Hi, my name is Travis Sharpe and I’m the Founder/President of Unsheltered International. Thanks for visiting our site! Read on to learn how our site and blog can help you.
The Sharpe’s
A little background
The first time I ever met a homeless person I was scared to death! I was a young Bible College student and I thought that it was a complete accident, meeting someone that was homeless. But I couldn’t have been more wrong!
That first meeting, in 1996, Actually changed the course of my entire life.
I began to minister to the homeless after that first meeting and I have never looked back. I absolutely love the calling that God has placed on my life.
Some of my experiences
- Forming and leading the City Bus Route at Victory Baptist Church in North Augusta, SC from 1997-2001.
- Starting the Garden City Rescue Mission in Augusta, GA and continuing as the Director from 2001-2009.
- Started Unsheltered International in 2011.
- Started Unsheltered International, Philippines in 2015
- Ministering to street children, squatters, homeless adults in developing nations (Philippines, Costa Rica, Honduras)
- Partnering with foreign nationals in various ministry venues
- Preaching revivals and missions conferences across the United States
- Working in homeless camps and on the streets in over 25 U.S. cities
- Leading disaster relief efforts in 5 states
- Prison and jail ministry
- My testimony was featured on the radio program UNSHACKLED! Produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, IL.
What I am passionate about
I am passionate about ministering to the homeless and telling them about my Savior, Jesus Christ.
I am also passionate about helping other men and women who have a desire to minister to the homeless.
When I first began in this type of ministry, I had tons of questions but no one to look up to. Everything I have learned about ministering to the homeless has been by trial and error (sometimes more error!).
Now, with 18 years of real life experience, I love to share the things I have learned.
How I help other people who minister to the homeless
Through my Blog
I write about my own experiences and the things I have learned. Some popular articles are:
- How To Make Snack Packs and Hygiene Kits For The Homeless
- The Most Important Question To Ask Before You Help Someone
- Helping The Homeless On A Limited Budget
I write inspirational posts to encourage. A couple popular ones are:
- Discouraged? Here Are My Top 5 Ways To Fight That
- 5 Keys To Being A Good Friend To Someone Experiencing Homelessness
I write some random things too. Like these popular posts:
- The Thing On TV That Irritates Me The Most
- Why Churches Don’t Really Minister
- Would You Let A Homeless Man Buy Your Lunch? I Did, Here’s why
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