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.

Other Group Options

If you are looking for other Group options beyond what you see listed here, please let us know! We also have Home Groups and Online Groups.  Reach out to Scott Russell.  

BLOOM ALICE DRIVE WOMEN

BLOOM Alice Drive Women 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.

Below is a brief overview of what’s coming up in Women’s Ministry. Stay tuned for more details!

Breathe – Summer LIFE Group

Led by Lisa Avins

Meets every Wednesday in June from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in McManus Hall at the Loring Mill Campus.

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. More information will be coming soon!

Stitches of Love

Meets on the second Saturday of every month from 10 am – 3 pm at the Loring Mill Campus in the Cabin.

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 applications for mentors and mentees are now open for 2025-2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us here.

Fill out application here 

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: Stiches of Love Quilt Ministry.

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

Men’s Ministry

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

We wrapped up the year in May for Alice Drive Men! This ministry offered men an opportunity to embrace one of our core values, Know Community. Through gatherings that included fellowship, teaching, and food, this ministry experienced growth. Our men’s leadership team will make plans over the summer for the Fall kickoff. Please keep the team in your prayers as they seek the Lord’s guidance to connect with more men.

Stay tuned for the 2025/2026 gathering schedule for Men’s Ministry!

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