Casey is married to Kell Jones, and they have a son named Luke Benjamin Jones. Casey just joined our staff as Online Director and has a passion for people and helping others.

Kelly has been on staff since 2015. She is Administrative Assistant for our Lead Pastor, Clay Smith, and our Executive Pastor Todd Fleming. Kelly has been apart of ADBC since 2011 and baptized here in 2012. Kelly and her husband Joe have been married for 27 years and have 2 children, Abigail and Caleb.

 

Kristen serves as Kids Minister. She is responsible for running our entire kid’s ministry. She is married to Bruce and they have a little girl, Hazel.

Sarah began her role as the Elementary Director in January of 2020 after serving several summers as an intern. She is responsible for everything Kindergarten to 5th grade. As one of the many Sarah’s in the office, SR is known for loving all things events to give kids the best experience possible at church! Originally a Georgia girl, Sarah now lives in Sumter with her family while also pursuing a master’s in Communication Disorders.

Hey ya’ll! My name is Jenni Sederlund and I am the Kingdom Kids Director. I get the pleasure of working with sweet preschoolers, their families and some amazing teachers. I have been working with children as long as I can remember, and I graduated from Purdue University with an education degree in 2004. I also married my husband Adam in 2004.  We have 3 kids, Claire (14), Owen (10), Zoe (9), they make our lives so much fun.

Welcome! I am honored to serve as the Kingdom Kids Assistant, and the Coordinator/Baby Whisper for the ADBC Kids Childcare for MOMs Sumter.  ADBC has been home for my family for many years now, the USAF brought us here, and God continues to bless us. “For I know the plans I have for you” -Jeremiah 29:11 My wonderful husband, Bo and I have Twins, we have them in litters- Irelyn and Shane. I have a slight obsession with piggies…. To the point that my retirement goal, well I should say that my husband’s retirement goal is to fund my farm, “Summer’s P’s” Puppies, Piggies, & Pa-Goats. Yes, you read that right, Pa-Goats!

Hello! My name is Matt, and I am over the Student Department and minister to our middle school students.  I have been at ADBC since 2016. Church has always been my second home! My amazing wife Kari and I have 4 children – Brantley, Sadie, Riley, and Ellie.  I’m a nerd at heart when it comes to games, music, theology, and books!

Corey serves as the Minister to our high school students here at Alice Drive. He has been on staff since December 2019, and has loved seeing students grow in their faith. Corey is a proud Bible nerd, and he has a passion for preaching, teaching, and seeing God’s name go out to the nations. 

JoBeth is the Girl's Ministry and Young Adults Director.  She is responsible for running our Girl’s Ministry Program, Young Adults and also doing the administrative work for the youth department.  She is married to Shane and they have two boys, Brent and Riley.  

Hello, I’m Sarah and new to the staff of ADBC but have been a member for 12 years.  I retired from the US Air Force & SC Air National Guard in June 2020 after 30 years of service.  I am blessed and excited God has opened this door to allow me to serve members of our community and church in helping you get plugged into a LIFE Group or any Pastoral Care needs you or your family may have.  I am happily married to John and we have 3 grown boys, Jeremy, Devontaye and Josh!  John and I love to camp, kayak and bike.  It allows us time to enjoy all of God’s creations and reconnect with one another.

After spending 14 years in West Africa, Mary Johnson relocated to Sumter in 2013 to live closer to her parents. Mary serves as the administrative assistant to the Discipleship Pastor, Travis Pruden.   She is married to Stan and has two children and two grandchildren.

CC and her husband moved here from Michigan over 14 years ago. They traded the snow for the warmer SC climate. They are an extremely active family. CC and her family find that physical activity is their fountain of youth. They enjoy anything outdoors, good food, and spending time with their family and friends. CC and her husband, Lance, have six children and seven amazing grandchildren.

Hi! I’m Morgan! I’m the Next Steps/Missions Assistant! I assist our Next Steps Minister as well as our Missions Minister in their day to day ministering. I have been working at ADBC since October 2019. I’m married to Joshua and we have been foster/adoptive parents for almost 3 years and we have been blessed to have loved on 16 children during that time with currently 6 awesome kids in our home.

Bobbie just joined our staff in October. She serves as the communications director and enjoys working with the different ministries to promote all their events. She worked in the hospitality industry for eleven years and has a passion for people and community. Bobbie, and her husband Jake, have two children, Madeline and Hall.

Chris has been on staff in a variety of roles since 2004.  He has been graphic designer since 2006 and is responsible for all the graphic design for the Communications Department including the newsletter, bulletin, website and sermon series.  He is married to Cyndi.

Sarah has served on staff in a variety of roles since 2005. She is currently serving as the Communications Assistant. She is married to David and has three children; Christopher, Richard, and Lauren; and five grandchildren; Caleb, Gabriel, Emery, Willow, & Kanan.

Perry, known by most as “Bubba”, joined the staff of ADBC in 2013 as Director of Administration. He has worked in accounting, computers, construction, real estate and medical practice management. He serves as church's financial administrator, human resources director, and manages the church’s computer systems. He also manages the operations department which oversees the daily operations of the church and its physical plant. Bubba enjoys all the little ones around the church. He loves their smiles and hugs whenever he can get them! He is married to Tisha and has a daughter named Ally.

J is retired from the SC Air National Guard where he served as assistant fire chief for McEntire fire and emergency services. J manages the physical plant for the church. He is responsible the buildings, grounds, the scheduling and setup for their use. He enjoys baseball and serving with the local American Legion post athletics. J is married to Bobbie and has a son, Andrew, serving in the US. Army.

Tripp joined the staff of ADBC in 2020 and currently serves as Financial Coordinator. His primary job is at Chick-fil-A in Sumter as a Manager. Tripp is married to Jenny and they have two awesome kids, Brenna and Warren, and an overweight pug named Owen.

I started working at Alice Drive since 2002.  I am the facilities coordinator, so I make sure the church is ready for service.  I have been married to Julie since 2006.  I love to travel and watch soccer.