Posts by Whittney Gilmer
We're looking for a ministry assistant!
If you love Access Church and have extraordinary administrative gifts, we’ve got some great news! We’re looking for a ministry assistant! This part-time person will handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, preparing reports, maintaining our database, processing income and expenses, and more. Currently this position is budgeted at 12 hours per week (ideally Monday-Thursday, 8:00-11:00am).…
Read MoreIF:Jacksonville 2016
The planning and prayers of a few became the call to action for many at Access Church April 8 and 9. A team of women from Access Church hosted the second annual, two-day IF:Jacksonville gathering. The original IF:Gathering took place in February in Austin, Texas, but that event is capped at 2,200 women in order…
Read MoreThe Mathews – One little girl, one decision, and one big God
You may have seen David and Jolene Mathew, and their eight-year-old son, Judah, around Access Church. Seeing them, you may never guess that they actually have 40 children under their care! This story begins in India, where David was born and raised. David’s family still lives in India, and he returns to visit them when…
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation Night
If Access Church is a body with arms outstretched toward those disconnected from God, the volunteers are the heart that keeps the body moving. Every week individuals with jobs and families show up to serve and love without expecting anything in return. There are several obvious benefits to serving; Friendships are born and nurtured, there…
Read More#GiveServeLove: Foster Closet
On Easter we took up an offering for the first time in several months to give it all away. Foster Closet is a fantastic organization in town and does a great job passionately advocating for the foster children of Northeast Florida. #GiveServeLove: Foster Closet from Access Church on Vimeo.
Read MoreStudent Ministry Welcomes Sarah Graves
Sarah Graves and her husband, Lawton, have been an active part of Access Church since 2010. Since their move to Jacksonville, they have added three beautiful girls to their family. Sarah was the preschool director at a church in Tallahassee before moving to Jacksonville. She quickly jumped into Strategic Service at Access in Waumba Land…
Read MoreSaying Yes to Love
“We love others because Christ loved us first.” These are the words we use to explain why we pursue God-sized dreams. In theory, many of the things we do throughout this life sound noble. But the reality is that lessons in faith, patience, and perseverance are attached to the journey. Three years ago, Chad and…
Read MoreCronin Family Baptism
Michele Whetstone – The Impact of Group Life
As the gurney glides down the hospital hallway, the fluorescent lights lining the ceiling are the only visual. In this moment, every ounce of independence that has been built is called in to question. Feelings of fear and loss of control become the leading actors in this scenario. Many individuals can relate to the reality…
Read MoreRonda McPherson – A Jump into Serving
For Ronda McPherson, the path to her volunteer role as a children’s small-group leader is a humorous one. It began with a Strategic Service sign-up card and an assumption that proved to be slightly off. Ronda enjoys a fulfilling career in a successful company, but after attending Access for several months, she longed for a…
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