Caleb joined the Alice Drive team in 2018.  His primary role is to help fulfill the mission of Alice Drive by helping others take their next step toward Jesus Christ. Caleb’s background includes serving as pastoral counselor, youth minister, and associate pastor. His goal as Next Steps Minister is to discuss salvation, baptism, church membership, and service opportunities that develop and strengthen relationships between Jesus Christ and members of His church. Caleb is married to Heather and he looks forward to starting a family one day soon!

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!

I am a Sumter native, and I have called Alice Drive my church home since I was just 9 years old!! I began my journey on staff in January of 2016 as the Kids Min Intern after serving for many years in different volunteer roles all around the church, along with serving a 3 month missions term in Thailand! That fall, I transitioned to Elementary Director, and once I graduated with my bachelors in Elementary Education in 2018, I moved to my current role as the Kids Minister. Upon graduation, I started pursing my MA in Christian Studies. Somewhere in all of that, I married my favorite guy in the whole world, Caleb. We have two very energetic and funny puppy dogs, Lucille and Huck, that are the life of the party in our house! When I am not at church, I love to make cake pops for people and teach dance at Dreamworks Dance here in town! My job is to make sure that kids, babies to 5th grade, are taking next steps towards Jesus Christ, and I love every minute of it!

Hi, I am Sarah Jones, your First Impressions Director.  I am responsible for creating a warm & welcoming environment for all who come onto our campuses, both guests & members.  I coordinate & lead our weekly volunteer teams, known as F.I.T. I train & equip our volunteers to serve with radical hospitality.  I am passionate about making Sunday the best day of the week!  I am happily married to Sonny & have 2 sweet kiddos, Mary & Grayson!

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.

JoBeth is the Student Ministry Coordinator.  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.  

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.

Perry, known by most as “Bubba”, joined the staff of ADBC in 2013 as Director of Operations. 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Pam serves as Next Steps Ministry Assistant and is looking forward to helping people take their next step. She has been a member since 2010 and attends at the Pocalla Campus. Pam previously served as a volunteer receptionist. She shares her home with her spoiled fur baby Bradley.

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. 

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.

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.

 

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

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.