Open Door Baptist Church

About Us

Where the door is always open for you

Are you looking for a family, a place to belong? We are an evangelical body of believers that love God and love people. We believe in ministering to people where they are and allowing God to change them. Our services are open to all races and the makeup of the church are people from various backgrounds.

Vibe: Casual, Spirit-filled, Friendly, Conservative, Inclusive, Multigenerational

Programs: Faith and Work, Addiction/Recovery, Youth Group, Missions, Nursery, Children's Ministry

Music: Traditional Hymns, Contemporary

Denomination: Southern Baptist Convention

Size: Medium

Language: English

Founded: 1999

Contact Information

Phone

(229) -561-3226

Website

http://adelopendoorchurch.com

Social

Our Services

Service Times

Sunday

05:00pm: Small groups - only on 2nd and 4th Sunday nights
09:45am: Sunday School
10:45am: Worship Service

Wednesday

07:00pm: Bible Study for all ages

Monday

06:30pm: Celebrate Recovery

What to Expect

What are services like?
The services are very informal. We use both traditional and contemporary music. We have a praise and worship band consisting of key boards, drums, and guitars. The altar is always open and many people come to the altar for prayer. We have three pastors who alternate preaching.

What is the community like?
We live in a rural community with the county seat about i mile from the church. People who attend mainly come from a three county area. There are usually visitors from all over the state as we are close to I-75 and parents sometimes visit their sons who reside at our halfway house. The community is made of of three basic races: white, black, and Hispanic; and all are welcome to attend.

What if I'm not a Christian?
We believe in ministering to people who are lost or who have lost their way. We do not judge people or try to force Christianity on anyone, but we believe that Christ is the answer that they are searching for. Christ is the one who gives life purpose and meaning. Only He can forgive us of our sins and make a way for a right relationship with God.

Leadership

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Gary James

Pastor James began preaching in 1971, was licensed in 1973 and began his first pastorate in 1975. He pastored Ellenton Baptist Church for 4.5 years, Flat Creek Baptist for 19 years, and Open Door Baptist for 13 years. He is bi-vocational and helped begin Open Door in 1999. He has three married children, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild who all are a part of the church ministry. He is the senior pastor with two associate pastors.