Street Pastors

• Agape


  A word used in the Bible that describes selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love
• Street Pastors


  • Christian adult volunteers who receive training to patrol the streets in urban areas
  • They do not have the power to enforce the law but provide a reassuring presence in local communities
  • Their initial aim was to challenge gang culture and the use of knives and guns
  • Their focus has widened to include responding to drunkenness, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime
  • They aim to help and care for vulnerable people in practical ways, working closely with councils and the police
• Street Pastors


  1. Wearing a blue, reflective 'Street Pastor' uniform

  2. Listening to people's problems

  3. Giving guidance regarding agencies which might be able to help

  4. Discouraging anti-social behaviour
• Street Pastors are backed up by prayer partners (Prayer Pastors) who pray for the Street Pastors and the work they are doing
• Since 2003 Street Pastors has grown rapidly and they now operate in nearly 300 locations worldwide with around 14,000 trained personnel
• School Pastors


  • Aim to reduce anti-social behaviour, illegal drug use and bullying
  • Mentor young people and patrol within and around schools to help prevent behaviour problems
• There recently has been the development of College Pastors, Rail Pastors, and (in the event of a disaster) Response Pastors
• The mission of the Church includes trying to make a positive contribution to the local community and being a good neighbour
• James 2:17: 'Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.'
• This has resulted in organisations such as the Neighbourhood Prayer Network, the Boys' and Girls' Brigades, the YMCA, and projects designed to help people's physical well-being such as Parish Nursing
• Parish Nursing


  • Provides registered parish nurses to promote well-being in body, mind and spirit
  • Their work includes diagnosing early signs of health problems, training and coordinating volunteers to help alleviate loneliness or provide support during times of crisis, and giving additional help to the NHS
  • They encourage healthy living through exercise and a healthy diet, and provide education and health advice
  • Their focus is on the person rather than just their medical condition, and they will listen to problems, give reassurance, pray with them if asked and direct them to specific services if required