Headfirst – The Guffeys' Story
“Everybody’s Invited,” we say at Access, to come, to connect, and to get involved. Not long after their first visit, Raymond and Jill Guffey jumped in to do just that, headfirst. Raymond and Jill had heard great things about Access from friends, so they brought their 2-year-old son, Dru, to the “Easter Eggstravaganza” event. “We…
Read MoreRelocation Update
What’s Happening? About a year and a half ago, the elders and I gathered a group of real-estate professionals and began a conversation about purchasing the Losco building we have been leasing. However, we encountered two obstacles: First, we couldn’t afford what the sellers wanted for the building. We were about one million dollars…
Read MoreDon't go through it alone — the Gribbens
A friend invited Robert Gribben to Access Church, and by the time his future wife, Melissa, moved to Jacksonville, she knew it would be her church home, too. Robert and Melissa instantly loved the relevant and challenging messages from Andy Stanley. They connected right away with the music and the vibe of the church. “It…
Read MoreCommunity Celebration Sunday
Summer vacations, beaches, picnics, and late nights may seem like they are fading into the back-to-school craze. Advertisements for water parks and sunscreen have been replaced by advertisements for calculators and binders. That is why we’re so happy to invite you to an event that will keep the summer fun going! This Sunday at Access we’re…
Read MoreFill up your tank at Fuel!
Regardless of the weather, the morning commute to work is compromised when the vehicle is out of fuel. The plans for the day could be ordinary or extraordinary, but they will never be realized if the catalyst for movement is empty. This is a simple concept, but we rarely apply it to our spiritual endeavors.…
Read MoreLocation Change for Access Church – a note from Rich Barrett
What’s Happening? About a year and a half ago, the elders and I gathered a group of real-estate professionals and began a conversation about purchasing this building. However, we encountered two obstacles: First, we couldn’t afford what the sellers wanted for the building. We were about one million dollars apart. Second, at the time,…
Read More"This is CHURCH!?" – Geoff & Kelly Marton
“Are they always this happy and welcoming, or was there a memo that new people were going to be here today?” That was Kelly and Geoff Marton’s first question about Access Church before they even got to the auditorium for their first service. Once the music started, their second question became, “This is CHURCH!?” Although…
Read MoreWe'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 More