LIFE Groups
Why LIFE Groups?
We believe that church is a place of grace, therefore, we want people to KNOW Community.
We believe that belonging happens best in LIFE Groups; it’s where we do life together!
The Bible challenges us to fellowship with one another, love one another,
bear one another’s burdens, and encourage one another.
This is not easy as we are pulled by life in so many directions,
but once you find a group, you will enjoy the blessings of belonging!
In home group, register or email kari.sprinkle@gmail.com for details.
Books available in group for $16 each.
Old Testament Study
In Home Group. Please register for address.
Books can be purchases using the link:
https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/when-you-pray-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005837641
https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/philippians-bible-study
Questions about LIFE Groups?
Please reach out to Kevin Buynak.
Women's Ministry
BLOOM
Bloom meets 3-4 times a year.
BLOOM Women’s Ministry is a gathering for the Women of Sumter where we can gather, grow, and go.
- We gather as a community of women because we are better together.
- We grow through studying the Word of God together and sharing our stories.
- We share the hope we have in the Lord Jesus with others.
Next event:
February 23 & 24, 2024 | Loring Mill Campus
Healing Hurts event with Judith MacNutt from Christian Healing Ministry.
Registration will open soon!
FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey
Our most important decisions are about who we are and who we are becoming. FLOURISH is a one-year journey that connects women in a curriculum-based mentoring relationship to encourage and challenge one another in their walks with Jesus. Flourish is currently full, but please email Stephanie Dowling at mailto:sdowling@adbc.org to get on the waiting list for the 2024-2025 year.
MOMS Sumter.
Loring Mill Campus | 1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter
This is a place for women to find comfort and community with other women who get their joys and their struggles while encouraging each other with the Word of God.
We believe that every mom can connect with each other as sisters in Christ, no matter their background or age.
What to Expect?
Food: Each table takes turns bringing food to share
Speakers: To give insight, advice, and ideas
Small Groups: To encourage relationships
Crafts: Fun, easy projects, once a month
What does it cost? Early Bird pricing for the year will be $80 until September 6, 2023. After the first meeting on September 7, the yearly fee will be $100. Spots will fill up fast, so DON’T wait!! Childcare is available.
MOMS Sumter is currently full; however, there is a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Emily Lyles: elyles87@yahoo.com
Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love meets in The Cabin on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 3 pm.
Loring Mill Campus | 1305 Loring Mill Rd
Stitches of Love is a quilting ministry of ADBC. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents to bless others. In addition to doing fun projects together, they make baby quilts to donate to the crisis pregnancy centers in Sumter, to the young military couples at Shaw Air Force Base who go through parenting classes, to local nursing homes, and to members of the church who have babies. They make comfort caps for ladies who have lost their hair due to chemo or other medical reasons.
We welcome those who may be interested in sewing. If you don’t know how to sew, we will teach you. There are no dues or charges to our participants.
For more information: Email Libby Singletary at libby7168@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.
Thimble Thursdays
Thimble Thursday meets weekly in The Cabin 10 am – 2 pm.
Loring Mill Campus | 1305 Loring Mill Rd
Thimble Thursday is a weekly informal gathering where we work on charity projects that benefit the Sumter community (comfort caps for cancer patients, baby quilts for Sumter Crisis Pregnancy Center, Shaw AFB, local nursing homes, and ADBC members). We also work on personal projects. Members are encouraged to bring their machines and join us. There is no set agenda.
We welcome those who may be interested in sewing. If you don’t know how to sew, we will teach you. There are no dues or charges to our participants.
For more information: Email Libby Singletary at libby7168@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.
Men's Ministry
Coming Soon
Young Adults

The Young Adults ministry is for people 18-29 years old looking for community in Sumter. Our mission is to help as many young adults as possible take their next step toward Jesus Christ.
LIFE Groups:
Sunday Mornings
9:45 AM | Young Professionals Room 204A at Loring Mill 9:45 AM | 18-24 yr old in The Studio at Loring Mill
9:45 AM | 18-29 yr old Lakewood High at Pocalla Campus
11:00 AM | Married with Children in Room 118 at Loring Mill
3:00 PM | Ultimate Frisbee located at Patriot Park!

Connect with Us
Contact Us
Please contact JoBeth Hilliard for more information at 757-506-8347 or jhilliard@adbc.org
GROW Character
GROW CHARACTER
We believe people should be like Jesus, so we want to help you grow character.
Our GROW Character Group is scheduled for:
August 16th-November 15th. This LIFE Group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm in room 208.
The GROW Character Group is led by Mark Partin and Executive Pastor, Todd Fleming. Interested in practical steps to grow spiritually? Invest in learning about the spiritual habits of Bible reading, prayer, and healing. Childcare is provided.
For questions about attending this class, contact Kevin Buynak.