Leadership

  • Clay Smith
    Lead Pastor
    Clay Smith

    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."


  • Todd Fleming
    Executive Pastor
    Todd Fleming

    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.


  • Mandy Easton
    Creative Pastor
    Mandy Easton

    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.


  • Travis Pruden
    Missions Pastor
    Travis Pruden

    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).


  • Kevin Buynak
    Groups Pastor
    Kevin Buynak

    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

  • Matt Sprinkle
    Student Pastor
    Matt Sprinkle

    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!


  • Kristen McCaskill
    Kids Minister
    Kristen McCaskill

    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!


  • Anna Kendall
    Student Ministry Director
    Anna Kendall

  • Bethany Summers
    Preschool Director
    Bethany Summers

    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!


  • Jami Michelle Newman
    Elementary Director
    Jami Michelle Newman

  • Jessica McLeod
    Kingdom Kids Director
    Jessica McLeod

  • Perry “Bubba” Moses
    Director of Administration
    Perry “Bubba” Moses

    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.


  • Kelly Parker
    Administrative Coordinator
    Kelly Parker

    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.

     


  • Joe Galus
    Operations Director
    Joe Galus

  • Grey Shealy
    Production Director
    Grey Shealy

  • Luke Durant
    Production Lead
    Luke Durant

  • Cooper Jones
    Production Assistant
    Cooper Jones

  • Bobbie Owens
    Communications Director
    Bobbie Owens

    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.


  • Christopher Nygord
    Graphic Designer
    Christopher Nygord

    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.


  • Kayla Grubbs
    Social Media Coordinator
    Kayla Grubbs

  • Jamie Lotts
    Connections Director
    Jamie Lotts

    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.


  • Cherie Williams
    Contemporary Worship Director
    Cherie Williams

    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.  


  • Eddie Hobbs
    Pastoral Care Director
    Eddie Hobbs

  • Wendy Hill
    Creative Team Assistant
    Wendy Hill

     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.


  • Dana Rourk
    Groups Assistant
    Dana Rourk

  • Samantha Masters
    Family Ministry Assistant
    Samantha Masters

  • Kristen Rogers
    Missions & Multisite Assistant
    Kristen Rogers

 

Pocalla Campus Staff

  • Scott Russell
    Pocalla Campus Pastor
    Scott Russell

  • Michael Grubbs
    Kids and Students Minister
    Michael Grubbs

  • Shawana Harris
    Kids Ministry Coordinator
    Shawana Harris

    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

  • Sam Smithson
    Bishopville Campus Pastor
    Sam Smithson

    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.


  • Paige Smithson
    Kids Ministry Coordinator
    Paige Smithson

    Kids Ministry Coordinator


 

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