Posts by Rich Barrett

Our spring JumpStart at Access Church that is just around the corner. Jump Start is an engaging 30-minute presentation where parents and kids learn together about what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ.  We will discuss: Who Jesus is What faith is What it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus How to lead your child to…

There’s been a lot of talk lately about CEO salary caps. I certainly understand the sentiment. It’s hard to believe that someone can receive compensation in the millions of dollars while apparently underperforming. But as I look at scripture, I’m concerned that we might be missing a bigger issue. Let’s recognize a few things: 1.…

Every successful organization must have clearly defined goals and concrete ways to measure success when those goals are attained. In 2009 Access Church moved into a new worship facility and welcomed many new faces. It was an exciting year! Having lots of people in the room on Sunday is exciting, but even more important to…

If you have ever wanted to experience North Point Community Church for yourself, and get a behind-the-scenes tour, join us for Sundays @ North Point! You will attend a worship service, take a guided tour of various environments, and participate in a day and a half of informal sessions and discussions. You’ll get answers to…

The need in Haiti right now is great. This Sunday at Access, we’ll be directing you to give through two organizations we know and trust, Compassion International and Samarian’s Purse..

Success at Access Church is defined by how many of us move from large environments into community groups. At Access, the community group is the best place for sustained life change to occur. In community groups, we study the Bible together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It’s also where we pray, care…

Merry Christmas! Here’s a sample of our Not-So-Silent Night. Thanks for inviting so many of your family, friends, and co-workers. And thanks to all the great volunteers who made 2009 an outstanding year. See you in January! .

Not-So-Silent Night was incredible. Thank you for leveraging your influence with family and friends and inviting them to be a part of what God is doing through Access Church! Years from now, tonight will be one of those nights we look back on as a pivotal event in the life of this organization. To all…

If you wonder how we celebrate Christmas at Access Church, here’s a little taste. And if you’ve not yet made plans to be at Not-So-Silent Night tomorrow night… Figure it out! We’re going to start promptly at 7:00pm, and you will be so, so sad if you arrive even one minute late. .

I just intercepted this email from Stephanie as she was sending it to some friends: Rich just told me Accessibles have invited 1,670 people to Not-So-Silent Night on Facebook alone! Accessibles blew the doors off the challenge to invite (just) 1,000. A.MAZ.ING. Happy Birthday, Jesus! Now, we wait to see what God will do, and…