Sundays at 9AM | 11AM

Lorain

1121 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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A Place for Families

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

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.

Our Staff

Lorain Leadership Team

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Jason Russ

Campus Pastor

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Tony Reyes

Worship Director

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Joe Gonzales

Family Ministry Director

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Commonly Asked Questions

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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.


Upcoming Events

Here's what's happening next at Lorain
September 2026

Generation House Work Day

The mission of the Generation House is to lead families out of homelessness while modeling Christ to them. Where: Generation House: 158 Gateway Blvd. Elyria, OH, 44035 When: Saturday, September 19 @ 9am-12pm Who: Everyone is welcome! This clean-up and beautification day is the perfect opportunity to show the love of Jesus by working with your hands and serving! We ...
19 Sep
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Generation House
158 Gateway Blvd. Elyria, OH, 44035

Las Brisas Sponsorship Drive 2026

What Does Sponsoring a Las Brisas Child Look Like? For more than a decade, we have partnered with our Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic church family to support a ministry to children in an impoverished part of the city called “Las Brisas”, which means “the Breezes” in English. What began with a dream between Pastor Tito and Maria, the director, in ...
20 Sep
All Day
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

Mission Trips 2027

We are excited to announce the dates for mission trips that you and your family can participate in for 2027. If you are interested in these trip opportunities, please let us know so we can supply you with information to help you decide if the trip is right for you. Upcoming Trips DR Sponsor Trip • November 4-9 (2026) This ...
20 Sep

Helping Hands Crew – Benevolence Ministry

Purpose We’re forming a Helping Hands Crew to support our Benevolence Ministry when practical, hands-on needs arise. Instead of just meeting a financial need, sometimes the best way we can help is by rolling up our sleeves and doing the work together. It’s one thing to give someone money and send them on their way. It’s “loving your neighbor” to ...
20 Sep
All Day

Membership Class – Lorain

This membership class is for those who are interested in taking their next step of belonging to the Open Door Church family. We believe God is at work in His Church in Northeast Ohio, and we are here to invite you to join in the adventure! As we eat lunch together, we will walk through our membership manual and you’ll ...
20 Sep
12:45 pm
Lorain Campus
1121 Tower Blvd Lorain, OH 44052

DivorceCare

Where: The Open Door Center | Community Center Room When: Sundays | 6:30–8:30pm Who: Any adult who is experiencing or considering divorce or separation The Open Door Center 300 4th Street, Elyria 44035 Simply enter the main office entrance on 4th Street, and take the steps downstairs. DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you ...
20 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Open Door Center
300 4th Street, Elyria, OH 44035

GriefShare

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 understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort ...
21 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Open Door Center
300 4th Street, Elyria, OH 44035

The Cohort: Module Six

Where: Elyria Campus, Room 200 When: Every Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning September 14. (Every third Monday is online) Who: Those who are interested in learning to teach, lead, and dig deeper into their faith in an academic style. Module 6 Content • New Testament Survey The Cohort is a comprehensive look at Christian Theology and biblical studies, broken down into a ...
21 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

(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 ...
23 Sep
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Lorain Campus
1121 Tower Blvd Lorain, OH 44052

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 ...
24 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035
October 2026

Pigtoberfest 2026 – Church Picnic

Where: Elyria Campus When: October 11 at 4pm Who: Everyone! Pigtoberfest is the Open Door version of the traditional church picnic where our entire church family intentionally gathers to eat and play together. Join us for good food, games, music, kids’ activities, and more! How to bring food • We’ve got the main course covered, but we need you to ...
11 Oct
4:00 pm
Elyria Campus
43275 Telegraph Rd. Elyria, OH 44035
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Sundays at 9AM & 11AM

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440.323.4644
jason@opendoor.tv