Loring Mill Adult Ministries

LIFE Groups

Why LIFE Groups?

Belonging is an essential next step for each of us, and belonging happens best in LIFE Groups. The Bible challenges us to fellowship with one another 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 doing life together.

First Friday

Friday @ 12:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: Cabin

Demographics: Men

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Teaching Team

Next gathering is August 1st. This men's group meets the first Friday of each month. The August speaker will be professional fisherman, Shaw Grigsby. Lunch is provided with a $10 suggested donation.

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Broken Wings Grief Group

Monday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 B/C

Demographics: Everyone Welcome

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Debbie Sage

Our Broken Wings Grief Group is a welcoming environment to share your hurts and find healing in healthy community. The group will meet each Monday from 6:00-8:00pm.

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Young Married Parents

Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 B/C

Demographics: Married Couples

Ages: 20's-30's

Leader: Teaching Team

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Genesis

Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 201

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: 30's-50's

Leader: Dustan Hurd

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Faithworks

Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 200

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Mature

Leader: David and Sharon Huggins

This caring LIFE Group uses Explore the Bible curriculum.

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Online Sermon Discussion

Sunday @ 6:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: Zoom

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults

Leader: Sue Tucker

This online LIFE Group meets weekly on zoom using ADBC's Sermon Discussion Guide.

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Significance

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 222

Demographics: Special Needs Adults

Ages: Adults

Leader: Kim High

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Brotherhood

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 201

Demographics: Men

Ages: 65+

Leader: Gary Hall

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Bible Studies for Life

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 209

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: All Ages

Leader: Wickersham/Barber

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Thru the Bible

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 203

Demographics: Married Couples

Ages: Couples 40's 50's

Leader: Lee Gandy and Scott Tanner

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Celebrate Jesus

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 204A/B

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: 40's - 60's

Leader: Beverly Gulledge

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Life Unhindered

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 204C

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults

Leader: Cindi McDuffie

Study by Beth Moore.

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Amazing Grace

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202C

Demographics: Women

Ages: All Ages

Leader: Gloria Williams

Old Testament Study

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Study of Romans

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 104CDEF

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: 65+

Leader: Glen Ogle

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New Testament

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 200

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: 65+

Leader: Roger Moore

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Camo

Sunday @ 9:45 am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: The Cabin

Demographics: Men

Ages: All Ages

Leader: Mark Neil

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Celebrate Jesus: Bible Studies for Life

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 119

Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Teaching Team

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Faith In Action: Haggai, Malachi, and Jonah

Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 A

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: 20's-30's, 30's-50's, 30s-40s, Adults, All Ages

Leader: Thomas and Annie Rivers

A verse by verse study through three minor prophets.

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Christians Encouraging Others (CEO’s)

Sunday @ 12:15-2:00pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: Cabin

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Sandra Byrd

Lunch from 12:30pm – 1:00pm. Book Study to follow– The Journey by Billy Graham.

Notebooks, books, all supplies, and lunch will be provided at no cost.

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Think on It

Sunday @ 8:30am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 119

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Kim High and Karen Timmons

Study: Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst

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Shaw LIFE Group

Thursday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: In-Home

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Bennett and Chelsea Eggar

Meets In-Home beginning June 26. Register for address and details.

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Nearing a Far God: Praying the Psalms with Our Whole Selves

Tuesday @ 9:30-11:30am at Loring Mill

Room / Location: Cabin

Demographics: Coed - Adult, Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Rhonda Hill

Book can be purchased here: Nearing a Far God

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Matthew

Tuesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 A

Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Kay Raffield and Regina Stewart

An in-depth, verse by verse, study of Matthew. Begins 8/19.

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Precept: James

Tuesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 B/C

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Cindi McDuffie

Begins 9/2. Workbook can be purchased here: Precept: James In and Out Workbook

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Explore the Bible: Men

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: The Cabin

Demographics: Men

Ages: Adults

Leader: Bryan Cook

This Men's LIFE Group meets throughout the year.

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Unlikely Disciples

Wednesday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill, Pocalla

Room / Location: Cabin

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Myra Yeatts

Current Study: Firmly Planted

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Daring Joy

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: McManus Hall (104A/B)

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Lisa Avins

Begins August 6th. In this 6-session Bible study, Nicole Zasowski draws from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist to point you to the enduring joy Jesus promises. Through the examples of six women in the Bible who model both the vulnerability of joy and the power of celebration, you’ll see that God longs for you to embrace abundant joy!

Study Books can be purchased here: Daring Joy

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Mentally Tough Christians

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 B/C

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Jake Dippold

Begins August 6th. In "Mentally Tough Christians," Jake Dippold takes readers on a transformative journey through the intersection of faith and mental strength. Drawing upon his Division One baseball career and his wisdom gained in the legal field, this book equips Christians with the tools and mindset needed to face life's challenges with faith and strength.

Books can be purchased here: Mentally Tough Christians

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Across the Street and Around the World

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 204 B/C

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Travis Pruden

Begins August 6th. Join Missions Pastor, Travis Pruden, to learn about God's mission through Scripture and how you can serve through Alice Drive.

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Nehemiah

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 208

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Mark Partin

Begins August 6th. Join Mark Partin for an in-depth study of Nehemiah. The study focuses on Nehemiah's gift of leadership and how God used him to change many lives.

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Single Moms

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 200

Demographics: Single Moms

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Susan Hepler

A caring community for single moms. Begins August 6th.

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The Magnificent Obsession

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 202 A

Demographics: Coed - Adult

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Doc White

Begins August 6th. Based on the book by Anne Graham Lotz. Study Guides can be purchased here: The Magnificent Obsession

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The Way of Wisdom: A Study of the Book of Proverbs

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 204A

Demographics: Women

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Penny Fleming

Begins August 6th. The Way of Wisdom aims to help you learn to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.

Study Books can be purchased here: The Way of Wisdom

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Grace Based Parenting

Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill

Room / Location: 209

Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples, Parents

Ages: Adults, All Ages

Leader: Richard Holmes

Begins August 6th. We all want to raise great kids who love Jesus, but the pressures of modern life seem to work against our ability to do that. Every parent should feel equipped to raise kids in today's demanding world.

Based on the popular books Grace Based Parenting, Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, and Raising Kids for True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel, this study brings hope to weary parents looking for a better way to raise their kids.

Study Guides will be provided.

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Questions about LIFE Groups?

Please reach out to Kevin Buynak.

Women's Ministry

BLOOM ALICE DRIVE WOMEN

BLOOM Alice Drive Women is a place for the Women of Sumter to 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.

Below is a brief overview of upcoming events in Women’s Ministry. Stay tuned for more details!

MOMS

Registration for 2025/2026 starts on July 24 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. On this day, we will offer an early bird special! Sign up at the Loring Mill Campus by the front porch!

If you miss this date, please sign up at the first meeting, which will be on September 4, 2025. The early bird special is available on July 24.

Save the date for BLOOM and Brunch

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10:00 AM to noon. This will be a special time when one of our very own will share God’s word with us. It’s an opportunity for us to draw closer to the Lord and strengthen our relationships with one another.

Stitches of Love

Meets on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in The Cabin at Loring Mill.

FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey

Our most important decisions are about who we are and who we are becoming. Flourish is a one-year commitment that connects women in a mentoring relationship by studying the Word of God and encouraging one another in their walk with Jesus. Applications for Flourish mentors and mentees are now open for 2025-2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us here.

Fill out the application here

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 deal with 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

Where: 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM | Worship Center at Loring Mill

2025/2026 MOMS Meetings will start back September 4, 2025

If you have any questions, please email Kristen McCaskill: kmccaskill@adbc.org or join their Facebook page, MOMS Sumter.

Stitches of Love

Stitches of Love meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 3 pm at the Loring Mill Campus in the Cabin.

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 making fun projects together, they also 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, 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, join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.

Email us at women@adbc.org for more information about the Women’s Ministry.

Men's Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Alice Drive Men exists to help as many men as possible take their next step toward Jesus!

Join us on September 13 for the kickoff of our Men’s Ministry for 2025! Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. We look forward to a wonderful year of fellowship in Men’s Ministry! This ministry will meet on the second Saturday of each month.

Please register using the link below, and we hope to see you there!

For questions about Men’s Ministry, contact Kevin Buynak.

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