Street Pastors

Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue. It was pioneered in London in January 2003 by Rev Les Isaac, Director of the Ascension Trust, and has seen some remarkable results, including drops in crime in areas where teams have been working.

Each project is set up by the Ascension Trust and run by a local coordinator with support from Ascension Trust and local churches and community groups, in partnership with Police, Council and other statutory agencies.

Some places where Street Pastors already exist are: Manchester, Southend, Leicester, Birmingham, Lincoln, Wrexham, Weston-Super-Mare and Portsmouth.

"There are many young people who feel excluded by society. Street Pastors take practical hope to the pavement for these individuals."

Joel Edwards, General Director, Evangelical Alliance UK

“A lot of people may say, what’s the church doing out here! But it’s about bringing the church out of the church and into the community. That’s what it’s all about.”

Amanda Brown, Street Pastor, Birmingham.

www.streetpastors.org.uk

Could you be a Street Pastor?

• In a group of 4, to be out in Loughborough town centre on a Friday night between 10pm and 3am (depending on the local situation.)
• To care, listen and dialogue.
• To attend 12 Saturday morning training sessions, 4 sessions of which are essential before going out on the street.
• To be available at least one Friday in four.
• To be able to serve in Loughborough for at least 12 months
• Minimum age 18 years

Could you be a Prayer Partner?

• With one other, to be situated at New Springs church, opposite the cinema, on a Friday night between 10pm and 3am (depending on the local situation.)
• To be in contact with the Street Pastors and offer help through informed prayer.
• To be available at least one Friday in four.

Could you be a Supporter?

• To learn how the scheme operates and to offer informed prayer from home.
• To raise awareness of the scheme with the wider church community and with your neighbours, work colleagues and friends.
• To help with fund raising and other activities.

If you would like to apply to be a Street Pastor please download an application form from HERE

Also, Street Pastors will be formally launched on the evening of Friday 16th May at a special service in New Springs Church (opposite Reel Cinema). Why not put the date in your diary now, with more details to come nearer the time.