About Compassion

Hope
changes
everything.

We're a family who found hope in Jesus, and we want everyone in Waverly to find it too.

Pastor Garrette Milliken smiling on stage at Compassion Church in Waverly, TennesseeSundays in Waverly
Who We Are

You're
welcome here

We're everyday people from Waverly and all over Humphreys County. Some of us have followed Jesus for years. Some are just checking it out. Everyone's welcome, and so are you.

Our Mission

Lost Saved.Saved Freed.Freed Restored.Restored Fulfilled.

What We Believe

Our full
statement of faith

Nineteen convictions, straight from Scripture: the Bible, the Trinity, salvation, healing, the return of Christ, and more.

A father worshipping with his arm raised while holding his baby at Compassion Church
A Word From Our Pastor
Wherever you're coming from, there's a place for you here. Come as you are, and let's do life together.
Garrette & Lesley Milliken · Lead Pastors
Meet the Team

The people
behind Sunday

Garrette Milliken, Lead Pastor at Compassion Church

Garrette & Lesley Milliken

Lead Pastors

Garrette and Lesley lead Compassion Church together, preaching most Sundays and setting the church’s direction with a shared heart for people and pastoral care.

Justin Godwin, Executive Pastor at Compassion Church

Justin Godwin

Executive Pastor

Justin oversees the day-to-day operations and staff at Compassion Church.

Michelle McCaleb at Compassion Church

Michelle McCaleb

Connections Pastor

Michelle helps new faces find their place in the Compassion family.

JD Daniel at Compassion Church

JD Daniel

Outreach & Care Pastor

JD leads how Compassion cares for and serves Waverly and beyond.

Austin Liverance at Compassion Church

Austin Liverance

Worship Pastor

Austin leads worship, helping the church encounter God together each Sunday.

Kayla Arnold, Kids Pastor, and her husband Chase at Compassion Church

Kayla Arnold

Kids Pastor

Kayla leads Compassion Kids, keeping every service safe, fun, and full of Jesus.

Jara Lopez, Youth Pastor at Compassion Church

Jara Lopez

Youth Pastor

Jara leads Compassion Youth, helping students connect with Jesus and each other every Wednesday.

Chaz Neely at Compassion Church

Chaz Neely

Administrative Assistant

Chaz keeps the details of Compassion Church running smoothly behind the scenes.

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Our Mission

Helping people
find hope

That's why we exist. If that's what you're looking for, we'd love to meet you this Sunday.

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