STREET MINISTERS

Angels Of The Night Simply Caring!

Pride in MK Awards Winner 2008

of 'Making a Difference on the Streets' Award

See the Citizen video of the Awards Ceremony on the NEWS page

The Street Ministers Project is part of the Fresh Inspirations Charitable Trust

Organised by the Executive Committee established by Christians working together from many of the churches in Milton Keynes

WE PUT 'PASTORS' ON THE STREETS

MILTON KEYNES STREET MINISTERS

A three point mission by Christians from various churches and inter-faith workers, to reach the social community - we wish to work in partnership with the Police, Authorities and Businesses in the City and beyond.

The STREET MINISTERS Project will attempt to bring help on the streets late every night, and on occassion earlier in the day, as a 'Loving Gift of Presence' to the people out on the streets late at night around our City.

The STREET MINISTERS commission is to bring an after-hours late night covering, specifically to help the homeless, the poor, the confused, the lost and the lonely, simply caring for 'The Poorest Of The Poor'.

The STREET MINISTERS also bring hope for the local community of a safer night time economy with their 'Loving gift of presence', when they are out late at the weekend Patrols (on Fridays, but hoping to be available on Thurs & Saturdays, in future).

They will be on City watch STREET PATROL in the inner City areas, around the pubs, restaurants and nightclubs and on the streets, late at night and into the early hours of the morning.

We particularly look out for lone vulnerable females that have been drinking, where they might fall prey to stalkers, rapists, muggers, or hounded by groups of men, or mixed gangs.

The STREET MINISTERS brings help as a 'Loving gift of presence' to the disenfranchised, the vulnerably housed, lonely and shut ins.

They will also bring hope for those in substance abuse and family crisis, with our pastoral counselling and psychotherapy help, offered through the the Talk Therapy MK private service

www.talktherapy.org

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The STREET MINISTERS Project also take volunteers from Any-Faith/No-Faith for this programme, to enable other Christians and non-Christians to offer help to the homeless and vulnerable, assisting us by working alongside.

Rev Fr George Booty started a form of street Pastor work, as an Evangelist in Milton Keynes, with a small group of enthusiastic friends in 1991.

His group of street pastors and church workers at that time had been on the streets, knocking doors, talking to the general public, helping wherever possible and distributing leaflets. It was mainly evangelistic, in essence.

George has been an Evangelist around Milton Keynes for almost two decades and has also led a Pastoral outreach project on the streets. He headed up a type of street pastor work in the Queensway area of Bletchley town centre, in 1995.

This street pastor ministry which included speaking and singing on the streets, caring, listening, offering support and evangelising, has since developed in recent years. The Street Ministers mission is specifically ministry to the broken, the homeless and the poorest of the poor.

This is motivated from a desire to love people and offer simple care. We offer a loving presence, and therefore we are basically just available, to answer questions and befriend people, rather than the traditionall church style of direct message, or 'preached' style evangelism.

George Says....

"I have been called to this Chaplaincy by God.

My Commission is to fulfil my Chaplaincy to the poorest of the poor in Milton Keynes and wherever God sends me in the world.

This is a Para-Church work, that is to say it cannot be limited to only one church.

I believe that the role of the Church has had to change, especially in attitude to outreach. We need to demonstrate our love and care and concern for everyone, and as St. Francis of Assissi once said,

"we must spread the Gospel by all means and where necessary, use words!".

The Bible tells us that Jesus said,

"if you give a cup of water to anyone, in my name, it is as if you had done it for me.".

Our role needs to be 'a friend of sinners'. People need to see that we care and not just have an agenda to convert people to our particular denomination.

The Eucharist liturgy explains "Jesus gave His bread to sinners". Respect has to be earned and showing people we love them allows us the privilege to speak into their lives; which comes as a sincere message of love.

This is a work which draws a person, perhaps a church pastor, or someone with a pastoral gift (a pastoral heart) to become lierally a street pastor and therefore be very effective in the Street Ministers Project.

KINGDOM WORK: The original Street Ministry team were called 'Agape Street Pastors' drawn from Agape Community International, here in Europe.

We changed the name to the STREET MINISTERS Project in November 2007. The reason is that we wanted to open up the work for other churches to join in, as we realised this ministry could become huge.

We do now have volunteers drawn from various churches and other Inter-faith people, in Milton Keynes, all working together.

These volunteers have touched the lives of people every day on the streets and support those who need help.

STREET MINISTERS

The ministry work is now opened up to other local churches, in this Kingdom work of God:-

This is an Inter-Denominational project and we invite churches to work alongside us in this ministry. We invite others to join us anytime!

"The harvest is ready, but the workers are few!"

The project: Anyone may apply to help us and assist our weekend patrol section of Street Ministers, we will welcome and work with others, regardless of their faith. All we ask is that they have a respect for our Christian views.

Requirements: You will come for an informal interview at 8.30pm (or at another agreed time) and have a 1 night trial, on a Friday night with the street patrols (9pm-3am) and under supervision; there is a minimal training time of 4 - 5 weeks (you will be given a SM handbook) before you become a Street Minister and continue to complete training.

There is much to learn, and this is our commitment to personal growth, to minister as Street Ministers.

Volunteers need to be over 18 (no upper age limit) and willing to train in this project, to be a part of the Street Ministers. You do not need to be a Christian.

Inter-Denominational: STREET MINISTERS are Inter-Denominational and accept people from all areas of the Christian Community for training and leadership.

Inter-Faith: The Inter-Faith dimension of this whole programme also means that we can train volunteers from any other faith, or religion.

We will be pleased to accept enquiries from individuals to become a part of the STREET MINISTERS Project, so long as you:-

1). Are over 18 (no upper age limit) and

2). Wish to make a sincere committment. It is normal to join as a trainee street worker to start with.

3). Are prepared to work under supervision with a carer looking after you to start with and you will be accountable for your attitude and working relationship while involved in the Street Ministers Project.

4). You will need to pass a CRB check as we work with vulnerable adults and children under 18.

5). Applicants will also need to commit to our training programme to complete the part time training course - of 12 basic sessions and train at other times, as required and arranged.

Volunteers may have some different motivations, but we do recommend similar training for everyone. Your Volunteer Handbook will help your training process from the outset and we have a 12 week training and ongoing programme.

You will need to be able to digest the training material, and demonstrate to the leadership, a submissive quality and an empathy for the poor, be self disciplined enough, and able to show maturity to help others, as a role model in our society.

The important requirement, is one of respect and a non-judgemental attitude to enable us to work with other groups and agencies within our wider community.

There is a need to demonstrate professional ethics and a duty of care to our clients and the members of our organisation. Therefore applicants will all be subject to CRB checks and details will automatically be offered to the Police.

SUPPORT & FUNDING for STREET MINISTERS:

Churches: Pastors & Leaders - Please get in touch with us if you would like to become involved in some way, or to become a part of the Street Ministers Project.

We are sure that this will glorify God, and grow your church in so many ways, if you are able to join in with us and support this Kingdom work of God. We are negotiating a better community space and central training facilties that could be used in the evening, and weekends. Perhaps your church could literally 'host' some future events for us.

Individuals: We would ask Christians to please support our street pastoral teams that are going out, through prayer, or you could partner with us, with practical help in offering love gifts of upwards of £5.00 per week, as this could keep someone alive on the streets.

We are looking for sponsors and Funding which could be offered towards expenses for food, clothing, sleeping equipment, tents, or practical support for this ministry. You will be directly helping the poor!

We are a part of:-

Fresh Inspirations Charitable Trust

Charity Registration Number - 1117603

Click here below to Donate...

Donate Now> http://www.everyclick.com/georgebooty/widget"></iframe

Please GIFT AID your giving and we can claim the tax relief.. to add to your gift if you are a Tax payer

Ministry of Helps: You may also want to do something different and helpful, like making sandwiches for the homeless, or hot drinks for the street Pastors and Carers / Minders, before they go out! Just contact us to chat it over with you.

Prayer Intercessors: We need the help of prayer partners - warriors in prayer - real prayer intercessors for this new and exciting work. Please contact us if you feel that you would like to become involved in this ministry at any level.

Be a real part of this ministry praying for a street pastor and perhaps buy and wear the T shirt to advertise the project, even if you cannot physically go out.

Volunteers for potential AFTER 8 ANGELS or other work in the STREET MINISTERS Project:
Simply Email:- office@streetministers.org

WANTED:Area Co-ordinators and Team Leaders

We are also looking for new Co-ordinators to start team building in many other areas, if that is you, and you feel you have the experience to unite the churches in your locality and to serve part time to start with and eventually to take this on as a full time position, simply call us, and/or email.

or email us directly:- office@streetministers.org

******************************************************

STREET MINISTERS

Angels Of The Night Simply Caring!

Pride in MK Awards Winner 2008

of 'Making a Difference on the Streets' Award

See the Citizen video of the Awards Ceremony on the NEWS page

The Street Ministers Project is part of the Fresh Inspirations Charitable Trust

Organised by the Executive Committee established by Christians working together from many of the churches in Milton Keynes

WE PUT 'PASTORS' ON THE STREETS

MILTON KEYNES STREET MINISTERS

A three point mission by Christians from various churches and inter-faith workers, to reach the social community - we wish to work in partnership with the Police, Authorities and Businesses in the City and beyond.

The STREET MINISTERS Project will attempt to bring help on the streets late every night, and on occassion earlier in the day, as a 'Loving Gift of Presence' to the people out on the streets late at night around our City.

The STREET MINISTERS commission is to bring an after-hours late night covering, specifically to help the homeless, the poor, the confused, the lost and the lonely, simply caring for 'The Poorest Of The Poor'.

The STREET MINISTERS also bring hope for the local community of a safer night time economy with their 'Loving gift of presence', when they are out late at the weekend Patrols (on Fridays, but hoping to be available on Thurs & Saturdays, in future).

They will be on City watch STREET PATROL in the inner City areas, around the pubs, restaurants and nightclubs and on the streets, late at night and into the early hours of the morning.

We particularly look out for lone vulnerable females that have been drinking, where they might fall prey to stalkers, rapists, muggers, or hounded by groups of men, or mixed gangs.

The STREET MINISTERS brings help as a 'Loving gift of presence' to the disenfranchised, the vulnerably housed, lonely and shut ins.

They will also bring hope for those in substance abuse and family crisis, with our pastoral counselling and psychotherapy help, offered through the the Talk Therapy MK private service

The STREET MINISTERS Project also take volunteers from Any-Faith/No-Faith for this programme, to enable other Christians and non-Christians to offer help to the homeless and vulnerable, assisting us by working alongside.

Rev Fr George Booty started a form of street Pastor work, as an Evangelist in Milton Keynes, with a small group of enthusiastic friends in 1991.

His group of street pastors and church workers at that time had been on the streets, knocking doors, talking to the general public, helping wherever possible and distributing leaflets. It was mainly evangelistic, in essence.

George has been an Evangelist around Milton Keynes for almost two decades and has also led a Pastoral outreach project on the streets. He headed up a type of street pastor work in the Queensway area of Bletchley town centre, in 1995.

This street pastor ministry which included speaking and singing on the streets, caring, listening, offering support and evangelising, has since developed in recent years. The Street Ministers mission is specifically ministry to the broken, the homeless and the poorest of the poor.

This is motivated from a desire to love people and offer simple care. We offer a loving presence, and therefore we are basically just available, to answer questions and befriend people, rather than the traditionall church style of direct message, or 'preached' style evangelism.

George Says....

"I have been called to this Chaplaincy by God.

My Commission is to fulfil my Chaplaincy to the poorest of the poor in Milton Keynes and wherever God sends me in the world.

This is a Para-Church work, that is to say it cannot be limited to only one church.

I believe that the role of the Church has had to change, especially in attitude to outreach. We need to demonstrate our love and care and concern for everyone, and as St. Francis of Assissi once said,

"we must spread the Gospel by all means and where necessary, use words!".

The Bible tells us that Jesus said,

"if you give a cup of water to anyone, in my name, it is as if you had done it for me.".

Our role needs to be 'a friend of sinners'. People need to see that we care and not just have an agenda to convert people to our particular denomination.

The Eucharist liturgy explains "Jesus gave His bread to sinners". Respect has to be earned and showing people we love them allows us the privilege to speak into their lives; which comes as a sincere message of love.

This is a work which draws a person, perhaps a church pastor, or someone with a pastoral gift (a pastoral heart) to become lierally a street pastor and therefore be very effective in the Street Ministers Project.

KINGDOM WORK: The original Street Ministry team were called 'Agape Street Pastors' drawn from Agape Community International, here in Europe.

We changed the name to the STREET MINISTERS Project in November 2007. The reason is that we wanted to open up the work for other churches to join in, as we realised this ministry could become huge.

We do now have volunteers drawn from various churches and other Inter-faith people, in Milton Keynes, all working together.

These volunteers have touched the lives of people every day on the streets and support those who need help.

STREET MINISTERS

The ministry work is now opened up to other local churches, in this Kingdom work of God:-

This is an Inter-Denominational project and we invite churches to work alongside us in this ministry. We invite others to join us anytime!

"The harvest is ready, but the workers are few!"

The project: Anyone may apply to help us and assist our weekend patrol section of Street Ministers, we will welcome and work with others, regardless of their faith. All we ask is that they have a respect for our Christian views.

There is much to learn, and this is our commitment to personal growth, to minister as Street Ministers.

Volunteers need to be over 18 (no upper age limit) and willing to train in this project, to be a part of the Street Ministers. You do not need to be a Christian.

Inter-Denominational: STREET MINISTERS are Inter-Denominational and accept people from all areas of the Christian Community for training and leadership.

Inter-Faith: The Inter-Faith dimension of this whole programme also means that we can train volunteers from any other faith, or religion.

We will be pleased to accept enquiries from individuals to become a part of the STREET MINISTERS Project, so long as you:-

1). Are over 18 (no upper age limit) and

2). Wish to make a sincere committment. It is normal to join as a trainee street worker to start with.

3). Are prepared to work under supervision with a carer looking after you to start with and you will be accountable for your attitude and working relationship while involved in the Street Ministers Project.

4). You will need to pass a CRB check as we work with vulnerable adults and children under 18.

5). Applicants will also need to commit to our training programme to complete the part time training course - of 12 basic sessions and train at other times, as required and arranged.

Volunteers may have some different motivations, but we do recommend similar training for everyone. Your Volunteer Handbook will help your training process from the outset and we have a 12 week training and ongoing programme.

You will need to be able to digest the training material, and demonstrate to the leadership, a submissive quality and an empathy for the poor, be self disciplined enough, and able to show maturity to help others, as a role model in our society.

The important requirement, is one of respect and a non-judgemental attitude to enable us to work with other groups and agencies within our wider community.

There is a need to demonstrate professional ethics and a duty of care to our clients and the members of our organisation. Therefore applicants will all be subject to CRB checks and details will automatically be offered to the Police.

SUPPORT & FUNDING for STREET MINISTERS:

Churches: Pastors & Leaders - Please get in touch with us if you would like to become involved in some way, or to become a part of the Street Ministers Project.

Individuals: We would ask Christians to please support our street pastoral teams that are going out, through prayer, or you could partner with us, with practical help in offering love gifts of upwards of £5.00 per week, as this could keep someone alive on the streets.

We are looking for sponsors and Funding which could be offered towards expenses for food, clothing, sleeping equipment, tents, or practical support for this ministry. You will be directly helping the poor!

We are a part of:-

Fresh Inspirations Charitable Trust

Charity Registration Number - 1117603

Click here below to Donate...

Donate Now> http://www.everyclick.com/georgebooty/widget"></iframe

Please GIFT AID your giving and we can claim the tax relief.. to add to your gift if you are a Tax payer

Ministry of Helps: You may also want to do something different and helpful, like making sandwiches for the homeless, or hot drinks for the street Pastors and Carers / Minders, before they go out! Just contact us to chat it over with you.

Prayer Intercessors: We need the help of prayer partners - warriors in prayer - real prayer intercessors for this new and exciting work. Please contact us if you feel that you would like to become involved in this ministry at any level.

Be a real part of this ministry praying for a street pastor and perhaps buy and wear the T shirt to advertise the project, even if you cannot physically go out.

Volunteers for potential AFTER 8 ANGELS or other work in the STREET MINISTERS Project: Simply Email:- office@streetministers.org

WANTED:Area Co-ordinators and Team Leaders

or email us directly:- office@streetministers.org

******************************************************

Volunteers for potential AFTER 8 ANGELS or other work in the STREET MINISTERS Project:
Simply Email:- office@streetministers.org