Wendy says the advice will be non-judgmental

Evangelist Wendy Sanderson is leading a project to put spirituality into the lives of late-night revellers, starting with the capital city of Wales.

Wendy, 26, believes she is just doing what Jesus would do himself if he were around today.

"Where would Jesus be in the 21st Century? He'd be in the clubs helping marginalised young people," she said.

"He wouldn't Bible-bash and nor will we. We will support, listen, advise, showing the love of Jesus in a practical way."

Originally from Oldham in Greater Manchester, Wendy is recruiting a team of volunteers who will be based permanently in city nightspots to help people deal with their problems over the next five years.

Although known as "Sister Wendy" in the Church Army - an Anglican evangelist group - she is not a nun.

I do believe there is a hunger for God, I do believe there is a hunger for spirituality Sister Wendy

She hopes that her approach to religion will allow her to give spiritual help to clubbers without pressure.

"I feel it is about the church getting into the nightclubs and offering support," she explained.

The project, known as Club Network, has the support of nightclubs in Cardiff.

Wendy told BBC Radio Wales that she was aware that a nightclub was not the usual place to find spiritual guidance, but it would be on offer if required.

"Young people are going to nightclubs to socialise with their peers and enjoy themselves - I do that," she said.

"But, at the end of the day, I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that people do have issues and concerns and pressures, that they are having to deal with on a day to day basis.

"But those pressures don't go away just because you go out for a meal or go out clubbing."

Religion 'a turn-off'

Wendy - who recently graduated from the Church Army's Wilson Carlisle College of Evangelism - is not disheartened by the fact that young people appear to be losing interest in church-going.

"I do believe there is a hunger for God, I do believe there is a hunger for spirituality, but I think sometimes maybe religion in some way has turned some people off, but I don't believe that the hunger has disappeared," she said.

Wendy is working closely with a network of specialist youth help agencies. If young people want help, she will be able to put them directly in touch with relevant organisations which deal with issues like drug abuse, self-harm, and homelessness.

"We are not coming here to re-invent the wheel," she said. "We are here to work with people who She said: "This is my generation. I was born into this generation for a reason.

A licensing ceremony will be held for Sister Wendy at St John's Church in Cardiff city Centre on Thursday 25 September at 1900 BST.