Welcome to Open Door Baptist Church!

We are glad you are here and we hope you will soon worship with us.

We trust that you will find in us, a place where you will have the opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God and develop friendships that will encourage and support you.

Below you will learn more about our mission as a church and what to expect when you come. We look forward to meeting you!

Our Mission

It is our desire to exalt the Savior as we edify and educate the saints. We also desire to engage with our community as we share the good news of Jesus Christ. (Link to a free gospel resource). We trust that your time with us will bring you and your family closer to the Lord.

Meet the pastor

Jeffrey Bateman

In August 2021, Pastor Bateman became our Senior Pastor. He is familiar to the ministry here having served under Pastor Craig Griffith for 6 years as his assistant. He has served the Lord as Pastor in 3 churches in New England and in Newfoundland, Canada. Pastor Bateman and his wife Amy have been blessed with …

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go when I arrive?

The majority of our services are conducted in our main church building. From our parking, follow the sidewalk to our main building and enter the double doors. To the right, you will find our Welcome Center, where our staff will assist you and your family.

What classes are available for my family?

We offer a variety of opportunities for you and your family. We offer Sunday school classes for children of all ages. Our staff in our Welcome Center will assist you in finding the right place for your children. We offer Adult Bible Study classes at the same time which are designed to teach the word of God and give a point of connection for fellowship and friendship. Currently, we offer two classes: one in the main auditorium and one in our fellowship hall downstairs.

What about infants, toddlers, and children?

At every service, there are safe, clean nurseries with caring staff for children 3 years old and younger. For children 4 years old through 2nd grade, we offer Children’s Church service during our morning worship service. Children are dismissed at the end of our song service for Children’s Church. On Wednesday evenings we offer C.I.A. (Character in Action) for children 4 years old through 6th grade. Junior and Senior High teens meet in our gymnasium for youth group.
Follow the links to learn more about our Children’s Ministries or Teen’s Ministries.

What are the services like?

We have Christ-honoring music that is traditional in style designed to stir our souls as we worship our God. Central to our worship is the clear and practical preaching and teaching of the Bible which desires to prepare us in our service of the Lord. We gather again on Sunday evening at 6:00 PM to fellowship together around the Word of God. Each service is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.

What do we believe?

Open Door Baptist Church is a traditional, independent Baptist church. We seek to be a safe harbor, where your family can drop anchor and know the blessings of God. Below are some links to learn more about what we believe:
– Our Beliefs
– Our Distinctives
– Our Doctrine
– Our Positions

If there is something we missed on this page, give us a call or ask someone when you arrive. Whether you’re new to the area and are looking for a church, or if it’s been a long time since you attended church, we hope your visit at Open Door Baptist Church will be a place where you feel welcome and at home!

Welcome to Open Door Baptist Church!

Our Mission

Meet the pastor

Jeffrey Bateman

Frequently Asked Questions

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