Plain and simple, Open Door Baptist Church is the best King James, Bible-based church that I've…read moreattended.
The pastoral staff is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and humble. They're easy to talk to, willing to teach and share the Word, and they're great people to fellowship with as well.
I appreciate their preaching, because they all have different backgrounds and it shows. Each pastor has their own way of teaching the word, and I also appreciate that they're all willing to share their past experience, no matter how 'imperfect' it may be. It makes listening to their sermons relatable and easy to digest.
The head pastor, Jason Murphy, is the second pastor in the church's history. He grew up in the church too, so he understands and appreciates its history and I think it helps push him to not only be a great preacher, but also a great church leader as well. He is truly invested in the church family and the growth of it and the church itself.
The church has two Sunday morning services: 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. In tandem with the Sunday morning services are a variety of different children, teenager, and adult Sunday school classes. Additionally, there is a Sunday evening church service at 5:00 p.m. and a mid-week service, on Thursday's, at 7:00 p.m. Also on Thursday evenings, at 7:00 p.m., are children's Awana classes - which are essentially Sunday schools, but in a Thursday - and a separate youth/teenage service too.
Beyond the Sunday and mid-week services and Sunday School and Awana classes, the church (and church family) are very active in several different community outreach programs, door knocking campaigns, etc. all designed to share the Word, grow the church, and help people with their Christian walk. It also has offers Bible Institute, various doctrine-based membership classes, and other ministries. The church also does a fantastic job of supporting dozens of missionaries across the world, hosting guest preachers, and among other things.
The church family is extensive. There are people from all over the world and from all walks of life. It's so easy to connect as Christians, friends and a church body/family.
I cannot stress enough how great the church, the pastoral staff, and church family are. They're welcoming, relatable, honest, and most of all biblically-centric and it's helped create an amazing experience for me - and I'm sure hundreds of other people.
If you're looking for a King James, Bible-believing church, then look no further. If you're not saved and not a Christian, but would like to investigate church, hear the Word, and feel welcomed - then I'd highly recommend that you give it a chance.
I cannot say enough about the church and it's people.
