Bishop Sieon & Lady Anita Roberts

Bishop Sieon C. Roberts Sr., was born and raised in Gary, IN and is the
oldest of three children of Evangelist Delpha Roberts and the grandson
of the late Rev. Clarence Lobdell. He received his formal education in
the Gary Community School Corporation, graduating from Wirt High
School. Bishop Roberts and his loving wife, Anita, have been blessed
with four children.

He confessed hope in Christ, at an early age, and began preaching at the age of 18. His
passion for preaching is evident, as he delivers the word of God, with fervor. He experienced
heart-wrenching disappointments and challenges early in life but realized that God used
these experiences to serve as character building blocks while developing his ministry. His
personal life spiraled from child abuse, chronic depression, promiscuity, a painful marriage
and divorce. There were also spiritual storms, due in part to the events of his personal life. He
suffered rejection, manipulation, and pain of being overlooked for positions and feeling
unqualified. Each hurdle only strengthened his commitment to God’s work.
From an abused 15-year-old boy, on the brink of suicide, to now a man of God, Bishop
Roberts is a walking testimony of what having faith in God can do. He never gave up in spite
of the obstacles before him and believes that his life will encourage others to persevere and
not throw in the towel, when they experience difficult situations.
Bishop Sieon C. Roberts, Sr., is currently the Senior Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist
Church, in Gary, Indiana. He has a contagious spirit of generosity that flows through every
facet of his ministry. His past and present accomplishments are numerous. He is a member of
the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Gary and Vicinity. During the 35th Annual Fall Seminar,
sponsored by the Ministers’ Conference, he was the youngest pastor in the Ministers’
Conference and Bishop Robert’s level of leadership, spiritual growth and knowledge, was
displayed when he served as an instructor.
He is the author of two books “Panting After His Presence” and “Teen Rocks”. Bishop Roberts
also was part of history in the making, by co-hosting a gospel celebration for Mayor Karen
Freeman-Wilson, the 1st female, African American Mayor in the state of Indiana. On January
1, 2014, Bishop Roberts launched Sieon Roberts Ministries (SRM). SRM is a faith-based
community organization designed to liberate the lives of individuals suffering from socio-
economic oppression. The limited liability corporation is strategically partnered with the non-

for-profit Liberation Foundation to best impact urban communities across the country and is
based in Northwest Indiana.
He is passionate about his fight for the underprivileged and the unsaved. His vision for
outreach to the community-at-large is being realized daily, which includes feeding
unfortunate families, clothing giveaways to those in need, door-to door evangelizing and the
Annual Peace March.
Under his leadership, the church has shown phenomenal growth both in membership and
finances. Bishop Roberts remains humble, as he serves God’s people with renewed purpose
and determination.
In July 2015, Bishop Sieon C. Roberts Sr. received the most prestigious honor that any pastor
could have, which is the mantle of a Bishop under the reformation of Pilgrim Assemblies
International, Inc. Bishop Sieon C. Roberts Sr. was officially consecrated to the office of
Bishop on July 8, 2016.
Above, all Bishop Roberts is a visionary, organizer, and teacher of God’s Word. He is
dedicated to serving the ministry, his congregation, and the community.
Bishop Roberts’ favorite Bible verse is: Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and
before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet
unto the nations. Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)