William Curry

The purpose and mission of the Allen County Jail Chaplaincy is to bring comfort, encouragement, and hope by ministering the redemptive love of God to the jail inmates and where appropriate, to jail staff. The chaplaincy is undergirded by Christ’s teaching concerning the dignity and worth of each individual, regardless of the severity of any wrongful behavior by that individual. In ministering to the religious and spiritual needs of the jail community, the chaplain provides the inmate population with religious and personal counseling, coordinates worship services within the facility, and assist inmates in matters related to personal growth. The chaplain serves as an extension of the church and helps the church minister to the inmates by providing access to authorized pastors to meet with their parishioners and to conduct worship and educational programs within the facility. The chaplain will also administer access for authorized leaders of other faith traditions. The goals of this ministry are to challenge inmates to be reconciled with God and to prepare them to live productive lives.