Jericho Road seeks provide high quality and distinctively Christian care to all those in the community who are most vulnerable and who would otherwise be isolated from support. We work with and for the Presbyterian Church in NSW and the ACT to demonstrate the character of God by providing fresh hope and care for those who are in need, in a way that seeks justice, shows mercy, and makes Jesus known.
About us
The way we do this works in two ways:
- It’s a two-way road. Jericho Road provides care and support to those in need through a number of ministries that are too big for local churches to run themselves. Churches and individuals partner with us in these ministries through prayer, financial support and volunteering.
- We also love to partner with churches who are seeking to meet a local need. We work to assist and support congregations to run justice and mercy ministries to reach the people around them in effective and sustainable ways.
What's in a name?
Just think of the Samaritan on the road to Jericho.
Just one man.
Not an important man.
Not a huge organisation with a complex plan of action to help all the needy in the world.
But a man who had mercy on one who others had walked past.
A man who took care of someone who otherwise would have had no care.
The road to Jericho was a place of great risk, great vulnerability – there were thieves and robbers and many things that could go wrong… and it was a place where Jesus spoke of great mercy and he himself demonstrated great mercy to those in need, both physically and spiritually. These are the stories that shape what we do here and now as Jericho Road.
Meet the team
Elizabeth McClean
Chief Executive Officer
Liz has been the CEO of Jericho Road since 2014, having joined the team in 2003. She has a background in industrial relations and organisational behaviour, quality and safety, and the finance sector. Liz is passionate about justice and mercy ministries and encouraging others to show the love of God in personal, practical and generous ways.
Taryn Clausing
Counselling
Taryn started as Coordinator of the Presbyterian Counselling Service in 2022. Her role is to facilitate quality care and support to local churches, individuals and families connected to the Presbyterian Church who are in need of professional counselling or similar services. Taryn receives enquiries and requests for assistance and thoughtfully refers individuals to suitable Christian counsellors.
Jonathan Flick
Finance & Operations
Jonathan is the Director of Finance and Operations for Jericho Road. He joined the team in April 2019, seeing the role as an opportunity to use his experience in the finance sector in a fulfilling and purposeful way. Jonathan manages the financial and operational aspects of Jericho Road's various ministries, ensuring that our services and programs continue to run smoothly.
Jon Flood
Partner Ministries
Jon has been with Jericho Road since 2013 in different roles. In 2021, he started in the role of Director of Partner Ministries, and feels privileged to serve in this capacity. Jon works to grow and strengthen our partnerships with churches, individuals and the community. He loves churches and seeing how God works through his people to serve those in need and make Jesus known.
Jason Forbes
Disability Advocacy
Jason joined the team in April 2013 as our Disability Advocate. This role involves encouraging churches to be more inclusive of people with disabilities and equipping them to do that. Jason lives with Cerebral Palsy which effects his speech and overall movement. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister and his theological studies included completing a Masters of Theology.
Gillian Gilchrist
Ministry Supports & Projects
Gillian has been part of Jericho Road for many years, having played a significant role behind the scenes in various programs and ministries as our versatile Project Manager. These days, Gillian serves as the Director of Ministry Supports & Projects, looking after various processes and systems that our ministries require.
Joseph Park
Chaplaincy
Joseph leads the Chaplaincy team as our Senior Chaplain. He oversees our chaplains serving in hospitals, prisons and emergency services across NSW. He also coordinates and provides chaplaincy training in partnership with Christ College. Joseph began at Jericho Road as a chaplain at St Vincent's Hospital in 2015, and in 2022 took on his current role.
Bernadette Reyes
Early Childhood Services
Bernadette has been Jericho Road's Early Childhood Services Manager since 2018. She supports and provides oversight for our various preschools, long daycare centres and OOSH services across NSW. Bernadette has a passion for seeing children and their families flourish. She is also the Director of Tregear Presbyterian Preschool.
About us
Jericho Road seeks provide high quality and distinctively Christian care to all those in the community who are most vulnerable and who would otherwise be isolated from support. We work with and for the Presbyterian Church in NSW and the ACT to demonstrate the character of God by providing fresh hope and care for those who are in need, in a way that seeks justice, shows mercy, and makes Jesus known.
The way we do this works in two ways:
- We run a number of programs and services that provide care and support directly to those in need. Churches and individuals partner with us in these ministries through prayer, financial support and volunteering.
- We also love to partner with churches who are seeking to meet a local need. We work to assist and support congregations to run justice and mercy ministries to reach the people around them in effective and sustainable ways.
What's in a name?
Just think of the Samaritan on the road to Jericho.
Just one man.
Not an important man.
Not a huge organisation with a complex plan of action to help all the needy in the world.
But a man who had mercy on one who others had walked past.
A man who took care of someone who otherwise would have had no care.
The road to Jericho was a place of great risk, great vulnerability – there were thieves and robbers and many things that could go wrong… and it was a place where Jesus spoke of great mercy and he himself demonstrated great mercy to those in need, both physically and spiritually. These are the stories that shape what we do here and now as Jericho Road.
On Jericho Road, a man fell among thieves, was beaten, robbed and left half dead. A Levite and a priest passed him by, on the other side. People you would think should stop, look and help. But they had bigger fish to fry. Finally, a certain Samaritan had compassion, took the poor stranger to an inn, and saw to his care. Not just first aid on the roadside, payment for his wellbeing until he was well… a generous helping hand in a time of need.
On another occasion, Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, when they came upon “blind Bartimaeus…[who] sat by the highway side begging.” As this blind man sat by the wayside, on Jericho Road, he heard about Jesus and cried out persistently. Jesus called to him, restored his vision, and then he saw Jesus. Not just mercy for those inflicted with the consequences of a sinful world, but the word of life for eternal salvation.
And finally, it was on the road to Jericho that Zacchaeus, who was an outcast “climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.” He too had already heard about Jesus, but now he desired to see Jesus. This lost sinner, climbed that tree to see Jesus, on the road to Jericho.
Meet the team
Elizabeth McClean
Chief Executive Officer
Liz has been the CEO of Jericho Road since 2014, having joined the team in 2003. She has a background in industrial relations and organisational behaviour, quality and safety, and the finance sector. Liz is passionate about justice and mercy ministries and encouraging others to show the love of God in personal, practical and generous ways.
Taryn Clausing
Counselling
Taryn started as Coordinator of the Presbyterian Counselling Service in 2022. Her role is to facilitate quality care and support to local churches, individuals and families connected to the Presbyterian Church who are in need of professional counselling or similar services. Taryn receives enquiries and requests for assistance and thoughtfully refers individuals to suitable Christian counsellors.
Jonathan Flick
Finance & Operations
Jonathan is the Director of Finance and Operations for Jericho Road. He joined the team in April 2019, seeing the role as an opportunity to use his experience in the finance sector in a fulfilling and purposeful way. Jonathan manages the financial and operational aspects of Jericho Road's various ministries, ensuring that our services and programs continue to run smoothly.
Jon Flood
Partner Ministries
Jon has been with Jericho Road since 2013 in different roles. In 2021, he started in the role of Director of Partner Ministries, and feels privileged to serve in this capacity. Jon works to grow and strengthen our partnerships with churches, individuals and the community. He loves churches and seeing how God works through his people to serve those in need and make Jesus known.
Jason Forbes
Disability Advocacy
Jason joined the team in April 2013 as our Disability Advocate. This role involves encouraging churches to be more inclusive of people with disabilities and equipping them to do that. Jason lives with Cerebral Palsy which effects his speech and overall movement. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister and his theological studies included completing a Masters of Theology.
Gillian Gilchrist
Ministry Supports & Projects
Gillian has been part of Jericho Road for many years, having played a significant role behind the scenes in various programs and ministries as our versatile Project Manager. These days, Gillian serves as the Director of Ministry Supports & Projects, looking after various processes and systems that our ministries require.
Joseph Park
Chaplaincy
Joseph leads the Chaplaincy team as our Senior Chaplain. He oversees our chaplains serving in hospitals, prisons and emergency services across NSW. He also coordinates and provides chaplaincy training in partnership with Christ College. Joseph began at Jericho Road as a chaplain at St Vincent's Hospital in 2015, and in 2022 took on his current role.
Bernadette Reyes
Early Childhood Services
Bernadette has been Jericho Road's Early Childhood Services Manager since 2018. She supports and provides oversight for our various preschools, long daycare centres and OOSH services across NSW. Bernadette has a passion for seeing children and their families flourish. She is also the Director of Tregear Presbyterian Preschool.