About Safehouse
A spiritual home for Iranians, built on relationship, trust, prayer and faithfulness to Christ.
Who we are
Safehouse Ministries was born out of a deep desire to serve Iranian people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Many Iranians today live between two worlds: the country they left behind and the new country in which they are trying to take root. Many carry stories of pain, loss, persecution, migration, loneliness and spiritual searching.
In that reality, Safehouse wants to be a place of safety, faith, healing and community.
Our mission
Our mission is to create safe spiritual spaces where Iranians can meet Jesus Christ, grow in faith, receive restoration and be equipped to serve others. Through discipleship, worship, teaching, pastoral care and practical support, we want to contribute to a healthy, hopeful and missional Iranian church, both in the diaspora and among believers within Iran.
Our vision
Our vision is a generation of Iranian believers rooted in Christ, healed from deep wounds, growing in spiritual maturity and becoming a blessing to others. We believe that even in times of persecution, crisis and uncertainty, God builds his church and calls people to hope, faithfulness and service.
Iranians in the diaspora
Many Iranians in Europe live with questions about identity, faith, the future and belonging. Safehouse helps them rebuild their lives on Christ through community, teaching, worship, pastoral care and discipleship, in partnership with local churches.
Iran and the persecuted church
The church in Iran often grows in silence, under pressure and at great risk. We stand alongside these believers through prayer, encouragement, spiritual support and practical help where it is safe and responsible to do so. For safety reasons we publish no names, faces or locations. Protecting people always comes first.
From our gatherings
A glimpse of conferences, worship evenings and moments of community.
Worship and conferences
Evenings of worship, prayer and conferences where people meet God.
Teaching and gatherings
Gatherings with biblical teaching, encouragement and community.
Prayer
Praying together for one another, for the church and for Iran.
Practical support
Tangible help for families and people in need.
Children's ministry
A safe place where children learn about God's love.
Founders
Dariush and Hodeis
Safehouse Ministries is led by Dariush and Hodeis, who have been involved for many years in ministry among Iranians in the Netherlands, Europe and beyond. Their heart is for worship, discipleship, pastoral care, teaching and restoration. Safehouse did not begin as a project, but out of a calling: to offer people a safe place where they can meet Christ, receive healing and grow into their purpose.
Voices from our community
I found many friends who share the same vision as me, who have been touched by the kindness of Christ and know the true value of living in faith. In this group I learned how to read the Bible joyfully, with a life-changing method and from a new perspective.
SafeHouse is a place where I could taste the real happiness of Jesus, which gave me power in the hard times. SafeHouse is a safe place where I feel the presence of God with happiness and joy. A house means nothing without a family; here you find a great family with big hearts.
SafeHouse is a place where I could taste the real happiness of Jesus, which gave me power in the hard times. SafeHouse is a safe place where I feel the presence of God with happiness and joy. A house means nothing without a family; here you find a great family with big hearts.
SafeHouse gave me friends who share the same vision as me and who are my age, people who have been touched by the kindness of Christ and know the true value of living in faith. It encourages me all the time. In this group I learned how to read the Bible joyfully, with a life-changing method and from a new perspective.