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Our History.
Isaiah 61 Ministries (Isaiah 61), founded on June 30, 2010, by a Declaration made in Virginia, USA, was born out of an earlier work of similar name, Isaiah 61 Ministries, Inc., which was created in 2005 and incorporated in 2006. Isaiah 61’s mission is to continue the ministry of Jesus, who, as prophesied in Isaiah 61:1-4, and fulfilled in Luke 4:17-19, came to release His followers from the bondage of satanic oppression. Several years of ministry under the former organization led to the realization that a house church initiative was necessary (and already occurring organically), as persons who had received ministry from Isaiah 61 were forming their own Covenant Communities for the purpose of koinonia (intimate fellowship), worship, spiritual growth, personal accountability, and Christian outreach.
Isaiah 61 was organized as a Covenant Community (see Acts chapters 2&4), with a vision to establish satellite I-61 Covenant Communities meeting in other locations. (see Matthew. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:45-48; John 21:21; and Acts 1:8.) Isaiah 61 continues the work pioneered by the predecessor I-61 organization, but also takes the next step of creating Covenant Community(ies). I-61 Covenant Communities are committed to follow Jesus’ mandate to preach the Kingdom of God, heal the sick, and drive out evil spirits (Jesus’ PHD), see Luke 9:1-2 and 10:2+17, Matthew 10:1, Mark 6:7. Isaiah 61 is a ministry of the one true Church headed by Jesus Christ.
Our Guiding Principles.
You cannot give what you have not received.
People need to receive both salvation and sanctification (spiritual maturity and freedom, i.e., breaking curses, healing and deliverance) through Jesus Christ in order to fully realize and walk in the plans that God intends for each person in the world. As the founder began walking in the deliverance ministry, he realized that many Christians were spiritually oppressed by demonic forces, yet, their own pastors were unable to help them because they themselves had not personally experienced a personal deliverance and/or healing, nor did they believe that this part of Jesus' ministry is still pertinent and applicable today.
Salvation: Romans 10:9; 1 Corinthians 15:3. Sanctification: Luke 8:1-2; Mark 16:9; Timothy 2:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 5:23; Acts 26:18; Colossians 3:5; 2 Peter 3:18; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 4:24; 2 Corinthians 7:1
Testify and share what you have received.
We noticed that some people, after receiving a healing or deliverance, quickly lost it. Those who continued to walk in healing and deliverance, and, especially those who testified and helped others, were the ones who seemed to benefit the most.
Matthew 10:33, 26:26-27; Mark 5:19; Revelation 12:11.
The laws of headship and community.
In order to grow and thrive in the life of a true Christian, one must be under the authority of a Godly shepherd (minister/ministry team) and walk in an honest, transparent community with a like-minded group of believers. This community is especially important as one embarks upon the deliverance journey to avoid the possibility of becoming discouraged, or even fall backward, should church leaders and others express doubts or unbelief about the person's freedom or healing experience. If a ministry receiver has no one to share with about their experience (for fear of rejection or ridicule), they may become isolated, and revert to following a powerless Christianity.
Under Authority: Romans 13:1; Titus 3:1; Hebrews 13:17. Covenant Community: 1 Corinthians 15:33; Hebrews 10:25; Matthew 18:20; Romans 12:5; 1 Peter 4:10.
Our Goals
To offer intercessory prayer
including prayers for healing and deliverance to Christians and sincere seekers who acknowledge their need to break free from generational curses, personal sin patterns, unhealed wounds and traumas, and other forms of demonic oppression.
To establish and support Koinonia fellowships
(Covenant Communities) for those who have received prayer ministry to help them maintain and grow deeper in their freedom and healing through Christ, and to grow in Kingdom living (i.e., living in a righteous and Godly way with God and others) after receiving prayer ministry.
To evangelize the lost and luke-warm believers
who are not walking closely with the Lord in the freedom Jesus came to give us. We evangelize both individually and through community, especially through the ministry of spiritual warfare and Kingdom living discipleship. We encourage business as missions and other creative approaches to evangelism of our members, and also Christian education initiatives to support our member families.
To disciple those who desire to learn about and grow
deeper in the areas of spiritual warfare, deliverance and healing prayers, and who desire to serve in ministry with Isaiah 61.
To provide research and help disseminate knowledge
in the field of spiritual warfare through books, monographs, articles, training materials and translations.