Because we believe church is a place of grace, we want to help people know real community. Click the link below to view all the groups being offered! We want people to know community through LIFE Groups and encourage them to join them to experience real community. We will kicko…
Because we believe church is a place of grace, we want to help people know real community.
Click the link below to view all the groups being offered!
We want people to know community through LIFE Groups and encourage them to join them to experience real community.
We will kickoff new weekday and new Sunday groups in August!
Pocalla Campus
August 3
Sunday evening programming begins. The first night will be a kickoff cookout!
Loring Mill and Bishopville Campuses
August 6
Wednesday Midweek Refresh Starts back
6-7:30
August 10
Group Connect at all Campuses
If joining a group is your next step, we would love to help!
Need help finding the right group?
Questions? Please contact Kevin Buynak, Groups Pastor: kbuynak@adbc.org
Wednesday nights at Loring Mill and Bishopville, as well as Sunday nights at our Pocalla Campus, offer fun and interactive activities for the whole family! In addition, we have various LIFE Groups offered throughout the week, allowing you to take a break from your weeknight routine and get r…
Wednesday nights at Loring Mill and Bishopville, as well as Sunday nights at our Pocalla Campus, offer fun and interactive activities for the whole family!
In addition, we have various LIFE Groups offered throughout the week, allowing you to take a break from your weeknight routine and get refreshed!
Wednesday Programming:
Loring Mill
Every Wednesday
6-7:30 PM
Adult LIFE Groups (see adult Life Group Tab below)
Kids Creative for kids through 5th grade
Student Refresh:
Middle School – 6-7:30 PM | After Hours 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
High School – 7 PM – 8 PM | After Hours 8 PM – 9 PM
In Student Buildings
Pocalla
Every Sunday
We will now hold our campus-wide gathering on Sundays
5-6:30 PM
Adult LIFE Groups (see adult Life Group Tab below)
Kids Creative for kids through 5th grade
Student Worship (MS & HS combined) | Room 128
Bishopville
Every Wednesday
6-7:30 PM
397 Chappell Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010
Meal (first of the month only), Prayer, and Bible Study
Wednesday Nights in Bishopville are for the whole family! Come enjoy Bible study and time together and get refreshed from your daily routine each week!
August 16 | 8:00-10:00 AM | Loring Mill Campus | Front Porch Join us in participating in the City of Sumter Community Cleanup Day! Want to serve your community and help pick up litter along our roads and entranceway? The City of Sumter regularly organizes community cleanup days through…
August 16 | 8:00-10:00 AM | Loring Mill Campus | Front Porch
Join us in participating in the City of Sumter Community Cleanup Day! Want to serve your community and help pick up litter along our roads and entranceway?
The City of Sumter regularly organizes community cleanup days throughout the year; the next one is on August 16. Please mark your calendars and join us!
Meet at the Front Porch of the Loring Mill Campus. That morning, we will be cleaning up along Loring Mill Road and Wise Drive, right near the church.
Future dates- 10/18, 12/13
August 19 | 6-7:30 PM | Pocalla Campus GriefShare, a grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one, is starting soon at Pocalla Campus. Please join us on August 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for this 12-week program. At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video featuring…
August 19 | 6-7:30 PM | Pocalla Campus
GriefShare, a grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one, is starting soon at Pocalla Campus. Please join us on August 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for this 12-week program.
At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video featuring counsel and insights from respected grief experts, along with relatable personal stories, followed by a time of sharing and support. Session topics include what’s normal in grief; how to handle difficult emotions; and how to manage regrets, questions, and worries.
Questions? Please contact Kevin Buynak kbuynak@adbc.org
August 23 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Worship Center Ladies, join us for BLOOM and Brunch! This will be a special time when one of our very own will share God’s word with us. It’s an opportunity for us to draw closer to the Lord and strengthen our relationships with one another….
August 23 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Worship Center
Ladies, join us for BLOOM and Brunch! This will be a special time when one of our very own will share God’s word with us. It’s an opportunity for us to draw closer to the Lord and strengthen our relationships with one another.
$10 in advance online | $12 at the door
Childcare available for 6 weeks-5th grade
Cost: $5/child, $15/family max
Childcare deadline: August 14
August 30, 2025 Saturday, August 30-Saturday, September 6 Commissioned International, our mission partner in Honduras works with more than 150 churches across that nation. This team will travel to the village of Las Pacayas and work with the local pastor and church – doing evangelism,…
August 30, 2025
Saturday, August 30-Saturday, September 6
Commissioned International, our mission partner in Honduras works with more than 150 churches across that nation. This team will travel to the village of Las Pacayas and work with the local pastor and church – doing evangelism, providing Bibles, delivering rice & beans, doing Vacation Bible School for the kids and doing some light construction work – all in the name of Jesus!
Registration for this trip is now closed. Please reach out to Travis Pruden with any questions at tpruden@adbc.org.
MOMS Sumter will begin again on September 4, 2025. MOMS Sumter is a program for mothers. We welcome all moms, no matter their background or stage of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, grew up in Sumter, have little kids in diapers, or are sending kids off to college, MOMS Sumter is a…
MOMS Sumter will begin again on September 4, 2025.
MOMS Sumter is a program for mothers. We welcome all moms, no matter their background or stage of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, grew up in Sumter, have little kids in diapers, or are sending kids off to college, MOMS Sumter is a great place to connect, grow, and find support. The payment due at the first meeting is $50 for the semester or $100 for the entire year. All meetings will be from 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM in McManus Hall at Loring Mill.
2025/2026 Dates
9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/14
September 13 | 7:30 AM | Loring Mill Campus | The Studio Join us on September 13 for the kickoff of our Men’s Ministry for 2025! Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men’s Ministry! This ministry will meet on…
September 13 | 7:30 AM | Loring Mill Campus | The Studio
Join us on September 13 for the kickoff of our Men's Ministry for 2025! Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men's Ministry! This ministry will meet on the second Saturday of each month.
Please register using the link below, and we hope to see you there!
September 20 | 9 AM | Loring Mill and Pocalla Campuses On Student Life Group Serve Day, all middle and high school LIFE Groups will go out into the community to serve together and live out their faith side by side. This event is more than just a service project; it’s an opportunity to build d…
September 20 | 9 AM | Loring Mill and Pocalla Campuses
On Student Life Group Serve Day, all middle and high school LIFE Groups will go out into the community to serve together and live out their faith side by side. This event is more than just a service project; it's an opportunity to build deeper connections within your group and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in real, tangible ways.
For the Loring Mill Campus, please register below
For Pocalla Campus, no need to register, meet at 9:00 AM in the Pocalla Lobby.
Make ADBC Your Church Home on October 5! 12:30 pm | Pocalla and Bishopville Campus (lunch served) 5-7 pm | McManus Hall | Loring Mill Campus (dinner and childcare provided) Starting Point is a class where you can learn about ADBC’s mission, vision, and values and join the churc…
Make ADBC Your Church Home on October 5!
12:30 pm | Pocalla and Bishopville Campus (lunch served)
5-7 pm | McManus Hall | Loring Mill Campus (dinner and childcare provided)
Starting Point is a class where you can learn about ADBC's mission, vision, and values and join the church!
*Please note: this class is required for membership.
Contact Jamie Lotts, Connections Director, at jlotts@adbc.org for the Loring Mill or Pocalla Campus.
For more information about the Bishopville Campus, please contact Sam Smithson, Bishopville Campus Pastor, at ssmithson@adbc.org.
Future Dates -
2025: 12/7
October 9, 2025 Thursday, October 9-Wednesday, October 15 Working with our national missions partner, Send Relief, we will travel to Camp Rock in Valdosta to serve the kids, staff, and the community. We will primarily help them with their annual Fall Days event, which brings people fr…
October 9, 2025
Thursday, October 9-Wednesday, October 15
Working with our national missions partner, Send Relief, we will travel to Camp Rock in Valdosta to serve the kids, staff, and the community. We will primarily help them with their annual Fall Days event, which brings people from all around that region and is a big fundraiser for them to continue serving foster kids & their families throughout the year.
Registration for this trip is now closed. Please reach out to Travis Pruden with any questions at tpruden@adbc.org.
Serve with Local Church Planters & Reach People for Jesus. Part of a 5-year partnership with Columbia Metro Baptist Association, which ADBC is part of, we will serve alongside Inter- national Mission Board missionaries and local church planters to share the gospel with people in central S…
Serve with Local Church Planters & Reach People for Jesus.
Part of a 5-year partnership with Columbia Metro Baptist Association, which ADBC is part of, we will serve alongside Inter- national Mission Board missionaries and local church planters to share the gospel with people in central Spain.
Our team will be helping to find and make fertile ground for people to hear about Jesus.
Important Dates:
- Deadline for $500 deposit and application is August 28, 2025
- Deadline for all trip payments ($1,800 including deposit) is September 25, 2025
October 5th: 1st Team Meeting 12:15pm, Room 208 | Loring Mill
October 19th: 2nd Team Meeting, 12:15pm, Room 208 | Loring Mill
November 16th: 3rd Team Meeting, 12:15pm, Room 208 | Loring Mill