About

Who We are

Mobilizing the Community to Minister to the Needy, so that Lives are Transformed

In the grace and power of Jesus Christ, thousands of people in Sonoma County have poured themselves out for the hungry and afflicted through the ministry of the Redwood Gospel Missions. And because of their efforts, a light has shown in the darkness. It is a light which is much more than the landmark neon “Jesus Saves” sign that lights up the corner of 6th and Wilson for the last 5 decades.

It is a light brought about by the transformed lives which have resulted from the ministries of all those who have poured themselves out. Beginning as a 14 bed shelter in 1963, the Missions now mobilize the community to minister to the needy through a variety of homeless services, recovery programs, vocational training, jail ministries, outreach events and thrift store.

Our Mission

The Redwood Gospel Missions, in the grace and power of Jesus Christ, mobilizes our community to minister to the needy so that lives are transformed.

Redwood

Redwood represents the geographical area of our service community, the “Redwood Empire.”  We serve all of Sonoma County, also reaching out to the surrounding counties which have no Rescue Ministries.

Gospel

Gospel is from the Latin word for good news. It is our desire to bring the good news of Christ’s salvation to everyone we serve and to bring the good news of hope for an improved life through the various services we provide. 

Mission

Mission is not intended to imply simply a building. We define “Mission” as a purpose or aim.  It is our objective or mission, that lives would be transformed through mobilizing and equipping people in this community to minister to the needy.

Gospel

Gospel is from the Latin word for good news. It is our desire to bring the good news of Christ’s salvation to everyone we serve and to bring the good news of hope for an improved life through the various services we provide. 

Our Vision

We envision a time when all gospel-centered churches in the North Bay area will have an effective, measurable, transformational ministry to the needy in partnership with the Redwood Gospel Missions.

Our Values

We strive to be selfless, Christ-centered servants who embrace transformational community partnerships.

Board Members

Board of Directors

Kevin P. O’Malley

Board Chair

Richard Pedersen

Vice-President

Gary Bei

Treasurer

Judy Bowhall

Secretary

John Adams

Director

Judy Samson

Director

James Mortensen

Director

Maria Letwinch

Director

Todd Felciano

Director

Staff Members

Directors

Jeff Gilman

Executive Director

James King

Director of Industrial Ministries

Karla Brown

Director of Redwood Gospel Missions Ukiah

Eric Sangervasi

Director of Partner & Community Ministries

Robin Brown

Director of Stewardship Ministries

Paul Haddorff

Director of Food Services

McKenzie High

Director of Shelter & Recovery Ministries

Lucy Woolums

Director of Finance & Administration

Partner + Community

Leydiana King

Events Coordinator

Fernando Berrios

Hispanic Partner Relations

Donation Processing Manager

Tina Karns

Volunteer Coordinator

Food Services

Ernie Castaneda

Food Services Manager

Max Bretzke

Coffee Ministries Manager

Food Catering Manager

Industrial Ministries

Carol Ward

Procurement Manager

Marisol Mercado

Production Manager - Santa Rosa

Store Manager Santa rosa

Mark Helm

Store Manager, Super Thrift - Rohnert Park

Kristina Olson

Production Manager,

Super Thrift - Rohnert Park

Shelter + Recovery

Rod Bowman

Chaplain & Church Ambassador

Matt Weatherly

Mobile Ministries Manager

Christian Crossland

Men's Guest Services Manager

Alyssa Brown

Women's Guest Services Manager

Joel Ward

Men’s New Life Program Manager

Deborah Metzler

Women's New Life Program Manager

Ministry Operations

Dan Wyrsch

Human Resource Manager

Statement of Faith

Thrift Items We are Unable to Accept

We are unable to process the following list of items due to environmental concerns, expensive landfill costs, our inability to make repairs or our inability to lift the item.

Help with a Life Controlling Issue

Breaking free from a life controlling issue isn’t easy.

Our New Life Program is for men and women who are ready to put their life controlling issues behind them and start a new life. With a focus on Jesus, you can be free.

If you’re in need of this program, you can fill out the application online. Or, you can print it out and bring it to the Mission to apply.

​Contact us at 707-578-1830 with any questions.

We serve meals!

Where:

101 6th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Phone: 707-542-4817

When:

Seven days a week – Breakfast and Dinner!

Be Our Guest

Join us at 6:15am
for an uplifting morning devotional and a warm, nutritious breakfast.

Join us at 6:00pm
for a warm, nutritious dinner and encouraging evening chapel.

Sleep Safe Tonight

Where:

101 6th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Phone: 707-542-4817

When:

Open 365 days a year

Intakes:

Men

Monday – Friday 11am

Women

Monday – Friday 3:30pm

*Subject to availability

How can we pray for you?

Visit Redwood Gospel Coffee Cafe

For more details, contact Eric Sangervasi