WHEATON KOINONIA HOUSE® (WKH)

 The WKH in Wheaton, IL was the very first Koinonia House® and was established in 1991 by Manny & Barbara Mill – the very first Discipleship and Resident Directors (DRDs). WKH serves male ex-prisoners (Christian neighbors).

 Since its inception, the WKH has served over 30 Christian neighbors who came to WKH in search of a support base to help transition them back into society and to help them grow in their Christian walk through a holistic approach. Graduates of the program that WKH offers enjoy a continuing support base of a local church, an ongoing, life-relationship with Christian mentors who help in areas of financial accountability, family relationships and personal Christian growth. Additionally, WKH graduates enjoy renewed family relationships, freedom from a life of crime, a renewed sense of community and many have become successful businessmen.

 Five foundational elements are part of the ministry model: Christian family home, provision of two mentors, connection to a local church, biblical discipleship and suitable employment. The program is highly structured and maintains a voluntarily high level of accountability. Individual success is based on the resident’s ability to willfully submit to authority, embrace the Christian family unit and implement basic life skills.

 Today, WKH is set up to accommodate up to 4 male residents at one time who will live with a Christian family. The DRDs in place at WKH are currently in transition. Further, the WKH serves as the flag-ship house for post prison ministry using the Koinonia model.

 The Wheaton Koinonia House® is an independent 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization, governed by a local board of directors.

 To contact or seek more information about WKH, its program, scope of service, collaborations and/or how you can become involved please call 630-221-9930 or e-mail info@khnm.net.