Posts by Rich Barrett

When I bought our truck a couple of years ago, I had quite the negotiating experience with the used-car dealer. When I finally drove off the lot, I’d paid the price I had determined to pay and not a penny more. And, do you know what they threw in for free? A nice big sticker…

If you enjoy Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio as they teach at Access Church, you’ll enjoy this conversation over at the Passion Podcast where they discuss their long-standing friendship, their passion for the local church, and the questions they both get about Louie planting a church in Atlanta. Louie says, “I won’t spoil the whole…

That’s right, don’t come to church this Sunday! Instead, go to the beach, the lake, or the golf course. That’s right, we’re encouraging you to use this time to invest in friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers who do not seem to be in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Here are some suggestions: You could…

Charlie Walker and Peter Dearing at Square One Join the Access family as we enjoy Charlie Walker and Peter Dearing at Square One in San Marco! They’ll be performing familiar covers as well as some of their original music. It’ll be a great time to hang out with other people from Access as well as…

Just because I know there’s a lot of Chick-Fil-A fans out there reading this blog… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo] You can see more of Tim Hawkins over here..

What a great series this has been for our church! Our community group has had some really thought- and action-provoking discussion about what it means for us to be salt & light in our communities. We really believe we have been placed here strategically by our heavenly father with one primary purpose! This past Sunday…

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…

I’m pretty excited to be speaking at Access tomorrow, and sharing stories of some real-life Accessibles here in in Jacksonville that are living out their faith in the marketplace. Here’s a sneak peak at my notes for tomorrow. Can you see where we’re going with this? Salt. Light. Faith at Work. People. Yeah, we’ll be…

Stephanie and I moved to Jacksonville with no family here and no long-standing friendships. And now, two-and-a-half-years later, we call this town home. No question about it. That’s because of what God’s done in our hearts through Access Church, and more specifically, through our community group. Community Groups are the heartbeat of Access Church. You…

Don’t forget! Tomorrow is that potentially-embarrassing Sunday when, if you’re not careful, you walk into church an hour late. Ouch. So, set your clocks forward, and look forward to the warm weather this is sure to bring our way. Free tip: You don’t have to stay up until 2:00am for the official start of DST. In…