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Access volunteers are the best! Always showing up early and staying late, and putting time in during the week to plan irresistible environments for our guests. One way we want to say thank you this spring is to host a Night of Worship. No kids environments. No set-up and tear-down. Just book a babysitter and…

Below is a useful case study I came across on Dave Smith’s blog. Dave got it from Greg Teselle, and who knows where Greg found it. Nevertheless, it’s extremely provocative for the church: In management circles the story is often told of the CEO who took over a 100-year-old company manufacturing drill bits, which was…

In our early years, when life is changing and new experiences await us at every turn, purpose usually doesn’t show up on our radar. We’re much more concerned with who, what, and where to stop and consider the why. But at some point this question rises to the forefront, often due to discontentment with the…

What a fun day! If you couldn’t be at Access Church yesterday, I’m truly sorry. We had a great time remembering God’s goodness, celebrating what God might have in store for us, and focusing on his purpose for where we are right now. Tenth Avenue North led worship, which was followed by an amazing cookout…

Today I was reviewing my notes from last year’s n*rich, an annual gathering of North Point Strategic Partnership staff. During one of the sessions, David McDaniel laid out some best practices for strategic partnerships. He said the best partnerships: 1. Have the best staff teams and volunteer teams.2. Have instilled a culture of generosity.3. Assimilate…

Standing on a hillside, Jesus gave the followers who had assembled to hear him a unique label. A label that would explain what their purpose was for being on this earth, and one that is as applicable to his followers today as it was then. Discover what that label is and how it impacts how…

Thanks to your generous giving yesterday, it appears that Access has met our giving budget for the month—again! This is such an encouragement as we move ahead with great hopes for 2009! In addition to our regular offerings, we received a substantial gift from a local foundation that believes in our strategy of creating irresistible…

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to share my gratitude to the wonderful people who have helped make Access Church a success. The last two years have been amazing! We are so excited to celebrate this anniversary, and it represents a whole new era in the life of our church. If you’ve prayed for…

A new series launches this Sunday at Access Church! Andy Stanley will be presenting, “On Location,” a great series about the role God intends for you to play right where you are: at work, school, and home. We’ll begin by looking a story in the Old Testament that is striking in its depiction of society…

Wow, can you believe it? Sunday, March 1, will mark our two-year anniversary! To celebrate God’s goodness to our young church, we’ll have a few fun elements on March 1. Show up 15 minutes early to enjoy some extra music from Tenth Avenue North—Waumba Land and UpStreet will be opening at 10:10am. Stay after worship…