The Right Small Group for You

We have a wide range of groups for every adult stage of life. Whether you are a young single adult or a married empty nester, we have a group for you!

John Byrne

Senior Adults, Widows & Widowers

In this fun and lively bunch, you never have to worry about being left out! John is a great teacher and excels in leading his class to care for one another in not only their spiritual needs, but personal needs too.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 101

Aaron Lovett

Adults with Older Children/ Empty Nesters

This group is for all ages, but focuses on families of college students and empty nesters. This is a fun group of people who enjoy strong biblical teaching and great community.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 102

Darryl & Melissa Updegrove

All Ages

This group loves to study the Bible in an unintimidating way. Most of the people in this group have passion for playing music and leading worship. If you have this same interest, then this group is for you.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 110

Mike Shepherd

Adults Ages 45-55

Mike has a strong desire to connect with other adults and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus! Join him and other adults on their dive through God’s Word.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 202

Scott Johnson

Adults

This group not only teaches the Bible, but they live it out! This class cares for the people in their small group. They understand what it is like to be new in a community and have the gift of hospitality to make others feel extremely welcome!

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 203

Brian Knox & Jonathan Chapman

Adults Age 30s

Brian and Jonathan lead a group geared for families in their 30s. Join them as they study scripture and look at practical applications for the different seasons of life for couples with children.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 204

Dr. Adam Peaden

Adult Ages 30-40

Adam and Lydia lead this group designed to relate to people who want to do life with other adults. Adam teaches from the Bible and then seeks to lead a discussion applying the Scriptures to the issues that families face.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 205

Everhart & Shields

Young Adultish

Not young and not old, we are just in between, young-ish. A community for people in all stages of life, whether married, single, family or not this group is for individuals who desire spiritual transformation. We are about Jesus doing restorative work through the Holy Spirit so that we may live the abundant life God calls us to.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 301

Shamblin & McCants

College Students

Are you a college student (age 18-24 yrs) looking for community? Come join this group as they seek to be more like Jesus and strive to stand on God’s promises, daily. Serving, worshiping, building relationships and doing life together! If you are looking for a community that is in the same college season of life as you, this is the class for you!

Sundays, 9:30am

Room 304

Jeff & Debbie Scalf

Ages 55+

This group is Bible based and extremely relational. If you are 55 or older this is the group for you!

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 500

Dustin & Lorri Stephenson

Young Adults

This small group is full of people who want to seek Jesus and allow others to see God through their lives. If you are a young adult looking for community and for a group of people to do life with, this is the group for you.

Sundays, 9:30

Room 701

Jeremy & Cathryn Hatcher

Adults

If you are new to ECF this is the perfect group to try! Jeremy and Cathryn Hatcher have a passion for all things hospitality and Jesus.  They have a deep desire to make you feel welcomed and connected!

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 702

Sherry Helms

Women of All Ages

This group is designed for women of all ages. Each week's teaching is a Holy Spirit inspired topic with truth from God’s Word. This group of ladies love being together. They have built a strong bond together through studying God’s word and doing life together.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 703

Joshua & Hollen Slaughter

Couples With Small Children

This group reaches couples with small children (newborn through elementary) seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and meaningful community in the chaos of life. The goal of this group is to build relationships and do life together.

Sundays, 9:30 am

Room 705

James Knott

Men

This group will be doing a study called "Real Men ''. The goal of our study and our Men’s groups is to get men to embrace the call of true discipleship. The study is designed to empower men to learn from the example, both good and bad, of real men from the Bible. We currently offer three men’s groups for you to get involved in. We want you to get connected, grow in your faith, and become the man that God has called you to be.

Mondays, 6 pm

Room 500

Brandon Tarr & Jim Wilmot

Men

We currently offer three men’s groups for you to get involved in. We want you to get connected, grow in your faith, and become the man that God has called you to be.

Sundays, 6 pm

Room 500

Children's Small Groups

Preschool & Children

Here is the list of current classes/teachers: Kindergarten A: Haley Lemke and Dana Wilson Kindergarten B: John Fielding and Karen Nicolas 1st Grade: Lindsey Ivey, Tricia Roark, and Brooke Sauls 2nd Grade: James and Natalie Knott 3rd Grade A: Elise Anderson and Carrie Moore 3rd Grade B: Jim Garred and Nick Nicolas 4th Grade: Scott Sabo and Christi Taylor 5th Grade: Kristen Angelillo-Keezer and Heather Creel

Sundays, 9:30 am

WOW Room & Preschool Classrooms

Student Small Groups

6th-12th Grade

The Wreck offers both High School and Middle School small group options for our teenagers to get involved in on Sunday mornings. The goal is to create an environment for students to connect with one another and be able to do life together.

Sundays, 9:30 am

The Wreck

Joshua & Cami Smith

Middle School Girls

Joshua and Cami have been attending ECF for a long time. They have a heart for teenagers and want to see them grow in their relationship with the Lord. They have two children and love to spend time together as a family.

Sundays, 9:30 am

The Wreck

Justin Lemke

Middle School Guys

Justin Lemke is an engaging teacher who loves and supports his students! He and his wife, Haley, have three children, and enjoy serving within our church.

Sundays, 9:30 am

The Wreck

Stephen & Jennifer Sims

High School

Jennifer and Stephen Sims have attended ECF for three years. Jennifer recently joined the ECF staff and Stephen is a local business owner.  They spend their free time entertaining in their home, playing on the water and spending as much time outside as possible.  Both have a passion for investing in students and doing life in community.  The Sims have three young children, two sons and one daughter.

Sundays, 9:30 am

The Wreck

Stephen Jencks & Brett Frank

High School

Stephen Jencks and Brett Frank have served faithfully at ECF for a long time. They both posses great leadership characteristics and they both have hearts for Jesus. They want to see students be successful. The way they do that is by engaging students and helping them grow in their relationship with the Lord.

Sundays, 9:30 am

The Wreck