Leadership
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Clay SmithLead Pastor
Since 1994, I’ve served as the Lead Pastor of ADBC. What does that mean? I’m the primary teacher. I lead the church to fulfill its mission – to help as many people as possible take their next step toward Jesus. Other more interesting stuff about me is that I am a Rare native Floridian and I am a cattleman in my sparetime. I write a weekly column that appears on my blog, here, and in newspapers across the Southeast. I have an amazing wife, Gina, who is a counselor at her own practice, Lifeway Counseling. I have three adult children who are paying their own way in life! My favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird & my life verse is Isaiah 40:31," Those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk, and not grow faint."
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Todd FlemingExecutive Pastor
With a background as a former sales rep and senior pastor, Todd now serves as Executive Pastor at Alice Drive. He has been on staff since 2008 as the Adult and Discipleship Pastor. Todd is gifted in leadership and coaching leaders to their best potential. He oversees all ministries at both the Loring Mill and Pocalla campuses. He coaches and supervises the pastors as well as the financial and human resources areas of the church. He is married to Penny and has three children: Ben, Adam, and Cat.
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Mandy EastonCreative Pastor
Mandy has been on staff since 2011 serving in a variety of roles. She stepped into her role as Creative Pastor in 2018. She oversees Traditional and Contemporary worship, Communications, Tech/Media and First Impressions. Mandy, and her husband Ben, have five children Jack, Katie, Sarah Ann, Emily June and Luke.
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Travis PrudenMissions Pastor
Hello, I’m Travis and I have the privilege of serving as your Discipleship Pastor. I have served on staff since 2016 and oversee Adult Ministry, Pastoral Care, Next Steps, Missions, and Bishopville. My wife, Rhonda, and I have one daughter, Caroline, who is a student at Clemson University. I love working out, sitting by the firepit on cool days, and all types of music (except Country).
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Kevin BuynakGroups Pastor
Hi! My name is Kevin, and I oversee all LIFE Groups at Alice Drive. I’ve served in family and discipleship ministries for over a decade. I am married to my best friend, Denae, and we have three beautiful daughters, Kristine, Evelyn and Haven. I am passionate about discipleship, leadership development, and helping everyone take their next step toward Jesus!
Loring Mill Campus Staff
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Matt SprinkleStudent Pastor
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!
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Kristen McCaskillKids Minister
Hey y'all! I have the best job as ADBC's Kids Minister! I get to oversee everything kids ministry from our babies to fifth graders. My team works to help as many kids as possible take their next step towards Jesus! Outside of work, my husband Bruce, and I have the sassiest one-year-old, Hazel Grace!
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Anna KendallStudent Ministry Director
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Bethany SummersPreschool Director
Welcome! I am honored to serve as the Preschool Director! 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!
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Jami Michelle NewmanElementary Director
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Jessica McLeodKingdom Kids Director
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Perry “Bubba” MosesDirector of Administration
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.
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Kelly ParkerAdministrative Coordinator
Kelly has been on staff since 2015. 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.
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Joe GalusOperations Director
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Grey ShealyProduction Director
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Luke DurantProduction Lead
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Cooper JonesProduction Assistant
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Bobbie OwensCommunications Director
Bobbie 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.
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Christopher NygordGraphic Designer
Christopher 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.
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Kayla GrubbsSocial Media Coordinator
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Jamie LottsConnections Director
Jamie serves as the Connections Director at Alice Drive. She helps people take their next step and oversees Starting Point, Baptisms, and First Impressions - just to name a few! Jamie is a former Army Brat, moving all over the world while her dad served our country. She moved to Sumter in 2016 with her husband Michael, their son Henry, and their poodle Murphy.
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Cherie WilliamsContemporary Worship Director
Cherie serves as the Contemporary worship coordinator for Alice Drive. She has the pleasure of coordinating and working with teams each week as they lead our church in worship. Cherie and her husband Mark have two children, Tyler and Ashleigh. They enjoy traveling and exploring God’s beautiful creation.
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Eddie HobbsPastoral Care Director
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Wendy HillCreative Team Assistant
I have lived in Manning all my life. My husband and I have been married for 35 ½ years. We have two adult children. We moved to Sumter 5 years ago. We have been attending ADBC since 2019 and love it here. In my free time, I like to spend time with my family. We like to cook out in the backyard and take trips to the mountains and beach. We love to hop on the Harleys and go for a ride.
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Dana RourkGroups Assistant
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Samantha MastersFamily Ministry Assistant
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Kristen RogersMissions & Multisite Assistant
Pocalla Campus Staff
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Scott RussellPocalla Campus Pastor
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Michael GrubbsKids and Students Minister
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Shawana HarrisKids Ministry Coordinator
Hello! My name is Shawana, I’ve been the Mentorship Director since Dec of 2016. Mentoring has been a passion of mine since I was a little kid. I guess that is why everyone called me MAMA Shawana. I found my purpose early and if you feel like this is yours I would be blessed to have you as part of our team. My recently retired Air Force husband (Thomas) and I have 5 beautiful girls Faith, Destinee’, Asiyah, Zemariah, & Nevaih.
Bishopville Campus Staff
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Sam SmithsonBishopville Campus Pastor
Sam serves as the new Bishopville Campus Pastor. He leads and teaches a LIFE Group in Bishopville every Sunday and is present in that community each week. Sam, and his wife Paige, have a son, Samuel.
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Paige SmithsonKids Ministry Coordinator
Kids Ministry Coordinator