Our Beliefs
Four Distinctives
God has called Church of the Open Door to draw people to His Son. That’s our mission, our distinct assignment as a local church. We're excited! Behind this mission is our historic and deep commitment to the Gospel of Christ and the inerrancy of the Scriptures. Since 1915 Church of the Open Door has been guided by four core truths, listed below. We invite you to join us as we, together, pursue lives of eternal significance in Christ Jesus.
Teach God's
Unchanging Word
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 4:12
Psalm 119:89
Hebrews 4:12
Psalm 119:89
In Community
Trust Grace
Galatians 6:1-2
Ephesians 4:1-3
Hebrews 10:24-25
Ephesians 4:1-3
Hebrews 10:24-25
Move Forward Through
Bold Prayer
Hebrews 4:15-16
John 16:24
Matthew 7:11
John 16:24
Matthew 7:11
Of All Nations
Make Disciples
Matthew 28:18-20
2 Timothy 2:2
Colossians 1:27-29
2 Timothy 2:2
Colossians 1:27-29
Our Beliefs
Articles of Faith
Our Articles of Faith present the doctrines we are committed to as a church. These historic truths are always under attack, so we need to regularly restate our convictions in precise terms. This keeps us within our historic parameters as a conservative, evangelical church.
Our Beliefs
Gospel FAQs
What is the gospel? That’s the most important question you will ever ask! The answer can be found in four simple truths from scripture.