"We are safe by God's grace, but are suffering from a lack of water and food. Many thousands of people are homeless now," he said.
"Many poor people's houses nearby have gone and more than 400 people ran to the college for shelter. The problem is we have no food for them. I am going out to our mission fields to see if I can find our people. Thank you for your prayers."
A network of pastors, students and churches is being coordinated by Release International's partners on the ground to provide shelter for hundreds of homeless families.
"Believers have responded sacrificially and courageously to reach out with help and hope," said Release. "In a land where the nation's leaders have vowed to eradicate Christianity the challenge is to reach out with the gospel and demonstrate the love of God."
The Director of Operations at Christian humanitarian agency World Emergency Relief, Alex Haxton, said on Friday that negative media headlines have meant that emergency appeals for Burma are receiving donations well below expectations.
Whilst media reports have tended to spotlight the struggle aid agencies are facing to bring aid to cyclone survivors, Haxton insisted that those agencies with native Burmese partners on the ground, like WER, World Vision and Tearfund, are successfully reaching those in need with emergency relief.
He appealed to Christians not to be dissuaded from giving to emergency appeals.
"The need is real, the need is great. So do give and pray that righteousness will prevail. Don't be negative, don't be sceptical, but give and give generously because there is real need," he said.
Release International said it had also begun successfully sending out aid from the UK and that it plans to send more as funds come in.
"Please help the Christians of Burma as they reach out to their communities to save lives," said Dipper. "Help them to rebuild their homes, schools, churches and orphanages."
Premier Christian Radio and Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) have teamed up for a new nationwide campaign, Change for Burma!, to highlight the current crisis in the country and mobilise Christians the world over in championing human rights and freedom in Burma.
"The campaign highlights three immediate steps which the international community should take to address the political and humanitarian emergency in Burma," said Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
