Andrew and Steve are brothers.
They are also two of Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy’s dedicated volunteer chaplains who regularly visit people inside Queensland correctional centres.
The siblings are so driven to support men facing dark times in prisons in Maryborough and Mareeba that they make round trips of between three and four hours each visit.
Steve has been a prison chaplain for a decade but admits the thought of going into a prison once “put a shiver up my spine”.
“After some prayerful consideration I felt the Lord saying that, ‘Sometimes you may have to go outside your comfort zone to do my Will’,” Steve recalls.
“I find it a privilege to be in a place where these guys can have a ‘safe place’ to unload, then to look and be ready to share the hope in Christ.
“The most gratifying moments are when you see the change in the countenance of those who find hope and peace in their hearts through Jesus Christ.”
Anyone interested in volunteering with Inside Out Prison Chaplaincy can find more information on our website.