Sundays at 9AM | 11AM

Elyria

43275 Telegraph Rd, Elyria, OH 44035

Welcome

We're glad you're here.

Wherever you are at in life, we would love to help you take your next steps in following Jesus or discovering Him for the first time. Be our guest this Sunday for one of our services! We look forward to connecting with you.

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A Place for Families

Our Elyria campus has a place for your family.
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a place for kids to learn about Jesus

Here you can feel safe leaving your children in our care.  Each classroom offers age appropriate activities to help children learn about God, connect to others and have fun doing so.


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Student Ministry explores more about jesus' love for all

Our Student Ministry is a place where anyone and everyone is welcome. We have a culture of inclusive students who love to bring others in and love them well. We are excited to see what God has in store for your family! We currently meet on Sunday at 11am and Wednesday at 6:30pm.


Our Staff

Elyria Leadership Team

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Jim Mindling

Lead Pastor

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Clay Wright

CAMPUS PASTOR

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Pierce Brown

Worship & Online Ministry Pastor

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Tajh Martin

Student & Young Adult Ministry Director

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Jo Ann Keesor

Assistant to Lead Pastor & Elyria Campus

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Commonly Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers!

We want you and those attending with you to feel welcomed! First, be sure to park in a clearly marked Guest Parking space, it's a shorter walk to the doors. After you arrive, just let one of our greeters know that you are “new here.” They will direct you to the Welcome Counter to help you get familiar with the church, get you a free cup of coffee/tea, and answer any questions you may have.


Upcoming Events

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April 2025

Relive Our 75th Anniversary Event

Experience our 75th Anniversary! If you couldn’t make it for the event in person. Or if you did, but want to enjoy it again! Click the button below to experience it as if it were live! (Just without the delicious cake) Watch the service and it’s many special guests Enjoy a photo gallery of the event Explore the museum boards ...
11 Apr
All Day

No Man Walks Alone

No Man Walks Alone is returning and you don’t want to miss it! When: April 11th at 9:00pm Where: Lorain Campus Who: All men, ages 16+ Being a man in 2025 is hard! We face a unique set of challenges, trials, and struggles that have never been seen before in history. Social media, smartphones, and AI, have changed the game ...
11 Apr
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lorain Campus
1121 Tower Blvd Lorain, OH 44052

The 5B’s App – Download Here!

Part of what it means to be Christlike is to purposefully build relationships with those outside the kingdom of God, loving them, seeking to meet their practical needs, and sharing with them the Good News of God’s love. This is called Intentional Evangelism! Evangelism can seem scary or intimidating, but we have created a tool to walk you through the ...
12 Apr

Relive Our 75th Anniversary Event

Experience our 75th Anniversary! If you couldn’t make it for the event in person. Or if you did, but want to enjoy it again! Click the button below to experience it as if it were live! (Just without the delicious cake) Watch the service and it’s many special guests Enjoy a photo gallery of the event Explore the museum boards ...
12 Apr
All Day

Aspire Women’s Event

When: Saturday, April 12th | 5:00pm (Doors Open) / 6:00pm (Show Starts) Where: North Olmsted – Friends Church 5665 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Who: All women! You don’t have to be from our church! Cost: $35. Attention all women, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to relax and refresh at this one-night women’s event full of ...
12 Apr
5:00 pm

Relive Our 75th Anniversary Event

Experience our 75th Anniversary! If you couldn’t make it for the event in person. Or if you did, but want to enjoy it again! Click the button below to experience it as if it were live! (Just without the delicious cake) Watch the service and it’s many special guests Enjoy a photo gallery of the event Explore the museum boards ...
13 Apr
All Day

Verse-by-Verse Bible Class – Weekly

The Bible has been studied for generations and generations, but many Christians today have fallen out of the practice of carefully studying God’s Word one verse at a time. Come and re-engage with this discipline alongside Alan Schafer, a seasoned guide through the Scriptures at the undergraduate level. Join us in Room 203 this Sunday! LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING
13 Apr
9:00 am
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

Ambassadors Bible Class – Weekly

Come join a vibrant group that loves to gather together to worship the Lord and receive teaching straight from God’s Word! The Ambassadors Class meets every Sunday and is a great place to Belong as you Become more like Christ! Join us in Room 200 at the Elyria Campus!
13 Apr
10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Belong 101 – Elyria

Belong 101 provides a new or relatively new guest a candid, engaging look at Church of the Open Door. Participants who are all in a similar place of discovery meet with Campus Pastor, Clay Wright, and Elyria Campus staff. This intimate setting allows you to get to know us as we are present in your lives, listening for opportunities to ...
13 Apr
12:30 pm
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

Relive Our 75th Anniversary Event

Experience our 75th Anniversary! If you couldn’t make it for the event in person. Or if you did, but want to enjoy it again! Click the button below to experience it as if it were live! (Just without the delicious cake) Watch the service and it’s many special guests Enjoy a photo gallery of the event Explore the museum boards ...
14 Apr
All Day

The Cohort: Module Three

Cohort Module III – Man, Sin, and Salvation Where: Elyria Campus, Room 200 When: Every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning January 13. Every Third Monday is on Zoom only. Who: Those who are interested in learning to teach, lead, and dig deeper into their faith in an academic style. The Cohort is a comprehensive look at Christian Theology and Biblical Studies broken ...
14 Apr
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

Relive Our 75th Anniversary Event

Experience our 75th Anniversary! If you couldn’t make it for the event in person. Or if you did, but want to enjoy it again! Click the button below to experience it as if it were live! (Just without the delicious cake) Watch the service and it’s many special guests Enjoy a photo gallery of the event Explore the museum boards ...
15 Apr
All Day
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