Posts by Whittney Gilmer
Lasting Impact Happens on a globalX Trip
When Mike Carlton decided that he and his 14-year-old daughter, Katie, would join our globalX trip to Costa Rica with 6:8 Ministries, he was hopeful that the trip would help…
Read MoreThe Quinones Family
Making Friends, Growing in Faith & Living With Purpose. Just one year ago, the Quinones family was looking for a Christian community where kids and parents could grow in faith…
Read MoreThe Valentine Family – Parenting Toward Faith
Kurt and Shannon Valentine both grew up in a relationship with Jesus Christ, but as their lives became increasingly hectic with demanding careers and young children, they found themselves drifting…
Read MoreThe Andrews Family – Friends & Faith
Kate and Rob Andrews and their son, Jake, started attending Access in October 2017 when a friend invited them. The Andrews had recently moved back to the Jacksonville area because…
Read MoreThe Hall Family – “All In”
Elizabeth Hall attended church with her grandparents as she grew up, and she committed her life to Christ at a church camp when she was 12. Similarly, Rick Hall went…
Read MoreThe Platten Family – Experiencing Authenticity
Right away, the value placed on excellence was evident to Shane as a musician. “I liked the excellence,” he said, “but it was the atmosphere of caring that Darin and Kevin created for the band that really made Access different.”
Read MoreMeet Kyal and Shana Rector
Kyal and Shana Rector are familiar with the task of finding a church in a new area. They have been through the process before. Their military background has moved them all over the United States. But a career change placed them in the St. Johns area, and they found themselves once again looking for a church.
Read MoreWelcome, Justin Smith, Student Ministry Director
Did you have a positive influence in your life as a teenager? Perhaps someone came into your life at a crucial time and made an investment in you, the dividends of which…
Read MoreWelcome Stephanie Barrett, Guest Experience Director
As the holidays approach, many of us will open our doors to family and friends. Our homes will be clean, de-cluttered, and filled with inviting scents. These are intentional actions meant to communicate…
Read MoreWelcome, Hal Henry, UpStreet Production Director
If you step into the UpStreet large-group environment on a Sunday morning, several things become evident: we believe the Bible should never be boring, worship can be really loud, and…
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