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!

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!

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!

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 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.

 

Bobbie has been the Communications Director since 2020. She manages communication across various channels and supports ministries in promoting their events. Her primary aim is to ensure all communications are clear and accurate across all platforms.

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.

Jamie has been on staff since 2021 and serves as the Connections Director at Alice Drive. She helps people take their next step and oversees Starting Point, Baptisms, and First Impressions. Jamie is married to Michael, and they have one son, Henry.

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.  

 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.