WHO CAN BE A STREET PASTOR?
We are always looking for people who have a heart to serve God by loving and caring for others right in the heart of Walsall, please come and join us!
To be a Street Pastor you must:
- be at least 18 years old – but there’s no upper age limit!
- be a Christian attending a local church for at least a year
- be able to supply 2 character references from people who know you well – one must be your church leader, the other of your own choice
- be DBS checked and cleared (we can do this for you!)
- be willing to attend an interview with the Walsall Street Pastors Coordinator and at least one other from the Management Committee
- be willing to attend and complete initial training and any ongoing training
- be able to commit to going out on duty from 10pm – 4am once a month (each Street Pastor goes out on shift no more than once a month)
- be willing to work as part of a team, non-judgmental, willingness to serve others and good sense of humour!
PRAYER PASTORS
We also need people to join our Prayer Pastors team, this role involves praying for or with the Street Pastor team, covering them in prayer while they are out on the streets in Walsall. This is a vital role which places God at the heart of our work and backs up everything the Street Pastors do. There are no specific requirements for this role, just a willingness to be on the rota once a month. There is an option to pray from home or join us at our base until approximately midnight.
If you are interested in joining us as a Street Pastor or Prayer Pastor, please visit the contact us page to find out how to get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!