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
December 9 | 6:00 PM | Loring Mill Campus | Worship Center Every year, on the second Tuesday evening of December, our church hosts a Christmas Bash specifically for these special folks & their caregivers. We celebrate the birth of Jesus by sharing a meal, singing, and having fun together….
December 9 | 6:00 PM | Loring Mill Campus | Worship Center
Every year, on the second Tuesday evening of December, our church hosts a Christmas Bash specifically for these special folks & their caregivers. We celebrate the birth of Jesus by sharing a meal, singing, and having fun together.
We need volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you have experience or not, you can help as a Greeter, Table Host, Server, Singer, Kitchen Crew Member, or general Joy Bringer.
To sign up, please get in touch with Kevin Buynak at kbuynak@adbc.org.
Help us spread the joy this holiday season!
Our Student Ministry is bringing the gospel into schools! Check out the Student Bible study schedule for the school year to join a Bible study at your school! Sumter High Girls & Boys Bible Study Mondays • 7:30–8:10 AM Starbucks on McCrays Mill Rd Starts September 1st Home School G…
Our Student Ministry is bringing the gospel into schools! Check out the Student Bible study schedule for the school year to join a Bible study at your school!
Sumter High Girls & Boys Bible Study
Mondays • 7:30–8:10 AM
Starbucks on McCrays Mill Rd
Starts September 1st
Home School Guys Bible Study
Mondays • 12:00 PM
The Venue at Loring Mill Campus
Middle and High School
Starts September 1st
Thomas Sumter Academy
Girls & Boys Bible Study
Tuesdays • During Lunch
Classroom location TBD
Middle & High School
Starts September 2nd
Wilson Hall
Girls & Boys Bible Study
Thursdays • 7:15–7:50 AM
Girls are in Mrs. Peyton’s classroom, and boys are in the cafeteria
Middle & High School
Starts September 4th
Laurence Manning Academy
Girls & Boys Bible Study
Thursdays • During Lunch
Middle & High School
Starts September 4th
Home School Girls Bible Study
Sundays • 4:00 PM
Location TBD
Middle and High School
starts September 7th
Every Tuesday | 6-7:30 PM | Pocalla Campus GriefShare is a support group for those grieving the death of a loved one, now offered at Pocalla Campus. This class meets weekly on Tuesdays and follows a 12-week program. At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video featuring counsel and insi…
Every Tuesday | 6-7:30 PM | Pocalla Campus
GriefShare is a support group for those grieving the death of a loved one, now offered at Pocalla Campus. This class meets weekly on Tuesdays and follows a 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
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 Kevin Buynak with any questions at kbuynak@adbc.org.
October 11 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Concord Baptist Church, Anderson, SC This event offers training for individuals interested in meeting community needs after a disaster. Classes will cover various ministry areas within Baptist Disaster Relief. The training day will include a general session, s…
October 11 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Concord Baptist Church, Anderson, SC
This event offers training for individuals interested in meeting community needs after a disaster. Classes will cover various ministry areas within Baptist Disaster Relief. The training day will include a general session, specialized classes, a regional session, and lunch. For more details, registration information, and any associated fees, please visit the provided link.
Wednesday nights at Loring Mill and Bishopville: Join us for fun and interactive activities for the whole family every Wednesday night! We also offer a variety of LIFE Groups throughout the week, providing an opportunity to take a break from your weekday routine and feel refreshed….
Wednesday nights at Loring Mill and Bishopville:
Join us for fun and interactive activities for the whole family every Wednesday night!
We also offer a variety of LIFE Groups throughout the week, providing an opportunity to take a break from your weekday routine and feel refreshed.
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
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 designed for the whole family! Come together for Bible study and quality time, and recharge from your daily routine each week.
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 paym…
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
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
October 18 | 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 entranceways? The City of Sumter regularly organizes community cleanup days throu…
October 18 | 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 entranceways?
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- 12/13
Sunday nights at our Pocalla Campus, offer fun and interactive activities for the whole family! 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 Life Group Options Read all ab…
Sunday nights at our Pocalla Campus, offer fun and interactive activities for the whole family!
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
October 19 | 12:15 PM | Room 104 | Loring Mill Campus We’re excited to announce our Mission Trips to Honduras in 2026! If you’re interested in learning more, please join us for an Interest Meeting where you can hear all the details, ask questions, and find out how you can be part of our Missi…
October 19 | 12:15 PM | Room 104 | Loring Mill Campus
We’re excited to announce our Mission Trips to Honduras in 2026! If you're interested in learning more, please join us for an Interest Meeting where you can hear all the details, ask questions, and find out how you can be part of our Mission Team as we go to share the love of Christ.
Click the link below to register for the upcoming trip in January and to learn more details.
Join us for family fun at one of our three locations for our annual Fall Festival! We invite the community to this family-friendly event! Bring your loved ones and friends for an afternoon of fun, including Treat Street, snacks, bounce houses, and more! This outdoor event is free and perfect for all…
Join us for family fun at one of our three locations for our annual Fall Festival! We invite the community to this family-friendly event! Bring your loved ones and friends for an afternoon of fun, including Treat Street, snacks, bounce houses, and more! This outdoor event is free and perfect for all ages!
Enjoy food trucks available at cost!
October 26
4-6 PM
Locations:
Loring Mill: Campus Grounds
1305 Loring Mill Rd Sumter, SC 29150
Pocalla: Campus Grounds
65 Masters Drive Sumter, SC 29154
Bishopville: Chappell Park
397 Chappell Dr Bishopville, SC 29010
Collection for Operation Christmas Child | October 26-November 19 | All Campuses Each year, starting in October, our church family is asked to purchase, donate & pack shoeboxes that will depart Sumter, SC and be sent all over the world to spread the love of Jesus Christ to children and fa…
Collection for Operation Christmas Child | October 26-November 19 | All Campuses
Each year, starting in October, our church family is asked to purchase, donate & pack shoeboxes that will depart Sumter, SC and be sent all over the world to spread the love of Jesus Christ to children and families everywhere.
Ways to serve:
1- Visit the lobby of one of our campuses, and pick up a shoebox to fill!
Want a list to take with you shopping?
Please visit https://samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
to find a list of supplies needed to pack the boxes!
2- Be on a Prayer Team to pray for this specific mission project.
We are excited to see just how many boxes we can fill!
Retirement Celebration Service Honoring Pastor Clay Saturday, November 1, at 11 AM in the Worship Center | Loring Mill Campus Join us in celebrating Pastor Clay as he retires after many years of dedicated ministry. We will express our gratitude for his leadership, love, and service to our chu…
Retirement Celebration Service Honoring Pastor Clay
Saturday, November 1, at 11 AM in the Worship Center | Loring Mill Campus
Join us in celebrating Pastor Clay as he retires after many years of dedicated ministry. We will express our gratitude for his leadership, love, and service to our church family. Following the service, please join us for a reception in the church lobby.
Pastor Clay's Final Sunday
Sunday, November 2 | Services: 9 & 11 AM ONLY | Loring Mill Campus
Childcare for ages 4 & under
No Life Groups will meet this day
This will be Pastor Clay's final sermon, concluding the sermon series, "This is My Story, This is My Song." The series reflects on how God's Faithfulness writes the story of our lives.
Please note that there will only be two services on this day at the Loring Mill Campus, with a space in between to celebrate and wish him well! Other campuses will have regular schedule, including Life Groups and childcare.
November 8 | 7:30 AM | Loring Mill Campus | The Studio Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men’s Ministry! Please register using the link below, and we hope to see you there! Register Here…
November 8 | 7:30 AM | Loring Mill Campus | The Studio
Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men's Ministry!
Please register using the link below, and we hope to see you there!
Additional dates for 2025 include: December 13.
Sunday, November 16 | 10:45 | Pocalla Office In Kids’ Ministry, our goal is to help children take their next steps toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Parents, we support you with resources and encouragement as you commit your family to this journey. We offer a Parent-Child Dedication, a…
Sunday, November 16 | 10:45 | Pocalla Office
In Kids' Ministry, our goal is to help children take their next steps toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Parents, we support you with resources and encouragement as you commit your family to this journey. We offer a Parent-Child Dedication, a time for you to come before your church family, asking them to join you in prayer as you commit to raising your child in a way that honors God.
Join our Parent-Child Dedication Class in November by filling out the form below!
Parent-Child Dedication Sunday:
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Questions? Contact Michael Grubbs, mgrubbs@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.
- 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
Registration for this trip is now closed!
Sunday, November 30 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM | The Mezzanine (upstairs Lobby) | Loring Mill Campus In Kids’ Ministry, our goal is to help children take their next steps toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Parents, we support you with resources and encouragement as you commit your family to…
Sunday, November 30
9:15 AM and 10:30 AM | The Mezzanine (upstairs Lobby) | Loring Mill Campus
In Kids' Ministry, our goal is to help children take their next steps toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Parents, we support you with resources and encouragement as you commit your family to this journey. We offer a Parent-Child Dedication, a time for you to come before your church family, asking them to join you in prayer as you commit to raising your child in a way that honors God.
Join our next Parent-Child Dedication Class in November by filling out the form below!
Parent-Child Dedication Sunday:
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Questions? Contact Kristen McCaskill, kmccaskill@adbc.org
Make ADBC Your Church Home on December 7! 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 chur…
Make ADBC Your Church Home on December 7!
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.
Honduras Mission Trip January 31 – February 7, 2026 Are you interested in serving on a missions trip? Here’s an overview of what to expect on our upcoming trip to Honduras: Our mission partner, Commissioned International, operates the Bible Institute in Honduras, where our team will be…
Honduras Mission Trip January 31 – February 7, 2026
Are you interested in serving on a missions trip? Here’s an overview of what to expect on our upcoming trip to Honduras:
Our mission partner, Commissioned International, operates the Bible Institute in Honduras, where our team will be based. Each day, we will travel to local villages to share the gospel and meet physical needs. We will also host a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the children and engage in construction work for the local church. Additionally, training sessions for local pastors will be held daily at the Bible Institute.
Important Dates:
NOV 13: Deadline for $500. deposit/application
NOV 16: 1st Team Meeting
DEC 15: Deadline for full payment ($1,500 minus deposit)
JAN 11: 2nd Team Meeting
JAN 25: 3rd Team Meeting
JAN 31: Depart Sumter/ Travel to Honduras
FEB 7: Depart Honduras/ Return to Sumter
- Your cost for this trip will be $1,500
- ADBC covers the remainder of the cost (roughly 50%)