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Lorain1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052
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Lorain has a place for kids of all ages. A safe place to open God’s word, memorize scripture and be discipled.
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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 morning at 11am.
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Got questions? We have answers!We want you and those attending with you to feel welcomed! As you arrive, please just let one of our greeters know that you are “new here.” They will direct you to the Welcome Counter to help you get comfortable, get you a free cup of coffee/tea, and answer any questions you may have.
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Here's what's happening next at LorainDecember 2025
2025 Annual Report
God moved in powerful and unexpected ways this past year, both within our church and beyond! We want to celebrate this past year, which includes stories of transformation and how God has worked in the lives of our members. In this report, you will discover testimonies, discipleship and attendance statistics, financial updates, and recaps of our ministry’s impact. Together, we’ve ...
Pastor Jim Announcement & Lead Pastor Succession Info
Update: November 2025 Dear Church Family, As we enter a significant season in the life of our church, we are both grateful and expectant. With deep appreciation for the faithful leadership of our current pastor, Jim, we now look ahead to what God has next for our congregation. The baton is being passed, and we have formed a pastoral search ...
Year End Giving Project 2025
Partnering With: Priscilla Publishing in Greece Purpose: To share the Gospel with and disciple Greek children using The Jesus Storybook Bible Year-end giving has always been an essential part of sustaining the mission of Open Door, meeting internal needs, and ensuring that we can continue the work God has entrusted to us. But 10 years ago, we felt called to ...
Open Door Worship – Christmas Album Release
We have an exciting new project that our very own Open Door Worship wants to bless you with during the Christmas season—an Open Door Christmas album! It’s that time of the year when we all put on those Christmas classics—dreaming of white Christmases, being jolly with Frosty, anticipating the coming of Emmanuel and a Silent Night. On this album, you ...
Childcare Workers Wanted
Who: You or someone you know When: Various opportunities are available during the days and evenings. Please reach out to us to find the right fit. Here at Open Door, we have a variety of ministries and Bible studies that meet during the week that people love to be a part of, and these ministries are making a difference in ...
Special Needs Ministry
We are seeking to establish a ministry for individuals with special needs at each of our campuses. If you are interested in helping in our special needs ministry, please click the button below to let us know. Thank you for being a friend! I’D LIKE TO BE A FRIEND
Book: Room For Jesus
Click button below to order Pastor Jim’s Christmas children’s book, Room For Jesus ORDER HERE
(L) AXIOS Students – Weekly
AXIOS Student Ministry When: Axios meets Wednesday Evenings at 6:15 pm – 8 pm. Where: Lorain Campus Who: Students Grades 7–12 At the Lorain campus, our “Axios” 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 ...
GriefShare – Weekly
Where: Elyria Campus, Room 200 When: Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who ...
January 2026
Mission Trip 2026 – Dominican Republic (Summer): Interest Meeting
When: Sunday, January 4 • 12:30pm (lunch provided) Where: Lorain Campus How to Attend: RSVP to Jason at jason@opendor.tv What: Trip overview and a time of Q & A Dominican Republic Summer Family/Sponsor Mission Trip Overview Dates: June 9 – 16, 2026
(L) Tuesday Morning Prayer – Weekly
Come and have devotions from God’s Word with the people of Open Door’s Lorain Campus as we lift up our people, our city, and their needs in prayer. Over the next few weeks, we’re planning on meeting in multiple locations to pray. Please refer to the dates and locations below: 4/30: Panera (8000 Oak Point Rd, Amherst, OH 44001) west ...
MomCo at Open Door
We understand that being a mom can be challenging. But we know it helps when moms gather together in a community to help and support each other as they share their lives and parenting journey to realize their potential as mothers, women, and leaders in relationship with Jesus. We believe in this simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen ...
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