Refuge of Nations was founded in 2005 “to mentor our immigrant and refugee neighbors for new life in St. Louis and beyond.”

Our vision is both inspired and empowered by Jesus Christ who immigrated to this world “to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor (Luke 4:18-19).”

We mentor our immigrant and refugee neighbors for new life in three fundamental ways. We visit their homes, helping them to navigate life in a new culture. We provide free, professional counseling of all kinds to help them start anew after suffering through a wide variety of tragedies. We also teach the Gospel, invite those who don’t know Christ to find refuge in Him, and disciple our friends for New Life in His Kingdom. For many immigrants and refugees, the alternatives to Refuge of Nations are stark- isolation, addictions, cults, depression, crime.

Refuge of Nations welcomes anyone who desires to enter humbly into caring cross-cultural relationships to volunteer with us. In fact, every week volunteers visit homes with us, provide care for children, attend our community meals, participate in celebrations, and enjoy meaningful friendships with our community members. As volunteers join in the life of our community, everyone discovers that we have much to learn from one another and that our lives are much richer for it.

How Does Refuge of Nations Mentor Others?

We Provide Skills & Perspective (See Full List of "Services")

• Free professional counseling
• Support groups
• Multi-cultural Bible teaching

We Provide Supportive Relationships (See "Services")

• Weekly home visits
• Community picnics & events
• Weekly community meetings

We Provide for Basic Needs* (See "How Can I Help?")

• Food & baby Items
• Referrals & information
• Advocacy & crisis intervention

 *On a Limited, Case by Case Basis

What is Our Goal?

Refuge of Nations’ desire is that every immigrant and refugee whom we mentor will…

• Experience security & dignity within our community.
• Know that he/she is loved freely.
• Hope that real change is possible.
• Gain knowledge & skills for new ways of living.
• Take courageous steps for the benefit of all.
• Celebrate each sign of new life in his/her life and beyond

This vision is inspired and empowered by Jesus Christ who immigrated to this world….

“to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners

and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed,

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor." (Luke 4:18-19)