SMALL GROUPS
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: The Sanctuary Church, Romeoville
Leaders: Nathan and Kerstin Edwards
About the leaders:
Nathan and Kerstin have two young children, Liam and Samantha, and enjoy spending down time with family and friends.
This group is full.
SUNDAYS
Cain, Tom and Andrea
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Bolingbrook
Leaders: Tom and Andrea Cain
About the leaders:
Tom and Andrea enjoy leading KREW (4th and 5th graders) on Sunday mornings in addition to leading their small group on Sunday evenings. Tom is knowledgeable regarding just about whatever you want to talk to him about…sports, politics, computers, gardening, life! Andrea is an avid knitter and quilter and loves to read. They live with their fabulous pup, TJ.
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
Kaufman
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: northwest Bolingbrook
Leaders: Seth and Becky Kaufman
Hosts: Jessica Overstreet
About the leaders:
Seth enjoys keeping up with technology and political news, playing volleyball, anything to do with soccer, and spending time with his two little girls. Becky likes hanging out with friends and family, watching TV with Seth, and going for walks with her girls.
TUESDAYS
Volkart
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Romeoville
Leader: Lori Volkart
Hosts: Diana Fase
About the leader:
Lori likes to read, travel and be outside. She has one college age daughter.
This group is for people who are new to studying the Bible.
THURSDAYS
Cain, Grant and Cheryl Lynn
Time: 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday
Location: The Sanctuary Church, Romeoville
Leaders: Grant and Cheryl Lynn Cain
About the leaders:
Grant enjoys playing chess, discussing 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.
THURSDAYS
Wangler
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Romeoville
Leaders: Mike and Paula Wangler
Hosts: Tony and Colleen James
About the leaders:
Mike and Paula both enjoy being outdoors and going on adventures with their family (parks, river walks, zoos, forests, vacations…). They have two young boys, an extraordinary marriage, caring friends, and amazing small group members!
THURSDAYS
Beste
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Oswego
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.