Qualifications
Are we qualified?
It's real simple....we have two qualifications for serving on our board:
1) You have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior.
2) You share our vision of spreading the gospel through this ministry.
Shelter Director
P. Seth Roberts
Seth has been with the shelter as director now for three years and brings a great deal of experience in people management, project oversite, planning and development. He brings with him years of military experience, and a great love for Jesus, people, and the gospel. Seth is accompanied by his wife Tia, and daughter Morgana.
Program Pastors
Pastor Al Tieman, Director of Widow Services
Al has been a long time elder at the church and has been serving there for 13+ years. His compassion for others and ability to handle the word of God make him exceptionally qualified for this position. Not only is Al the co-host of our podcast but additionally serves as pastor for Sunday morning services.
Pastor Gary Staples, Director of Christian Education
Gary has been a long time member and serves as an elder within the SBJ church. Gary is a graduate of bible college and serves as our director of education ensuring that God's word is handled correctly and preached within biblical authority. He also oversees our teachers who share the word throughout the week.
Pastor Peter Bolduc, Director of Music & Worship
Peter has been an elder in the church and director of worship music for over a decade. His heart is to lead us in worship as we prepare to hear the word of God. Peter's love for God and for the people at SBJ is evident in the opportunities and guidance he freely gives.
Shelter Staff
Who helps run the shelter?
This homeless shelter is mostly staffed by our homeless people. WHAT? You read correctly! Many of the folks who have walked in through the doors of this shelter and having nothing, are actually assisting with managing this place! Many have lost jobs, lost their homes and yet have found a new lease on life by entering into this shelter; finding purpose and wholeness by giving of themselves to the mission and vision of the organization.
This shelter, located Skowhegan, Maine, could be a template for other churches to follow. The somewhat unorthodox method of having the residents help to maintain the facility and establish it by feeding, clothing and helping others to find gainful employment is nothing short of miraculous...and it works! The staff (residents) get room and board for their positions. They work in the office, the food pantry, the laundry, maintenance, yard work, supply, and the kitchen. They fire up the wood boiler and do any necessary chores; all requirements for an on-going operation, so that when the next needy soul shows up at the door, there is shelter from the storm!
Contact Information
How to reach us:
Shelters By Jesus, Inc. is located at 12 McClellan St. in Skowhegan, Maine 04976, which houses our main church building / family shelter and our men's shelter building. You can also reach us by phone by calling (207) 474 - 8833.