Shane Goodyear

When Shane was just two years old, his dad abandoned the family, and two years later he and his mum found themselves homeless. Hopping from one sofa to the next, they eventually ended up in a small hostel. From a young age, Shane viewed the world as a frightening, dangerous and dark place.

However, at age 21, he gave his life to Jesus. Just a few years later, aged 26, Shane felt God calling him to minister to people living on council estates, to share the hope of the gospel with others like him.

“I seek to witness about Christ, his death and resurrection, to people from all backgrounds who come from and live on council estates.  Jesus has been good to me, and my life goal is to see people from estates share the same eternal blessing of knowing the deep love of Jesus and the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Shane is now a missionary with London City Mission, working around Lambeth with a number of churches in the area. He is currently working closely with St Mary’s Church, Summerstown, mobilising church members to reach their local communities with a team that brings the gospel to people’s doorsteps two to three times per week. The church is also setting up a new coffee shop ministry for those they speak to who want to find out more about Jesus.

“The spiritual needs of people living on the estate are even more than the physical needs,” says Shane, describing how many people feel they have been left behind by society.

“I long for people to know and love Jesus, experience healing from failed relationships and the general emptiness of life. Only Jesus’ story can do this.”.

Shane is married, and a father to four beautiful children.