The Quiet Work is Bearing Fruit
For years now, our graduates have quietly stepped into some of the hardest moments behind prison walls—not because they were asked to, but because they were called to. They’ve helped de-escalate tensions.They’ve counseled peers through grief, anger, and addiction.They’ve listened—really listened—when someone was on the edge of despair.They’ve been present, prayerful, and grounded in hope. All of […]
WIEA is Growing!
We write this newsletter amid encouraging news! The students for Cohort #8 were notified in mid-April regarding their acceptance into the program. There will be 12 men beginning the cohort this August, embarking on their four-year journey. The new students shed tears of joy, with a couple of them letting us know how proud their mommas would […]
A Fathers Blessing Behind Bars
This Father’s Day, I want to share with you a sacred moment that took place behind prison walls —a moment you helped make possible. In the final parental education class this term, the men opened up about their own fathers. Many shared stories of absence, pain, and brokenness. Others had no story at all—just silence where […]
June Newsletter Update
“Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”-Romans 5:1 We write this newsletter amid encouraging news! The students for Cohort #8 were notified in mid-April regarding their acceptance into the program. There will be 12 men beginning the cohort this August, embarking on their four-year journey. The new […]
Happy Spring from WIEA
Spring is (finally) in the air and there are a number of exciting things happening with WIEA. . .
Exciting happenings within WIEA
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground…
Fantastic Fall Happenings with WIEA🍂
On August 16th the fall term started at Fox Lake Correctional Instituion. The students showed up at 8:00am excited and ready to go!…
November update from WIEA
As of this letter, the first term at Fox Lake Correctional has been successfully completed, and term two is underway! Both the students…
Celebrating Dr. Craig Long!
Some good, but bittersweet news: this month Dr. Craig Long and his wife, Angie, are moving to Indiana to pursue wonderful new…
Exciting News From WIEA!
Spring is the air, and our newest freshman class is wrapping up its first term in the program. To date, the students have all done well…