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Murfreesboro Available Groups

May Life Group Launch

You are invited to register and become a member of one of the upcoming Life Groups launching the first week of May! Take a moment to review the bios and choose the group that aligns best with your needs. We kindly ask that you commit to regular attendance when signing up. As slots are limited, we aim to fill them with individuals prioritizing consistent community.

Group One

James & LeeAnne Perry
(Co-Ed)

  • Sundays at 4 PM
  • Begins May 4th
  • Meets at their home in West Murfreesboro
  • Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
  • Allergy Notice: Dogs Present

James and LeeAnne Perry have been married for 27 years and have three beautiful daughters and one son-in-law. They have two dogs, Heidi (a dachshund) and Kenzie (a cocker spaniel/golden retriever mix). Passionate about community, they are excited to connect with others at ECC. A fun fact: James loves firing up the smoker and LeeAnne enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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Group Two

 Julie Matison (Co-Ed)

  • Every Other Monday at 6:30 PM
  • Begins May 5th
  • Rotates homes in the College Grove Area 
  • Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
  • Allergy Notice: Dogs Present

Julie Matison will be leading this Co-Ed Group with her friend, Haylee Meador, in the College Grove area. Julie is originally from Buffalo, New York, and Haylee is from Tennessee. They both value building intimate relationships and growing in faith with fellow believers. They are excited to meet new faces and foster meaningful connections through this Life Group. Fun fact: Haylee met her husband at ECC and Julie went skydiving for her 30th birthday (before having kids)!

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Group Three

Jake & Lauren Garrette (Co-Ed)

  • Tuesdays at 6 PM
  • Begins May 6th
  • Meets at their home in North Unionville
  • Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
  • Allergy Notice: Dog Present

Lauren & Jake Garrette have been married for almost 6 years and have a one-year-old son, Asher, and a rescue dog, Hazel. Lauren is passionate about baking, while Jake enjoys lock-picking. With childcare available for children 5 and under, the group aims to create a supportive environment for spiritual growth. They’re excited to serve, combining their love for Scripture and community to help others grow in their faith and understanding of the Word.

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Group Four

Blake Adkins (Men’s)

  • Wednesdays at 7 PM
  • Begins May 7th
  • Meets at his home in Christiana
  • No Childcare

Blake Adkins is married and is a father to three boys. All the boys enjoy legos, wrestling, movies, and sports, especially football and racing. Blake is originally from Columbus, Ohio and has been attending ECC for 8 years. Passionate about serving God’s kingdom, he’s excited to step up in new roles and help others walk through life together. He looks forward to sharing both praises and burdens in this Life Group community. A fun fact: he is known for his extensive football stats memory.

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Group Five

Deanie Charles
(Co-Ed)

  • Wednesdays at 7 PM
  • Begins May 7th
  • Meets at her home in Central Murfreesboro
  • No Childcare
  • Allergy Notice: Dogs Present

Deanie Charles is originally from Florida and has been part of ECC for over 10 years. Single and an empty nester, she shares her home with two large poodles and has three grown children. Passionate about discipleship, she is excited to foster relationships and encourage others in their faith journey. A fun fact: she discovered many family members, including two sisters, through ancestry.com.

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Group Six

Carly Henry (Women’s)

  • Wednesdays at 6 PM
  • Begins May 7th
  • Meets at a Carly’s Home in South Murfreesboro
  • No Childcare

Carly Henry will be leading this women’s Life Group with her friend Emily Szczypski. As women in recovery, their heart is to build a welcoming space where others on the journey can find support, truth, and encouragement. Both have been attending ECC for about 2.5 years and are eager to grow in faith alongside other women. Carly is originally from Muscle Shoals, AL, and Emily from South Bend, IN. A couple fun facts—Carly just finished cosmetology school, and Emily’s wiener dog is named Leroy Jenkins!

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Intro to Life Groups

Are you interested in connecting with a Life Group at our Murfreesboro Campus? We invite you to attend an upcoming Intro to Life Groups meeting! At this meeting, you will learn about ECC’s vision for Life Groups, have an opportunity to meet and greet with Life Group leaders who are in attendance, and also receive a list of open groups. We aim to simply cast the vision for Life Groups and get you plugged in. Select the link below to see upcoming meeting dates and sign up to attend.

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Featured Groups

On this page, you will see a list of some of our Life Groups ready to welcome new faces. We offer groups in both English and Spanish. We hope this is a helpful starting place for you to get connected and find authentic community. Remember, if none of these options work for you, we hope to see you at Intro to Life Groups!

Lupita Howell

Español Co-Ed

  • Tuesday @ 7 PM
  • Her home in S M’boro
  • Children Welcome
Email Leader

Allison Vega

Women’s

  • Monday @ 6:30 AM
  • Her home in SE M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Elizabeth Nguyen

Women’s

  • Monday @ 6 PM
  • Host home in North M’boro
  • Children Welcome
Email Leader

Zach & Brittany Johnson

Co-Ed

  • Monday @ 6:30 PM
  • Their home in Central M’boro
  • Children Welcome
Email Leader

Petra Erlendsson

Women’s

  • Tuesday @ 7 PM
  • Her home in SW M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Rick Dugger

Co-Ed

  • Tuesday @ 7 PM
  • His home in North M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Misty Skoropat

Women’s

  • Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
  • Her home in N M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Luke & Megan Austin

Co-Ed

  • Wednesday @ 6 PM
  • Their home in Mt. Juliet
  • Children Welcome
  • Dogs Present
Email Leader

Shane Murray

Men’s

  • Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
  • Meets at Greenhouse Ministries
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Alex & Kassidy Mussleman

Co-Ed

  • Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
  • Their home in Rockvale
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Olivia Schwalbach

Women’s

  • Every Other Wed. @ 7 PM
  • Her home in N M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Isaiah Smith

Men’s

  • Thursday @ 7 PM
  • His home in W M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Sean & Lisa Jackson

Young Married Couples

  • Ages 18-29
  • Thursday @ 7 PM
  • Student Center at ECC
Email Leader

Alicia Paul

Women’s

  • Thursday @ 6:30 PM
  • Her home in W M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader

Michelle Roberts

Co-Ed

  • Sunday @ 3 PM
  • Rotates homes in M’boro
  • No Childcare
Email Leader