Chaplaincy in the justice system

Justice chaplains might minister to a prisoner who has lost all hope, a prison warden who is supporting his wife through cancer, or the police officer who experienced a traumatic incident.

Their ministry involves listening, building trust, faithful prayer and the wisdom of knowing when to share about Jesus Christ.

Vic

I have been at M.R.R.C for over two years now. I am a regular chapel goer and the booklets and brochures that are available to us inmates have helped me a lot through this difficult time in custody. 

I now do the Daily Bread devotional every day. The booklets have helped me become a better person for my family. Words cannot express how appreciative I am. Even my wife now does the Daily Bread devotional at home with our eight-year-old son because she has seen how beneficial it has been for me.

Bryce

I have been in custody for around three and a half years on remand. I have done some very hard times and been placed in many hard situations.

I have found inspiration in the most unlikely of places and have been guided by what may look like coincidence to others, but what I have recognised as Jesus.

The booklets, books, and courses provided by the chaplain have helped me more than I can explain.

I have now been blessed to have led others to Jesus since becoming a prisoner. In this environment, it is the shining light of Jesus in this dark place that keeps so many in hope and peace.