John and his family lost nearly everything. Five feet of water filled their home, destroying furniture, walls, and memories. For days, John stood among the ruins, unsure where to begin.

Then a man in a red shirt walked up and asked, “What’s your name?”

That man was Christ In Action’s founder, Denny Nissley. Within hours, the CIA team began tearing out soaked walls and clearing debris. By the end of the day, John’s home was stripped clean — ready for rebuilding. “We’re not going to call this a tragedy anymore,” John told his family that night. “This is going to be a blessing.”

Two years later, when Hurricane Harvey hit Corpus Christi, John kept his promise to pay it forward. He put on his own red shirt and joined Christ In Action on deployment.

His time serving others reminded him that hope often begins with a helping hand — and that every act of service can turn tragedy into a blessing.

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“I came to give back, but I ended up being blessed all over again.”

— John Urban, Disaster Survivor & Volunteer

Lives Changed Through Volunteering

  • Portrait of Russell Brown, Christ In Action deployment volunteer from Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, smiling in a red volunteer shirt and apron..

    "God opened up my eyes to see how big He really is. My heart was so touched. God used me, and it was an honor, a privilege, and a blessing. I'll never be the same."

    — Russell Brown, Deployment Volunteer, Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, Pueblo West, CO

  • Portrait of Michele Olmstead, Christ In Action headquarters volunteer, smiling in a red shirt against a stone background.

    "The Lord put on my heart to serve in this ministry. We were so impressed by how logistically well Christ In Action functions. Once I retired, it gave me a sense of purpose. I love the Christ In Action family."

    — Michele Olmstead, Weekly Headquarters Volunteer, Bentonville, VA

  • Portrait of Garrett Wygle, Christ In Action youth leader and volunteer, smiling in a blue checkered shirt.

    "I overheard a contractor say it could cost the homeowner $20,000 to gut the home. I was able to be a part of making that happen for Free for the homeowner. The homeowner shared their gratitude, and it opened the door for me to share the Gospel." 

    — Garrett Wygle, Deployment Volunteer & Youth Leader, Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, Pueblo, CO

Find Your Place in the Red Shirt Family

Every willing heart has a role — on the frontlines or behind the scenes. Your yes can change lives, including your own.

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