From the Governing Board

The Governing Board is excited to announce that after 7 months and over 600 hours of a national search for our next Lead Pastor at Open Door, we have officially approved and recommend Daniel Fagbuyi as the Lead Pastor candidate at Open Door. In order for all of you to meet and get to know him, we wanted to share some key information before we ask all our church members to join us for the official affirmation vote on Sunday, March 8 after each service.

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LEAD PASTOR CANDIDATE

Daniel Fagbuyi 

MEMBERSHIP AFFIRMATION VOTE

Sunday, March 8th after each service

MEET DANIEL AT CAMPUS TOWN HALLS

Excited to meet Daniel or have further questions — Please join us for one of our upcoming Town Hall meetings at each campus

Wednesday, Feb. 25
6:00pm
Lorain Campus

Sunday, March 1
6:00pm
Elyra Campus

Wednesday, March 4
6:30pm
Avon Lake Campus

Saturday, March 7
9:00am
Vermilion Campus

GET TO KNOW DANIEL & FAMILY

SNAPSHOT

  • Daniel sees himself as a Trauma-informed Pastor who is passionate about expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism
  • Married for over 15 years to Erin
  • Erin is a licensed Christian Counselor
  • 2 children: Josiah (9) and Hope (6)
  • Born in Washington DC but spent 10 years in Nigeria
  • Moving to Ohio from Arizona
  • Gave his life to Jesus while preaching his first sermon
  • Master of Divinity (Mdiv.) from Liberty University in Pastoral Ministries (Leadership, Exposition, Discipleship, etc.)
  • Authored 5 books

CHURCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Executive Pastor, Yosemite Church
  • Interim Lead Pastor, The Journey Church
  • Teaching Pastor & Mental Health Consultant, Life Church
  • Director Facility & Administrative Services, National Center for Children & Families Inc.
  • Director of Property & Facility Management, Cornerstone Montgomery Inc.
  • General Manager & Board Consultant, Associa Inc.

HEAR FROM DANIEL

Introduction and Sermon
Tell us about your family
Why Church of the Open Door?
Share a bit about your ministry & church leadership experience so far, and how has it prepared for this role at Open Door?
How did you become a Christian?
How would you describe your preaching & teaching style?
What is your approach to discipleship & evangelism?
What spiritual disciplines do you find most helpful in your own walk with God?
What was one of the most difficult times in your life and how did you handle it?
What do you consider to be your personal spiritual gifts?
Each of our campus is in different communities – How are you planning to preach/minister across various cultures?
How can we as a church be praying for you and your family?
Anything you would like to share with us? (Final Thoughts)
View Lead Pastor Search Page