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Jan 23, 2019 · Jon Owen is a former volunteer and activist who opened his home to former criminals and refugees. Now he leads Wayside Chapel, a community centre for the homeless and vulnerable in Potts Point.
- Lydia Feng
May 26, 2024 · Jon Owen, the pastor of Sydney's Wayside Chapel, has spent decades caring for the broken, eschewing a comfortable life for one of radical compassion.
Jon Owen is the leader of Wayside Chapel, a community organisation that serves people in need in Sydney. He is a social worker and a former refugee advocate who joined Wayside in 2016 and became its CEO in 2018.
Jon Owen is a social worker and community leader who supports people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health. He is the author of Muddy Spirituality and a regular speaker and storyteller.
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Jon Owen, CEO and Pastor of the Wayside Chapel, takes us on his remarkable journey and challenges our preconceived notions of what achievement looks like. Jon is a qualified Social Worker and for 20 years was a member of UNOH, a Religious Order dedicated to living and serving amongst the poor.
The current pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel is Jon Owen, who has served in the position since July 2018. New building. In July 2009, the Wayside Chapel received a grant of $2 million from the state government for the purpose of rebuilding its physical facilities.
Jon Owen, CEO and Pastor of Wayside Chapel, hosts a podcast featuring stories from people who have experienced loneliness, loss and chaos in their lives. Listen to honest and open conversations with guests from the Wayside and beyond, and discover our common humanity.
