First Friday
Friday @ 12:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Teaching Team

Next gathering is August 7. Dr. Mark Mitchiner will be the speaker. This men's group meets the first Friday of each month. Lunch is available. 

Signup for this Group
Men’s Group
Friday @ 6:30am at Bishopville
Room / Location: Bishopville Hardees
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults
Leader: Joseph Barnes/Grant Davidson

Meets at Bishopville Hardees every other week studying the Gospel of Luke. 

Signup for this Group
Basketball LIFE Group 121 East College Street
Monday @ 3:30pm at Bishopville
Room / Location: 121 East College Street in The Memorial Gym
Demographics: Young Adults
Ages: Young adults
Leader: Pastor Sam Smithson
Signup for this Group
Alice Drive Men
Saturday @ 7:30am at Pocalla
Room / Location: Pocalla
Demographics: Men
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Darrell James and Larry Brewer

Meets on the third Saturday of each month for breakfast, bible study, and prayer. 

Signup for this Group
B3lieve
Saturday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-home
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Zac Shrift

B3lieve stands for Bible, bikes, and brothers. This is a group for those that love riding motorcycles but want to deepen their relationship with Christ and build community and friends in the process. We will plan to have bi-weekly Bible studies to read a passage, or a faith based book, and explore its meaning, how it can help our walk with Christ, and how we can grow together as a unified body. We will even have days for motorcycle group rides for food and fellowship to grow as brothers in Christ!

 

Please register online for address and details. 

Signup for this Group
Young Married Parents
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Married Couples
Ages: 20's-30's
Leader: Justin and Kaylen Bretthorst

Study: The Book of Ephesians- beginning May 31. 

Signup for this Group
1 Samuel
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 30's-50's
Leader: Dustan Hurd
Signup for this Group
Faithworks
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Mature
Leader: Don Beard

This caring LIFE Group uses Explore the Bible curriculum.

Signup for this Group
Online Sermon Discussion
Sunday @ 6:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Zoom
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Sue Tucker
Zoom Link: Go to Zoom

This online LIFE Group meets weekly on zoom using ADBC's Sermon Discussion Guide. 

Signup for this Group
Significance
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 222
Demographics: Special Needs Adults
Ages: Adults
Leader: Kim High
Signup for this Group
Brotherhood
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Men
Ages: 65+
Leader: Gary Hall
Signup for this Group
Young Adults Book Study
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 220
Demographics: Young Adults
Ages: 18 -24
Leader: Darren and Amber Heller
Signup for this Group
Bible Studies for Life
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Wickersham/Barber
Signup for this Group
Thru the Bible
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 203
Demographics: Married Couples
Ages: Couples 40's 50's
Leader: Lee Gandy and Scott Tanner
Signup for this Group
Celebrate Jesus
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204A/B
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 40's - 60's
Leader: Beverly Gulledge
Signup for this Group
Social Media Reset
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204C
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Cindi McDuffie

Study by Allie Marie Smith

Signup for this Group
Amazing Grace
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202C
Demographics: Women
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Gloria Williams

Old Testament Study 

Signup for this Group
Study of Romans
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 104CDEF
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 65+
Leader: Glen Ogle
Signup for this Group
New Testament
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 65+
Leader: Roger Moore
Signup for this Group
Middle School LIFE Group
Sunday @ 9:45-10:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Venue
Demographics: Students
Ages: Middle School
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Kids LIFE Group
Sunday @ 9:45-10:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Upstairs West Hall
Demographics: K-5th Grade
Ages: K-5th Grade
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Kids LIFE Group
Sunday @ 11:00-12:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Upstairs West Hall
Demographics: K-5th Grade
Ages: K-5th Grade
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Behind The Curtain
Sunday @ 9:45-10:45am at Pocalla
Room / Location: 126
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Larry Brewer
Signup for this Group
Ultimate Frisbee
Sunday @ 3:00pm at All
Room / Location: Patriot Park
Demographics: Young Adults
Ages: Young adults
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Kids LIFE Group
Sunday @ 9:45-10:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: North Hall
Demographics: 4 year Olds
Ages: 4 year Olds
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
High School LIFE Group
Sunday @ 9:45-10:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Venue
Demographics: Students
Ages: High School
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Kids LIFE Group
Sunday @ 11:00-12:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: North Hall
Demographics: 4 year Olds
Ages: 4 year Olds
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Adult LIFE Group
Sunday @ 9:45-11am at Bishopville
Room / Location: Chappell Park
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Pastor Sam Smithson

Topic: Prayer

Signup for this Group
Camo
Sunday @ 9:45 am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: The Cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Mark Neil
Signup for this Group
Celebrate Jesus: Bible Studies for Life
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 119
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Teaching Team
Signup for this Group
Middle School and High School Life Group
Sunday @ 9:45 am at Pocalla
Room / Location: 122/126
Demographics: Students
Ages: High School, Middle School
Leader: n/a
Signup for this Group
Paul’s Letters
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 A
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 20's-30's, 30's-50's, 30s-40s, Adults, All Ages
Leader: Thomas and Annie Rivers

Based on the Right Now Media Eyewitness Series. 

Signup for this Group
Enduring Word
Sunday @ 11 am at Pocalla
Room / Location: 131
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Darrell James
Signup for this Group
Book of Romans
Sunday @ 9:45am at Pocalla
Room / Location: 130
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples
Ages: 30s-40s
Leader: Kevin Hendrix

Family-centered LIFE Group. 

Signup for this Group
Think on It
Sunday @ 8:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 119
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Kim High and Karen Timmons

Current Study: Tame Your Thoughts by Max Lucado

Signup for this Group
Shaw LIFE Group
Sunday @ 3:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Bennett and Chelsea Eggar

Meets In-Home. Register for address and details. 

Signup for this Group
How to Read the Bible and Live it Out
Sunday @ 5:00-6:30pm at Pocalla
Room / Location: 131
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Darrell James and Larry Brewer
Signup for this Group
Young Adults
Sunday @ 12:15pm at Pocalla
Room / Location: Next Step Room
Demographics: Young Adults
Ages: 18 -29
Leader: Alex Lester
Signup for this Group
Student LIFE Groups
Sunday @ 9:45am at Bishopville
Room / Location: Chappell Park
Demographics: Students
Ages: High School, Middle School
Leader: Olivia Smith

Student Led Bible Study

Signup for this Group
Stand Firm and Act Like Men
Sunday @ 8:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202A
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults
Leader: Alice Drive Men Team

All men are invited to join us for Stand Firm and Act Like Men based on the teaching and book by Joby Martin. Discussion guides are provided. Begins 8/16. 

Signup for this Group
Christians in Action
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202A
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Sandra Byrd and Natalie Brown

In this 10- session, verse-by-verse study of 1, 2, and 3 John, Jen Wilkin will help women discover that the apostle John's words challenge us to recall our great salvation and abide in truth. Begins 8/30. 

Signup for this Group
The Faith to Flourish
Sunday @ 11:00am at
Room / Location: 118-Prayer Chapel
Demographics:
Ages:
Leader: Erica Boland

In The Faith to Flourish Bible study, Christine Caine invites you and your community into a transformative seven-week journey to discover what it means to stay rooted in Christ and bear fruit that lasts. Begins 9/13. 

Signup for this Group
The Tabletop
Sunday @ 12:00pm Interest Meeting at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Justin Bretthorst

Tabletop and Board Games have the ability to bring people together and create community and establish deep connections across the tabletop. Through these games, we have the opportunity to show the love and grace of Jesus to others and with one another, creating community and introducing one another to fellow church and community members we may not have met otherwise. It also has the ability to draw families together to the table to create lasting memories. The tabletop is a place where people from all ages, experiences, and interests can find commonality, build connections with one another, and encourage one another from God's Word.

 

Interest Meeting: August 9 at 12pm in room 202B/C

Signup for this Group
Hilliard/Courtney LIFE Group
Sunday @ 4:00-6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-home
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples
Ages: 20's-30's
Leader: Michael Grubbs, Dustin Hilliard, Dakota Courtney, Jesse Davis

This in-home LIFE Group welcomes young marrieds/families to join. Please register for address and details. 

Signup for this Group
Christians Encouraging Others (CEO’s)
Sunday @ 12:15-2:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Sandra Byrd

Lunch with book study to follow– Philippians.

 

Notebooks, books, all supplies, and lunch will be provided at no cost. Begins 8/30. 

Signup for this Group
Bishopville Young Adult Mens LIFE Group
Thursday @ 6:30 PM at Bishopville
Room / Location: Bishopville Location
Demographics: Men, Young Adults
Ages: Young adults
Leader: Contact Sam Smithson

Please get in touch with campus Pastor Sam Smithson at ssmithson@adbc.org for more information. This group meets every other Thursday.

Signup for this Group
Carolina Palms LIFE Group
Thursday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: CarolAnn Paul

Meets in-home. Please register for address and details. 

Signup for this Group
When People are Big and God is Small
Thursday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: McManus Hall
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Denae Buynak

Overly concerned about what people think of you? Edward Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing and points the way through a true knowledge of God, ourselves, and others.

 

Begins 9/10. 

Signup for this Group
Women’s Life Group
Tuesday @ 6:30pm at Bishopville
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Women
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Paige Smithson

This group meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday in-home studying the book of Luke. Please register for address. 

Signup for this Group
Journal With Jesus
Tuesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: McManus Hall (104A/B)
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Michelle Newman

Journal With Jesus is a sacred invitation to slow down, let go of the weight you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with God through scripture-led journaling — no performance, pressure, or perfection required.

 

Find out and more and purchase materials here: Journal With Jesus

Signup for this Group
Sermon Discussion
Tuesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 118-Prayer Chapel
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Auddra Livingston

Join us as we learn and share from each week's sermon. Discussion and prayer guide provided weekly. 

Signup for this Group
1 John
Tuesday @ 9:30-11:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Rhonda Hill

Book can be purchased here: 1 John Study Book

 

Study begins May 19. 

Signup for this Group
Firmly Planted
Tuesday @ 6:00pm at Pocalla
Room / Location: 126
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Larry Brewer and Myra Yeatts

A weekly study using Firmly Planted by Robby Gallaty. 

 

Signup for this Group
Precept: Daniel
Tuesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Cindi McDuffie

Workbook can be purchased here: Precept: Daniel, ESV

 

Begins 9/8

Signup for this Group
Family LIFE Group
Tuesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 20's-30's, 30s-40s, Adults, All Ages
Leader: Kevin and Denae Buynak

All families are welcome. Group time includes discussion of weekly sermons and topics such as marriage and parenting. Childcare is provided.

Signup for this Group
Men’s Group
Wednesday @ 7:00am at Bishopville
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults
Leader: Jeff Rockel

Meets in-home in Bishopville. Please register for address. 

Signup for this Group
Unlikely Disciples
Wednesday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill, Pocalla
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Myra Yeatts

Current Study: Ephesians

Signup for this Group
Family Nights
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Bishopville
Room / Location: Bishopville Office
Demographics: Everyone Welcome
Ages:
Leader: Pastor Sam Smithson

Wednesday Nights in Bishopville are for the whole family! Bible study, fellowship, and time together will be each week on Wednesdays.

 

Adults will go through the Miracles of Jesus, and kids will do kids' lessons.

*Meal will be served the first Wednesday of each month (no cost)

Signup for this Group
Take Five- Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 118-Prayer Chapel
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Debbie Sage

Taking care of yourself is a must, especially when you are a caregiver.  You may be caring for children, elderly parents, siblings, a spouse, or you may be a paid caregiver. Either way, the importance of self-care is astounding!  Lack of it can and often leads to burnout and/or your own health problems.   

If this sounds like you, we would love to have you come and join us for an ongoing caregiver support group.

 

If you’re not taking care of yourself, you can’t effectively take care of anyone else. The group will meet every other Wednesday. 

Signup for this Group
Making Your Marriage a Fortress
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Teaching Team

In Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas, bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, guides you and your spouse in how to fortify your marriage ahead of time, so that it can withstand any storm or difficult season.

 

Begins 8/19. 

Signup for this Group
Run Over by the Grace Train
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Alice Drive Men Team

Run Over by the Grace Train explores the topic of grace: what it is, how we receive it and how it changes absolutely everything about us. In this deep, spiritually rich book, Joby Martin offers nine key lessons central to understanding God’s grace as the central theme of the Christian life. Joby helps readers dig deep into scripture and understand that we are saved by grace alone, grace can’t be lost, grace does not condemn and the sinner and the saint both need God’s powerful grace in equal measures. Discussion guides will be provided. 

 

Begins 8/19

Signup for this Group
Find Your People
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Women
Ages: Young adults
Leader: Mclean James

In a world that's both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. In Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life. Learn the five practical ingredients you need to have the type of friends you’ve always longed for.

 

Begins 8/19. 

Signup for this Group
God Won’t Leave You There
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202A
Demographics: 50+, Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Doc White

God Won't Leave You There by Anne Graham Lotz: Joseph's Story, an incredible testimony of jaw-dropping faith and patient perseverance in the face of devastating trials, will leave you in awe at what God can do in and through one person. It's a powerful reminder that wherever you find yourself, God is at work putting the pieces of your life together to bring about His sovereign plan.

 

Begins 8/19. 

Signup for this Group
Step by Step
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Alice Drive Teaching Pastors

Take your next step with the ADBC Teaching Team. Building on our Step by Step sermon series, this 4-week group is designed to help you discover where God is leading you. Together, you'll learn what it means to belong in biblical community, grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus, and discover your unique purpose in the life and mission of the church. Whether you're new to ADBC or simply looking for your next step, this group is the perfect place to start.

 

Begins 8/19. 

Signup for this Group
The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: McManus Hall
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Lisa Avins

In The Lie You Don't Know You Believe, Jennie Allen pulls back the curtain on the enemy's oldest trick—and shows you how to dismantle it with the spiritual authority you already have in Christ.

 

Begins 9/9. 

Signup for this Group
The Story of Scripture
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Peggy Frey

The Story of Scripture takes you on a journey through the entire Bible, revealing God's unfolding plan of redemption from Creation to the New Heaven and New Earth. In this study, you'll discover how every major event, person, and promise points to Jesus Christ and fits into one unified story. Whether you're new to the Bible or have studied it for years, this class will help you understand God's Word with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

 

Begins 9/16.

Signup for this Group
  • Login