In 2024 we are down to a minimum of Street Pastors. To continue being a presence in our night time economy we need more community minded, active and committed volunteers. If you would like to serve your community in a very practical manner then Street Pastors might be what you’re looking for.
How can I become a Street Pastor?
Street Pastors are practising Christians aged over 18 who feel called to step out onto the streets to be the hands and feet of Christ; and also his eyes, ears and mouth too! What Street Pastors are NOT is preachers or converters. Street Pastors are simply there to Care, Listen and Help all of those out in the night time economy without judgment or condemnation. Street Pastors are also DBS checked and trained through the Ascension Trust, attending several hours of training before becoming a full Street Pastor.
Here is one of our current Street Pastors reasons for giving up their time for our night time economy:
“Why I Love Being a Street Pastor? before becoming a Street Pastor, I often thought there must be more to being a Christian than just going to church on Sunday and trying to live by God’s commandments. It took 3 goes at being invited before I eventually thought God must be telling me something and I agreed and joined. I have always felt that as a team we are very much Jesus’ hands and feet, ears and voices and always feel we make a difference to someone, however small it might seem. Plus the great rapport of being together as a team to show Jesus’ presence to people who night never go near a church. Following Christ’s example of ministering to the marginalised and outcast.”
Why not come out on patrol as an observer and see what we do?
How can I become a Prayer Pastor?
If venturing out onto the street is not for you, then why not support those who are on patrol through prayer? To become a Prayer Pastor you need to be part of a church for over a year, be over the age of eighteen, sign a Prayer Pastor agreement, have a good payer life and respect the confidential nature of the role.
If you are interested in knowing more, contact our co-ordinator, Linda, by e-mail at stratforduponavon@streetpastors.org.uk
How do I become a Friend of Street Pastors?
See the give page
For more information on how to join, please send us a message through the contact us page.