Tim Abbey
Chaplain (Sun-Thu) Kirkconnell Correctional Centre - Bathurst, NSW
For enquiries about chaplaincy or any of our chaplains, contact Joseph Park at seniorchaplain@jerichoroad.org.au or on 0449 903 508.
Tim serves as a chaplain at Kirkconnell Correctional Centre. He enjoys being able to get to the heart of the gospel. Tim observes that the gospel is received “a lot quicker with inmates than is normally the case on the outside. Inmates have more time to think about things as well as many knowing they have less things to hide behind.”
Supporting Tim with a regular donation ensures that he can continue to share the Gospel with those in prison.
You can also subscribe to Tim’s prayer newsletter for regular updates about his work, as well as an opportunity to partner with him in prayer.
State legislation includes provisions for chaplaincy services in NSW correctional centres. Tim’s chaplaincy position at Kirkconnell is enabled by an agreement between Corrective Services NSW and the Civil Chaplaincy Advisory Committee – ensuring that the pastoral care needs of inmates are met.
In NSW, the government provides funding for chaplaincy roles like Tim’s, acknowledging the benefits of chaplains in hospitals and correctional centres. However, this only covers part of a chaplain’s wage. To ensure we can sustain our chaplaincy ministry, we need your help. To find out more about how you can support chaplains financially as an individual or as a church, click here.
When you subscribe to Tim’s Prayer Newsletter, you will receive regular updates from Tim about his work as well as prayer points – so you can partner with him in prayer. Become a partner and make a difference.
Have a question about Chaplaincy?
Contact Joseph Park at seniorchaplain@jerichoroad.org.au or on 0449 903 508.
Don’t Forget: You can still support Tim financially and with prayer by becoming a sponsor.