Persian Refugee Outreach—formerly known as Isaiah 61 Ministries—began in Amarillo, Texas, with a clear mission: to share the love of Jesus Christ with Persian refugees through both practical support and spiritual care.

From the very beginning, God opened doors for us to serve Persian families who were new to the United States. Through offering English (ESL) classes, citizenship preparation courses, and a variety of community services, we built deep relationships of trust with families — and in that trust, we found beautiful opportunities to share the gospel. By God’s grace, many Muslims came to faith in Jesus during our time in Amarillo.

Now, as God has led us to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we continue this same heart-driven mission. Every time a Persian family needs help — whether with language barriers, medical needs, or finding work and housing — we see it as a divine opportunity to serve them, love them, and point them to Jesus.

What We Do

Our ministry focuses on both practical care and spiritual outreach through:

English (ESL) classes

Citizenship preparation

Helping families find jobs

Providing transportation and translation for medical appointments

Assisting with housing and apartment rentals

Helping purchase vehicles

Supporting children with homework

Translation help for any needs

Teaching the Bible in Farsi through our online church, Persian Elevate Church

Every act of service opens a door to share the hope and healing found in Jesus Christ — and that’s the heart of Persian Refugee Outreach.