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What we do

“The work of a chaplain closely resembles that of a missionary – embracing the calling to serve others outside of the church setting.”

Jericho Road Chaplains demonstrate the character of God by providing fresh hope and care for those who are in need because of ill health, grief or incarceration. They also provide support and care to those working in various emergency services and to their families.

We value this ministry and want to see more and more women and men serving as chaplains in our communities. We have partnered with Christ College to offer Chaplaincy Training to equip individuals to pursue this important work.

Jericho Road’s chaplaincy work and training programs are overseen by our Senior Chaplain, Joseph Park.

Joseph Park
Senior Chaplain

MEET OUR TEAM

Click on a chaplain to find out more about their work and how you can support them.

Our Hospital Chaplains

Rhonda Daley

Rhonda Daley
St Vincent's Hospital
Michael Deal

Michael Deal
Westmead & Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals
Karen

Karen McMillan
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Rochelle Wainwright

Rochelle Wainwright
The Children's Hospital at Westmead & Allowah
Lisa Woolcott

Lisa Woolcott
Hornsby Kur-ring-gai Hospital & Prince of Wales Hospital

Our Justice Chaplains

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Tim Abbey
Kirkconnell Correctional Centre
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Ian Schoonwater
NSW Police - North West Metro & Western Region
Sam Yip

Sam Yip
Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre

Our Senior Chaplain

Joseph Park

Joseph Park
Senior Chaplain

Get Involved

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Stories
Our chaplains have great stories to tell, highlighting the impact their on-going support and spiritual, emotional and physical presence have on individuals and communities in prisons, hospitals, the police force and emergency services.
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Support
Your support makes a difference. By becoming a sponsor, you can provide both prayerful and financial support to our chaplains, bridging the gap between the subsidy we receive and the living wage necessary for their invaluable work.
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Training
As part of our commitment to provide high-quality Christian-shaped care, we strive to ensure men and women are well-equipped for this ministry. Partnering with Christ College, we offer training for those interested in pastoral care or chaplaincy.
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Pray for our chaplains

Prayer is powerful, and our chaplains would love to have people praying for their day-to-day interactions with the people they’re meeting.  Your partnership makes a great difference to bring the good news of the Gospel to some of the most challenging places.

We can provide you with a regular list of things to pray for our chaplains and those they work with in hospitals, gaols and the emergency services.

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Stories

We’re All Chasing True Freedom

March 13, 2025
Chaplain Sam Yip reflects on true freedom, exploring how spiritual liberation in Christ breaks the chains of guilt, shame, and broken relationships.

Zechariah Joy

December 10, 2024
A reflection from Prison Chaplain Timothy Abbey on how the Holy Spirit works to speak and convict inmates of the truth of Christ despite no prior knowledge of the Bible.

Chaplaincy in NSW

October 8, 2024
Rob discusses how chaplains are able to operate within NSW, and what support is still needed to ensure we as Christians are making the most of the opportunities we currently have in secular contexts.

When the People You Serve, Serve You…

September 3, 2024
Chaplain Sam Yip shares a moving story of returning to the prison after his father’s passing, only to be met with compassion from the inmates he serves.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

May 9, 2024
Mental health first aid is a training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to offer initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.

contact us

Have a question about Chaplaincy?
Contact Joseph Park at seniorchaplain@jerichoroad.org.au or on 0449 903 508.

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