Discern your path to help the incarcerated
Help bring the light, life and love to incarcerated men and women as a jail or prison Chaplain.
Chaplain Michael Irvin
20 years ago, during a short stint in the Army Reserves, I worked as a correctional officer for the York County Prison. I saw the need for Christ not only for the inmates but also for the other correctional officers. My desire became to continue prison ministry in York, Pennsylvania upon retirement from the military in November 2020. After meeting our Good News chaplain, I knew that becoming a chaplain was what I wanted and needed. This is what I believe I have been called to do for the remainder of my life.
Chaplain Mike Pence
Unfortunately, coming from a deeply dysfunctional family, I turned to drugs, alcohol, and poor relationships. In addition, my Christian beliefs were muddied with New Age deception. While serving three years of incarceration, I devoted myself wholly to being a disciple of Christ and becoming rooted and grounded in Jesus and the Word. When I was fresh out of rehab, I began investing heavily in the Bible as my sole authority for everything. My relationship with God grew more and more every day. The Lord kept revealing Himself to me along the journey as He was restoring me. As my marriage was brought back together and relationships with my family were healing, the Lord laid it on my heart to proclaim the Good News to the lost world. I could not stop talking about Jesus and what he did in my life. I wanted everyone in the entire world to know Jesus Christ lifted addictions out of my life and could do the same for anyone who trusted him. My father, a county jail Chaplain, asked if I would come in as a volunteer. At first, I was hesitant and wanted to grow more in the Lord before I was put into any ministry opportunity but the Lord kept calling me into the jail. After five years as a volunteer, the Lord opened doors to join Good News. The Lord has always been faithful, and jail has my heart. I love the men and, more importantly, know that Jesus loves them.
Be The Change
Our chaplains are more than spiritual guides; they are beacons of hope in places often forgotten by the world. They step into correctional facilities, bringing with them the transformative power of the Gospel. Their dedication, compassion, and unwavering faith inspire us every day.
I fell in love with being a chaplain almost immediately. I am able to relate to many of the guys in terms of the struggles they face or have faced. Even though there are things they have done, God can redeem all of that. They aren’t too far from His touch.
current openings
Hampton Roads, VA
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Lancaster County, NE *
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Daviess County, KY *
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Central Florida (location TBD)
Full-Time & Part-Time Male Chaplains
Sumter County, FL
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Danville, VA
Full-Time Male Chaplain
Multiple Locations – TBD
Full-Time & Part-Time Female Chaplain
* New Posting
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Are you interested in impacting hundreds and thousands of people behind bars for Christ each year? Join our team and make an eternal impact on the lives of those needing redemption and hope.