The church is not a place, name, building, or program. It is people. Yet in a church our size, it's possible to attend regularly on Sunday mornings and still never really connect with anyone in a meaningful relationship. Sharing a pew with someone for an hour and exchanging pleasantries will not create the fellowship God longs for each of us to experience. But you don't need to be just another face in the crowd. If you want to meet people and grow in your relationship with God, we believe being a part of a small group is the best place for you.
What is a small group?
Small groups are simply groups of people who meet regularly during the week to encourage one another and grow in devotion to Jesus. We have different types of groups - mixed, men's, and women's - but all groups are committed to spiritual growth and include study, discussion, and prayer.
We currently have several types of groups meeting together. Contact Christina Walker, Restoring Pastor for details.
Mixed Small Groups
These groups are open to everyone, married and single.
Bob & Denise Giovannetti
Sundays [6:00 p.m.], Lisle
Using the book How to Keep Your Inner Mess from Trashing Your Outer World we will explore how to live a healthy, effective Christian life.
Kelly & Sherri Brady
Every other Sunday [6:00 p.m.],
Wheaton
We will study the book of Philippians as a way to encourage each other in faithfulness to Christ.
Randy & Christina Walker
Sundays [6:00 p.m.], Glen Ellyn
Using an NT Wright study on the book of Hebrews, we will seek to press forward in our faith to receive the reward God has promised.
Mark & Kim Dorn
Every other Monday [7:00 p.m.], Glen Ellyn
Using the book Experiencing God we will seek to know God intimately while looking for ways to step out in faith and join Him in His work.
Kyle & Shelly Schaefer
Tuesdays [7:00 p.m.], Lombard
We will study the attributes of God in order to understand how they impact us as his followers.
Ben & Leah Wilson
Tuesdays [7:30 p.m.], Wheaton
Using an NT Wright study on the book of John, we will seek to grow in our knowledge of God.
Tim & Becky Obendorf
Every other Friday [7:00 p.m.], Glen Ellyn
Following the Going Deeper questions from the Sunday sermon, we will seek to apply the message to our lives.
Women's Small Groups
Lisa Dede & Janille Eggert
Tuesdays [7:00 p.m.], GEBC
Using a Kay Arthur study on the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, we will learn how to trust God when the odds seem stacked against us and seek to support one another on the journey as women.
Sarah Williams
Tuesdays [7:30 p.m.], South Carol Stream
Using the Beth Moore study Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent we will seek to grow as women who know and live out God’s word.
Men's Small Groups
Al Dlhy
Wednesday [7:00 p.m.], Glen Ellyn
We will study the book of James as we seek to grow as men who are faithful to God.
Kelly Brady
Thursdays [12:00 p.m.], GEBC
Connect with other men and grow in your faith, all on your lunch hour. Bring your lunch as we study Romans.
Mark Macaluso
Thursdays [8:00 p.m.], Wheaton
We will study the book of Romans and encourage each other to apply the message to our lives.
Scott Karow & Graham Romer
Every other Saturday [8:00 a.m.], GEBC
We will study the book of Romans and encourage each other to apply the message to our lives.
Carlos Vergara & Tony Roug
Saturdays [7:00 a.m.],
Glen Ellyn
Meeting of the Samson Society. We challenge each other to believe that God knows us, loves us, and has restored us to himself as we share honestly about our struggles to grow in purity.
Mark Dorn
Every other Saturday [7:30 a.m.], Glen Ellyn
Using the study Every Man’s Battle we will seek to face our temptations and grow in our faithfulness as men.
If you are interested in joining a small group, contact Christina Walker.
