We offer an-depth training program for Homeless Pastors that tackles the key issues that rough sleepers face in order to help them turn their lives around. Based on three areas - Bible training, service and community. Once a delegate has completed this training, they become an accredited Homeless Pastor and join our support network.
THEOLOGY
OUTREACH
COMMUNITY
GRADUATION
THEOLOGY
Having a robust understanding of The Gospel and to clearly articulate it is central to what we do. Through the Leeds School of Theology, we provide sound theological training that inspires and equips you to engage with those on the margins in a way that looks and loves like Jesus.
THEOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW
The course, will include passionate teaching which fuses together Biblical studies, theological reflection, interviews with people with lived experience, cultural analysis, historical case studies and cutting edge research on addiction and trauma to inspire and equip the church to engage with those on the margins. Topics include...
Building Community
Leading Accessible worship for vulnerable adults
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Why the Hell do Bad Things Happen?
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Addiction and Recovery
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Helping without Hurting
Trauma: Hope for healing
Vision and Values of Healthy Theology
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Missional Theology for the Margins
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Justice and the Heart of God
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The Image of God
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SERVICE
We provide practical training on how to effectively minister to and build relationships with the homeless. This section of the training will focus on the following issues.
SERVICE COURSE OVERVIEW
Effective street ministry
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Building relationships
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Understanding and dealing with drug misuse & recovery
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Delivering First Aid
Health and safety training
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How to stay safe on the streets
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Maintaining healthy boundaries
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Safeguarding adults
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Networking with local homeless organisations
COMMUNITY &
LIGHT GROUPS
Community is key to getting people re-integrated into society. We give extensive training on how to set up a community group known as Light Groups. This tried and tested model of community group creates a caring environment that gives people the tools they need to get their lives back on track.
COMMUNITY COURSE OVERVIEW
Networking and building relationships with leaders from local churches and charities
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How to build a team of volunteers
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Group work and activities
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Setting up and running a Light Group
Discipling those on the margins
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Understanding faith & the recovery journey
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Volunteering, training and work activities
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Fundraising and bid writing
GRADUATION
Once you have completed all three stages of the training, you graduate to become a registered Homeless Pastor. You join our nationwide family and network of Homeless Pastors supporting each other with prayer and guidance on a daily basis. You will be recognised as working with an organisation of excellence and experience whilst supporting rough sleepers.
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You will also receive continued practical support and training as you embark on the adventure of ministering to the homeless in your community.
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