Endure
We shared ‘Alex’s’ story of restoration in The Inside Story five years ago, and a lot’s happened since then. In our article entitled Nothing is Wasted, Alex explained how he…
Finding true love
All Clare ever wanted was to feel loved. She recalls watching TV shows featuring happy families as a child and crying through the opening credits. As she grew up, Clare…
From criminal to kingdom builder
In 2015, Conrad* received a criminal conviction and was sentenced to five years in prison, with five years on parole, for conspiracy and attempting to possess a border-controlled drug. He…
Expert guidance for chaplains
Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy recently held its annual in-service gathering at Brookfield in Brisbane, attended by volunteer prison chaplains from around Queensland. A highlight of the weekend was a presentation…
Hope and a future
It’s the loneliest day of your life, the day you go ‘inside.’ That’s what Graham had been told, anyway. And as he was led toward his cell, he thought how…
Prison chaplain on song
You’ve heard of the singing nun – now meet the singing prison chaplain! Sue has been a volunteer prison chaplain with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy for four years, but decades…
Renew your mind
Byron’s* story isn’t like many who find themselves in prison. He didn’t grow up in an abusive home, or experiment with drugs to mask the pain of neglect. Byron’s parents…
Our latest graduate
Volunteer prison chaplain Jason from Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy is the latest graduate of a nationally recognised specialised pastoral care course. Jason was recently awarded a Certificate IV in Chaplaincy…
A miracle-working God
I was sitting at a table next to a prisoner in a security unit. He was timid and whispered to me, obviously not wanting anyone to hear. “I believe in…
Debbie called to support prisoners for two decades
Debbie Glasson never felt daunted visiting correctional centres as a prison chaplain. She was just thrilled to be a “willing vessel” through which prisoners could make a connection with Jesus….
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