At Willow, goal is to come alongside parents to help kids develop a faith in Jesus that sticks. In Promiseland, kids experience dynamic and relevant Bible teaching, passionate worship, and small group activities designed to help them respond to what God is teaching them—all in a safe and secure environment. We welcome you to explore offerings at all Willow campuses. Click on your preferred location below.

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Welcome to Promiseland!

Welcome to the place where your child can laugh and play, learn and grow, develop friendships and community, and discover God's great love for them. Through games, activities, and engaging curriculum our team aims to inspire curiosity and wonder about God. Our hope is that we can be the spark that ignites a deeper sense of identity, belonging, and mission in each and every child we serve. If this is your first time visiting us, please stop by our desk in the center of the main lobby. Our team will help you register your family and direct you to the classroom for your child. We also offer two incredible and inclusive sensory-friendly services for children with special needs, which you can learn more about here.

There are three opportunities to attend on a weekend: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 and 11:15 a.m. on Sunday. Our rooms open 30 minutes before the start of each service. We can't wait to meet you!

Safety First

Your child is our highest priority here at Promiseland! Click here to learn how we keep your kids safe.

If you have general questions about Promiseland, please call (224) 512-1270 or email Promiseland@willowcreek.org

The Parent Partnership

Amidst all the fun your child experiences on a weekend service, we also hope they leave inspired to discover more about God's love throughout the week. We know a vital part of that ongoing spiritual growth lies in the hands of parents and guardians. Our team is dedicated to finding ways to empower you to take what your child learns at church into conversations around the dinner table and throughout your everyday moments together. We view our relationship with parents as a partnership and are constantly seeking ways to better inform and encourage you. Scroll down to find a monthly newsletter that provides a glimpse into what your child will experience this month with us at Promiseland.

Come be a part of Promiseland with us!

The joy we get as a result of being a part of the Promiseland ministry is unparalleled. When you serve with us, you get a front row seat to watching the love of Jesus come alive each week through the eyes of a child. Volunteers make Promiseland the special place that it is, their presence boosts a child's confidence, makes them feel seen and known, and empowers them to learn and grow in their faith.

There's always room for more help, if you're interested in making a difference in the life of these amazing kids send us an email at Promiseland@willowcreek.org!

Are you a current Promiseland leader? Click here to access this week's Promiseland curriculum!

Promiseland Meeting Times

Saturdays
5:30 p.m.

Sundays
9 & 11:15 a.m.

(847) 765-5000
info@willowcreek.org

67 Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL 60010

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Meet the Staff

Jeff Fulton
Jeff has been a K1 teacher for 10 years. He has an awesome family that includes his wife, Laurie, and two kids Brandon (11) and Kayla (8). He loves and feels blessed to be a part of seeing kindergarten and first graders experiencing God and expressing their love to him and others.

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Joe Canady

Joe is the Grade 4/5 Group Life Leader. His favorite part about Promiseland is supporting volunteers as they create a safe space for kids to learn and wonder about God every weekend. Anytime a volunteer can help lead a kid closer to God, is a huge win in Joe’s book. When outside of Promiseland, you can normally find him catching a sporting event on TV or training for his first marathon next year.

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Rohit Paul

Rohit is the grade 2/3 Group Life Leader. He loves watching kids discover and worship God in their own unique way. Rohit also enjoys being Justin’s sidekick on the Grade 2/3 team. Prior to joining Promiseland, Rohit worked as an attorney at Chicago Public Schools. In his free time, Rohit enjoys physical fitness, blogging, food, travel, and cheering on his favorite teams: the Cubs, the Blackhawks and most importantly, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Gail Green

Gail has been on staff with Promiseland for the last 15 years. Gail enjoys leading and building into the volunteers who love leading kids in the age 3 room!

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Sheri Butler
Sheri has been on the Promiseland staff for 18 years. She spent 11 years in grade 4/5, and the last 7 in age 2. She has been married to her husband Dan for 36 years, and they began attending Willow Creek in 1994. Sheri and Dan have two married children, Elizabeth (Matt) and Christopher (Jenny) and 3 grandchildren, Lydia, Silas, Elijah—and one on the way April 2017.
Justin Breckan
Justin is the Grade 2/3 programmer. When asked what is is favorite part of Promiseland, Justin would say it’s the moments when a child goes from "I have heard that story before" to "I have experienced God through this story.” Prior to working in Promiseland, Justin ran a local business and worked in the public school system. He is married to Cherith Breckan.

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Andy Stahl
Andy is the Director of Early Childhood for Promiseland. He loves working in Promiseland because he is able to see each weekend how volunteers, parents, and staff can positively impact the spiritual direction of our Willow kids. Andy likes to stay active and have fun with hobbies like playing frisbee golf, running, and chasing his 2 sons around the house.

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Allison Neumann
Allison is the Programmer for Age 4/Pre-K and has been on staff for 11 years. She leads a team of engaging and dynamic volunteer teachers and a worship team. One of the coolest things in recent years is getting the chance to serve with volunteers on her team that she taught as preschoolers here in Promiseland! On the weekend, she loves teaching and worshiping with kids as Bible stories come to life in fun and creative ways! Preschoolers are awesome because she loves their imagination and sense of wonder.

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Diana Newbury
Diana is the Promiseland K/1 Group Life Leader. Her favorite thing about Promiseland is that all kids have a safe, fun place to come and learn about God. She loves how volunteers take time each weekend to be a supportive, listening ear for God’s kids. A fun fact about Diana: She loves to run outside in nature no matter how hot or cold.

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