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.
Begins 8/10.
Begins 8/10.
Meets In-Home. Register for address and further details.
Begins 8/19. A weekly study using Growing Up by Robby Gallaty.
Books will be available on the first night. Preview the book here: Growing Up
Griefshare meets for 13 weeks beginning August 19. Books will be available for purchase at our Pocalla Campus (in advance) and on the first meeting night. Please register below or through GriefShare.
Current Study: Firmly Planted
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.
Women's Ministry
ALICE DRIVE WOMEN
Alice Drive Women is a place for women 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 what’s coming up in Women’s Ministry. Stay tuned for more details!
MOMS
MOMS Sumter will begin again on September 4, 2025.
MOMS Sumter is a program for mothers. We welcome all mothers, regardless of their background or stage of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, grew up in Sumter, have little kids in diapers, or are sending kids off to college, MOMS Sumter is a great place to connect, grow, and find support. The payment due at the first meeting is $50 for the semester or $100 for the entire year. All meetings will be from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in McManus Hall at Loring Mill twice a month.
Create and Connect
September 27 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Cabin
Join us for a fun session where we will decorate an oyster, enjoy a snack, and connect on a deeper level! There are only 40 spots available, so please sign up soon!
All supplies for decorating the oyster will be provided. Please bring a snack to share, and drinks will be provided.
Save the date for Ladies Night Out with Judi Gatson
Stay tuned for more details on a special ladies’ night out on Thursday, February 19, 2026! We look forward to welcoming Judi, hearing from her, and fellowshipping with all of you on this special day!
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.
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 joy and navigate struggles while encouraging each other with the Word of God.
We believe that every mom can connect 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
2025/2026 MOMS Meetings will start back on 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: Stiches of Love Quilt Ministry.
Email Mandy Easton 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 attending Men’s Ministry, contact Kevin Buynak.