Rick Johnson

The Protestant Chaplaincy Ministry (PCM) has been serving in the Orange County Probation Facilities since 1981. The PCM provides church services, bible studies, one on one counseling and discipleship, bible and literature distribution, outreach activities, and aftercare with the Protestant youth within Juvenile Hall, the Youth Leadership Academy, and the Youth Guidance Center. Volunteers from several churches around the area are screened, trained, and supervised to assist the chaplains.

In August of 2025, Pacific Youth Correctional Ministries celebrated our 40th Anniversary. Staff, volunteers, supporters, and friends of the ministry gathered to honor the Lord’s faithfulness and to look forward to what he has planned for the ministry. 

Northeast of the Well was founded by one of our former volunteers, Laura Johnson-Suk (center of photo). She and her staff provide church services with me four times a year at Juvenile Hall and the Youth Guidance Center. Both the youth and the staff look forward to their visits. 

The PCM sponsors two prayer gatherings in the courtyard of the Juvenile Justice Center twice a year for ministry staff, volunteers, guests, and county employees. One is held in May for the National Day of Prayer and the other is in September for See You at the Pole.