WE BELIEVE
We Believe
CORE VALUES
One of the ways Open Door Ministries is traditional is we adhere to common beliefs and practices of The Christian church throughout the world and throughout the centuries. We are Jesus Loving people First and foremost and it’s for this reason we have gathered together as a community. We believe in strong Biblical doctrine. With that said, this body of believers is a unique group that give emphasis to things we think are important that others may not. We share core principles and values easily explained that can give you and idea of what we teach and believe as a church.- WE BELIEVE the greatest of all commandments is not the great commission but rather to Love God and then to love those around us.
- WE BELIEVE a church should not only preach about the Love of God but fully demonstrate God’s love and nature to each other and the people we are preaching to. We also believe that we are not always going to be successful at that but we will constantly press forward towards that mark.
- WE BELIEVE that a churches first priority should be relational before we attempt to be functional. God doesn’t move through our church agenda but through our relationships as a body.
- WE BELIEVE that while the great commission is not the greatest priority it should still be a very high priority and because of that we will not wait for millions of dollars before we make a million dollar difference here and throughout the world.
- WE BELIEVE the word of God never changes but we as individual Christians and as a corporate church should progressively grow and change from season to season and time to time. Our mission statement is, "We are going to transform in order to change the world."
- WE BELIEVE that unity makes us a conduit for God’s power and as a community of Christians we are a much more powerful tool within the Kingdom and on this earth.
- WE BELEIVE that a church service should be all about an encounter with God and equipping and edifying the saints. Sometimes there will be more of an emphasis on worship and sometimes more on teaching, we should be Spirit led in determining what that priority should be from season to season.
- WE BELIEVE that Open Door Ministries is a valuable part of One Church, One Bride and one Body of Christ that transcends social, economical, racial, geographical and even generational barriers. The Body of Christ is not an organization but a living organism that extends from and belongs to Jesus himself. We believe a lot of churches do things better than us but we have something to offer that is unique and needed within the body.
- WE BELIEVE in the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit and in the practical application and responsibility of the Saints.
- WE BELIEVE that to preach life without loving life is hypocrisy. To preach the Power of God without demonstrating the power of God is ludicrous. To say that God is giving and loving without we as a church being giving and loving is unthinkable and to teach and study about God without personally knowing God in intimacy is tragedy and a life wasted.
None of this is a criticism of anyone else. It is just a statement of what we believe and who we
as a church, have to be. This list may not be all inclusive so if you have any questions, so
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