Access is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area.
​Our weekend service includes a free pre-service cafe, contemporary worship, biblical message and age specific kids ministry for infants up through children in 5th grade.  

Our Culture

We Believe...
  • Access Church is a place to be yourself. We don't want you to pretend to be someone you're not. 
  • We know that people have questions about a lot of things. While we don't pretend to have all of the answers, we'll be honest with you and never sugarcoat the truth. 
  • Life can be tough sometimes. Having a close group of friends to share your experiences with can help make those tough times a bit easier. We have a variety of Life Groups to help you get connected with other believers.
  • Our hope is that everyone continually grows spiritually and encounters God's presence.
  • We are called to help and serve others. Through serving, we strive to make a difference in the community and world.
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  • The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God
  • In the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
  • In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and His virgin birth 
  • In the forgiveness of sin through the Cross of Christ 
  • In the healing of body, mind, and soul
  • In salvation by grace, through faith
  • In the indwelling, guidance, and fullness of the Holy Spirit
  • In the return of Jesus Christ

Pastor Zac & Ashley McDonald

Pastor Zac and Ashley share a passion for ministry to Centre County. With their mission to encourage and equip the people of God in all they have been called to do, Access Church was launched as a sending point in the Spring of 2015. They have a heart to stay real, relevant and relational with those they have been called to serve. 

Pastor Zac preaches the Word weekly with power, sharing truth, wisdom and practical application. Ashley directs Empow(her) Ministries of Access which is the women’s ministry reaching those inside the church and those beyond the four walls. They work together as a team to reach and teach the body of Christ. Their first ministry is to their four lively and fun-loving kids!
 
Access currently meets Sunday mornings at 10am at Bethel Church of the Nazarene facility. Several years ago Access Church developed a partnership with Bethel Church of the Nazarene. This partnership has enabled Access Church to have a "home base" to meet on Sunday mornings and to host weekly ministries.
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We are excited for all Jesus will continue to do in the future!
Romans 5:1-2 "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained Access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God."