What are small groups?

Small Groups are a great way to get connected with the body at The Sanctuary. Our belief is that small groups are a way to live this Christian life together, to build lasting friendship and community and to be encouraged to grow deeper in your relationship with God. We hope everyone at The Sanctuary gets involved in a small group.

Get involved

Small groups are groups of 10 to 16 people that meet together once a week in someone’s home to study the Bible, pray, grow spiritually and have fun together.

Get to know our small group leaders:

SUNDAYS

Edwards
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: rotating host homes
Leaders: Nathan and Kerstin Edwards

About the leaders: Nathan enjoys reading and video games. Kerstin likes spending time with family and the outdoors. They have two children, an infant and a toddler.

This group is full.

TUESDAYS

Beste
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: central Bolingbrook
Leaders: Jasen and Suzanne Beste
Hosts: Jasen and Suzanne Beste

About the leaders:

Jasen enjoys the great outdoors: hunting and fishing. Suzanne loves to bake, garden and super coupon. They are also fond of traveling with their four children, ages 10, 7, 5 and 2.

TUESDAYS

Davis/Soteno
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Mark and Sue Davis
Hector and Maria Soteno
Hosts: Vince and Caryl Curletta

About the leaders:

Mark enjoys hiking and soccer. Sue likes hiking and reading. They have three school-age girls.

Hector enjoys running. Maria likes reading and walking.They have three adult children and one teen.

This group is full.

TUESDAYS

Holtz/Willer
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Naperville/Aurora
Leaders: Jeff and Julie Holtz
Mike and Debbie Willer
Hosts: Jeff and Julie Holtz
Mike and Debbie Willer
About the leaders:

Jeff and Julie love to laugh and have fun.  They enjoy spending time with their 3 boys, sports activities (golf, basketball and baseball), and the simple things in life like a good conversation while enjoying a cup of coffee. They have three boys who are 15, 10 and 7.

Mike enjoys fishing, golf, reading, the outdoors, card games, board games and the Red Sox. Debbie loves shopping, outdoor adventures, coffee with friends, scrapbooking, homeschooling and the Red Sox. They have three children who are 9, 6 and 3.

TUESDAYS

Kaufman
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Seth and Becky Kaufman
Hosts: Daniel and Lesa York
About the leaders:

Seth enjoys keeping up with technology and political news, playing volleyball, anything to do with soccer, playing video games, playing with Grace and watching TV with Becky. Becky likes hanging out with friends and family, watching TV with Seth, going for walks and volleyball. They have one infant daughter.

This group is full.

TUESDAYS

Klayum
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Tim and Carrie Klayum
Hosts: Tim and Carrie Klayum
About the leaders:

Tim enjoys golf, basketball, softball, hiking and mountain biking. Carrie likes reading, hiking, biking, cooking, coffee and chocolate. They have two school-age children.

TUESDAYS

Wangler
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Ben and Holly Wangler
Hosts: Mark and Cathy Unger
About the leaders:

Ben’s enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, all things outdoors and sports. Holly likes cake decorating, cross-stitching and playing with their kids. They have two boys.

This group is full.

WEDNESDAYS

Owen
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Plainfield
Leaders: Mike and Michelle Owen
Hosts: Tony and Colleen James
About the leaders:

Mike is a commercial HVAC Technician and likes to spend his free time fishing, shooting and playing disc golf. Michelle has a love for interior design and likes to read, scrapbook, and cook. They have two kids, a daughter age 8 and a son, age 4.

WEDNESDAYS

Showalter
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Joel and Jill Showalter
Hosts: Chris and Jami Urosevich
About the leaders:

Joel enjoys coaching little league baseball, playing golf, hanging out with friends and playing games. Jill likes reading, watching baseball games and “coffee on the veranda”, aka, the back porch. They have one married daughter and two school-age boys.

THURSDAYS

Cain
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Grant and Cheryl Lynn Cain
Hosts: Grant and Cheryl Lynn Cain
About the leaders:

Grant enjoys playing chess, discussing politics and personality theory and hanging out with family. Cheryl Lynn enjoys vibrant discussions, ethnic food and taking in beauty through books, music, art and nature. They have three children, ages 9, 7 and 2.

This group is full.

THURSDAYS

Smith/Matt
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Randy and Linda Smith
Tom and Jolie Matt
Hosts: Tom and Jolie Matt
About the leaders:

Randy loves to hike, bike and get free stuff. Linda likes to travel, find a good bargain and drink coffee with friends. They have two junior high age girls.

Tom enjoys woodworking, outdoor activities and gardening. Jolie likes hiking, biking, outdoor activities, crafting and reading. They have four children, one boy and three girls. Two are in their 20s and two are in their teens.

This group is full.

THURSDAYS

Urosevich

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: southwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Chris and Jami Urosevich
Hosts: Chris and Jami Urosevich

About the leaders: Chris loves golf, softball and the outdoors. Jami likes reading, organizing and being outside — and dark chocolate. They have three girls.

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