Faith Church Leads Ongoing Relief After Devastating St. Louis Tornado which destroyed many homes May 16.
Sunset Hills, United States - June 16, 2025 / Faith Church /
St. Louis, MO — In the wake of the catastrophic tornado that swept through the St. Louis area on May 16, Faith Church and Pastor David Crank are mobilizing an extensive disaster recovery effort, meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in real-time. The mile-wide storm left a trail of devastation—entire neighborhoods leveled, homes destroyed, and families displaced—but amidst the rubble, Faith Church is rising to bring hope, healing, and help.
Within hours of the storm clearing, Faith Church teams hit the ground with chainsaws in hand, clearing debris, removing downed trees, and serving families in the hardest-hit areas. What began as a small group response has grown into a large-scale outreach across the region, powered by volunteers, partner churches, and donors from across the country.
“We’ve seen the devastation with our own eyes: families digging through rubble, homes reduced to splinters, memories scattered across the streets,” said Pastor David Crank. “But in the middle of all that heartbreak, one thing has become clear: the Church is here, and we’re not leaving.”
Faith Church’s response includes:
Purchasing a home for a displaced family
Housing hundreds of people in hotels
Distributing tons of food and critical supplies
Delivering generators, clean water, and basic necessities
Providing transportation and support to women attending the I Am Woman Conference
Offering emotional and spiritual support through prayer and one-on-one care
They also received support from national partners like Bishop T.D. Jakes and The Potter’s House (Dallas, TX), Pastor Keith Craft and Elevate Life Church (Frisco, TX), and boots-on-the-ground assistance from Convoy of Hope.
Faith Church is now calling on the greater community to continue this momentum and help meet the enormous need.
Here’s how to get involved:
Volunteer for cleanup and distribution efforts
Donate food, water, and essential supplies
Give financially to fuel ongoing relief and rebuilding work
“This isn’t about a spotlight or a stage,” said Pastor Crank. “This is about showing up with love, generosity, and a whole lot of faith. We’re rebuilding homes, but more importantly, we’re rebuilding hope—one yard, one prayer, one family at a time.”
To volunteer, donate, or partner with Faith Church in their relief efforts, visit faithchurch.com/storm.
About Faith Church:
Faith Church, led by Pastors David and Nicole Crank, is a multisite church with campuses in Missouri and Florida. The church is committed to creating a welcoming environment for individuals and families to connect with faith and each other. Through events like Candypalooza, Faith Church continues its mission to spread joy, faith, and community.
Contact Information:
Faith Church
13001 Gravois Road
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
United States
Isaiah Ascher
(314) 635-2000
https://faithchurch.com/
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