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
Do you want to help us make an impact in the community? Join us in this effort as we Pack the Pantry for Sumter United Ministries, one of our largest local mission partners. All these donations are then distributed to families in need right here in the Sumter Community. Our Bishopville Campus…
Do you want to help us make an impact in the community?
Join us in this effort as we Pack the Pantry for Sumter United Ministries, one of our largest local mission partners. All these donations are then distributed to families in need right here in the Sumter Community. Our Bishopville Campus also participates and shares its donations with the Mt. Calvary Food Pantry.
We will collect these items in the month of September!
Below is a specific list of things these pantries need:
• Canned Meals: Beef stew, Chef Boyardee
• Manwich
• Canned Tuna, Chicken, Ham, Spam, Vienna Sausage
• Hamburger Helper
• Tuna Helper
• Dry Milk/Powdered Milk
• Shelf-stable Milk (Almond milk next to the juices in the juice aisle)
• Mashed Potatoes: Individual bags as well as boxed
• Grits (Boxes with individual packets)
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Cereal
• Rice
• Pasta / Tomato Sauce
The items above are consistently in low supply. However, they will be thankful for any items donated, whether on the list or not.
Drop off at Loring Mill Campus during Sunday or Monday evening service times. Drop off at Pocalla and Bishopville Campuses on Sunday during their service times. Look for the drop-off spot in the lobby!
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
September 11-13 | Loring Mill Campus | McManus Hall (Room 104) Schedule: September 11 and 12: 9 am-4 pm September 13: 9 am-1 pm Stitches of Love is a quilt ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents. The ministry c…
September 11-13 | Loring Mill Campus | McManus Hall (Room 104)
Schedule:
September 11 and 12: 9 am-4 pm
September 13: 9 am-1 pm
Stitches of Love is a quilt ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents. The ministry creates baby quilts to donate to local crisis pregnancy centers, surgical caps for hospitals, and various other items to support those in need.
This ministry is hosting a three-day retreat open to all. Participants are invited to enjoy food, fellowship, and the joy of stitching together.
Questions? Contact Linda Cox at quiltladycox@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.
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 14 | 5 PM | Boat Church | 1098 Lemon Avenue, Manning (Boat Church) Is baptism your next step? Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for those who are not yet baptized to participate in a baptism at the lake! Please bring a towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes. Invit…
September 14 | 5 PM | Boat Church |
1098 Lemon Avenue, Manning (Boat Church)
Is baptism your next step? Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for those who are not yet baptized to participate in a baptism at the lake!
Please bring a towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes. Invite your family and friends to cheer you on, and don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or blankets. We will provide hot dogs, chips, drinks, and Kona Ice.
Questions? Contact Jamie Lotts, Connections Director jlotts@adbc.org
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
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
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 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.
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
September 27 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Cabin Join us for a fun session where we will decorate an oyster, enjoy a snack, and connect on a deeper level! There are only 40 spots available, so please sign up soon! All supplies for decorating the oyster will be provided. Plea…
September 27 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Cabin
Join us for a fun session where we will decorate an oyster, enjoy a snack, and connect on a deeper level! There are only 40 spots available, so please sign up soon!
All supplies for decorating the oyster will be provided. Please bring a snack to share, and drinks will be provided.
October 3 | Pocalla Campus | 6 PM Come join us for a fun Movie Night as we watch “Inside Out”! We’ll have door prize drawings for both adults and kids. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, and popcorn while watching the movie. Remember to bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket to get comfy, as this event is…
October 3 | Pocalla Campus | 6 PM
Come join us for a fun Movie Night as we watch "Inside Out"! We'll have door prize drawings for both adults and kids. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, and popcorn while watching the movie. Remember to bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket to get comfy, as this event is outside! We can't wait to see you there! And look forward to fun and fellowship!
There is no cost for this event!
October 3 | 7 PM | Bishopville Campus Join us for a fun Movie Night on October 3 at 7 PM at Chappell Park! Enjoy a free movie and popcorn. This event will be held indoors, but please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort. We look forward to a family-friendly evening of fellowship! …
October 3 | 7 PM | Bishopville Campus
Join us for a fun Movie Night on October 3 at 7 PM at Chappell Park! Enjoy a free movie and popcorn. This event will be held indoors, but please bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort. We look forward to a family-friendly evening of fellowship!
There is no cost for this event!
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.
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.
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
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- Our church will operate a drop-off location in Lee County at our Bishopville Campus from November 17 to 24. We’re looking for volunteers to “man” the site daily from 10:00 am–12:00 pm—welcoming donors, receiving boxes, and praying over these gifts before they’re sent on their journey.
3- Be on a Prayer Team to pray for this specific mission project.
We are excited to see just how many boxes we can fill!
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!
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%)