September Life Group Launch
You are invited to register and become a member of one of the upcoming Life Groups launching the second week of September! 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 Two
Brandon & Leigh Thomas Co-Ed)
- Wednesday at 6:45 PM
- Begins September 10th
- Meets at their home in West Murfreesboro
- Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
- Allergy Notice: Dogs Present
Brandon has circled the globe twice, and Leigh’s out to conquer all 50 states and every national park with a checklist and a dream. Since 2007, they’ve been adventuring through life with their two children Brody (16) and Quinn (almost 10) tagging along for the ride.
Group Three
Benjamin & Camry Bullock (Co-Ed)
- Wednesday at 6:30 PM
- Begins September 10th
- Meets at their home in West Murfreesboro
- Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
Despite being blind in one eye and having just 9 working fingers, Benjamin loves playing volleyball and never backs down from a challenge. He met his wife Camry in 2014, married her in 2018, and together they’ve been growing ever since, especially outdoors, where they feel most at home.
Group Four
Tracey & Pam Donegan (Co-Ed)
- Tuesday at 6:30pm
- Begins September 9th
- Meets at their home in Manchester
- Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
- Allergy Notice: Dogs Present
Tracey and Pam are proud parents of two grown kids. Their son is in college, and their daughter is married with two amazing kids (ages 3 and 8). They have been serving in church for years and love being a part of what God is doing. Tracey and Pam are excited to meet new people, grow together, and play a mean game of Uno!
Group Five
Dakota & Morgan Cleveland
(Co-Ed)
- Thursday at 6:30 PM
- Begins September 11th
- Meets at her home in Christiana
- Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
- Allergy Notice: Dogs Present
Married to Morgan and proud dad of two, Dakota finds joy in the everyday chaos. Whether he’s debugging code or making s’mores, he’s all ready for deep conversations, shared worship, and living out God’s calling with heart and purpose.
Group Six
Lora Limbaugh (Co-Ed)
- Thursday at 6:30 PM
- Begins September 11th
- Meets Virtually
- No Childcare
Lora’s days are painted in warmth and surrounded by family, feathers, and faith. From Life Group connections to Art Ministry magic, she’s painting joy in every corner. Weekly worship fills her cup, and now she’s pouring it back with love that reaches living rooms, hearts, and beyond.
Group Nine
Amy Adkins (Women’s)
- Tuesday at 10:00 AM
- Begins September 9th
- Meets at her home in West Murfreesboro
- No Childcare
Amy has been married to her husband Matt for 33 wonderful years. She is a proud mom of two and grandma of three energetic boys. After fostering teens for three years, Amy and Matt launched a lawn care biz where they mow lawns together! Amy is excited to grow in faith, build friendships, and live life alongside a community of believers.
Group Eight
Briana Fulton (Women’s)
- Wednesday at 9:00 AM
- Begins Septemeber 10th
- Meets at her home in Walter Hill
- Children Welcome (Must be Registered)
- Allergy Notice: Dogs Present
Briana’s a globe-trotting nativity collector, joyful mom of four, and proud wife to Jimmy since 2019. A former teacher turned stay-at-home supermom, she’s all about building sweet memories and probably has a nativity to match each one!
Group Seven
Zachary Yoder (Men’s)
- Wednesday at 7:00 PM
- Begins September 10th
- Meets on the square
- No Childcare
Zachary’s the youngest in a lively crew of four, raised on faith, fresh air, and a healthy dose of sibling chaos. He’s all about keeping it real at ECC, where authentic community isn’t just a goal, it’s a vibe. Catch him beachside, preferably with snacks.
Group Ten
Kyle Brooks (Men’s)
- Wednesday at 6:30 AM
- Begins September 10th
- Meets Central Murfreesboro
- No Childcare
Kyle is married to his amazing wife who juggles speech pathology at MTSU and his chaos. Their 3-year-old is a tiny tornado fueled by music, trucks, and spontaneous wrestling. He loves community because life’s better with encouragement, accountability, and shared snacks. Fun fact: he collects hobbies like it’s a sport—woodworking, guitars, bonsai, rock climbing, and random dives into social psychology.
Group Eleven
Dewey Patton
(Men’s)
- Tuesday at 6:30 PM
- Begins September 9th
- Meets at his home in North Murfreesboro
- No Childcare
- Allergy Notice: Dogs Present
Dewey is the proud father of six grown children and grandfather to twelve. Passionate about serving the Lord through service to others, he looks forward to deep fellowship and mutual spiritual growth at ECC. With a love for history and a heart for discipleship, he’s excited to help others grow in prayer, Bible study, and living out biblical truths together.
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.
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!
Michelle Roberts
Co-Ed
- Sunday @ 3 PM
- Rotates homes in M’boro
- No Childcare
Bill & Donna Santi
Co-Ed
- Monday @ 6:30 PM
- Their home in North M’boro
- No Childcare
Lupita Howell
Español Co-Ed
- Tuesday @ 7 PM
- Her home in S M’boro
- Children Welcome
Petra Erlendsson
Women’s
- Tuesday @ 7 PM
- Her home in SW M’boro
- No Childcare
Rick Dugger
Co-Ed
- Tuesday @ 7 PM
- His home in North M’boro
- No Childcare
Misty Skoropat
Women’s
- Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
- Her home in N M’boro
- No Childcare
Blake Adkins
Men’s
- Wednesday @ 7 PM
- His home in Christiana
- No Childcare
Shane Murray
Men’s
- Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
- Meets at Greenhouse Ministries
- No Childcare
Alex & Kassidy Mussleman
Co-Ed
- Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
- Their home in Rockvale
- No Childcare
Dan & MaryLea Hansen
Co -Ed
- Wednesday @ 6 PM
- Their Home in S M’boro
- No Childcare
Julie Culp
Women’s
- Wed. @ 6:30 PM
- Her home in Beechgrove
- No Childcare
Isaiah Smith
Men’s
- Thursday @ 7 PM
- His home in W M’boro
- No Childcare
Chenoa Russell
Women’s
- Thursday @ 6:30 PM
- Her home in N M’boro
- No Childcare
Sean & Lisa Jackson
Young Married Couples
- Ages 18-29
- Thursday @ 7 PM
- Student Center at ECC
Brent Oliver
Men’s
- Thursday @ 6:30 PM
- meet in his homes in W M’boro
- No Childcare