Street pastors
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the work of Street Pastors in supporting the local community.
Key learning points
- Street Pastors are a Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care.
- Street Pastors can be recognised by their blue reflective uniform and they patrol the streets in local communities.
- Street Pastors are volunteers from many different Christian denominations.
- Street Pastors offer support to people facing challenging circumstances and needing assistance for a variety of reasons.
- Street Pastors improve the safety of individuals on the streets, and the overall safety of local communities.
Keywords
Agape - a Biblical word used to describe selfless and unconditional love
Church - referring to a building in which Christians worship
Church - the People of God/Body of Christ, among whom Christ is believed to be present and active; members of a particular Christian denomination/tradition, eg Roman Catholic
Street Pastors - a Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care to those who need it
Common misconception
Street Pastors only support the people they directly encounter.
The work of Street Pastors improves the overall safety of local communities.
Teacher tip
You may wish to expland on the examples of Jesus' parables, miracles, actions and teachings that support the work of Street Pastors on slide 17.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Food support people in need by providing food in local communities.
Q2.Jesus said, “I was thirsty, and you gave me something to .”
Q3.In the parable, Jesus said he would separate people like a shepherd separates the from the goats.
Q4.What does the Body of Christ describe?
Q5.What is ecumenism?
Q6.What does the word ‘church’ with a lowercase ‘c’ mean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Jesus showed love through his actions and teachings.
Q2.Street Pastors can be recognised by their reflective uniform.
Q3.What is one main role of Street Pastors?
Q4.Which of these is something Street Pastors often do?
Q5.Street Pastors are usually made up of people from which of the following?
Q6.The work of Street Pastors improves the overall of local communities, not just people they encounter.
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