Vision and Beliefs

Our mission is to be a Christ-centred community,

Devoted to Jesus, reflecting His love and forgiveness in our relationships,

Proclaiming the reality of God’s kingdom in our local community and throughout the world.

Values we aspire to live by What's important to us as a church?

Word & Spirit

The Bible is central to everything we believe and do. It shapes our understanding of truth and the way we should live our lives. We look to the Holy Spirit to empower us to live out these biblical values in everyday life.

We believe the Holy Spirit is active today – speaking, guiding, equipping and bringing freedom. We actively seek His presence among us and look to use the spiritual and natural gifts which He has given to us.

Grace-filled Discipleship

We are a community who know we were never good enough. We are not defined by our past but by what Jesus has done for us.

We seek to be characterised by the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).

We recognise each person as a beloved child of God, and at times lovingly challenge one another to live accordingly.

As far as it depends on us, we pursue peace with one another and will accept one another with grace while encouraging each other to grow in faith and obedience.

We are committed to growing as followers of Jesus—together.

Hope in Every Season

We know that life can be challenging. Many face hardship, loss, and struggle—and we don’t ignore that reality.

But we hold firmly to the hope we have in Jesus.

He has overcome, and in Him we find strength, perseverance, and peace—even in the midst of life’s difficulties.

Local Heart, Global Vision

We love our local community and want to make a positive difference where God has placed us. Church is about doing life together—serving, supporting, and building real friendships.

We’re also passionate about the wider world, playing our part in sharing Jesus across nations by going, sending, and supporting.

Prayer & Action

Prayer is at the heart of everything we do.
It’s how we stay connected to God, bring our needs to Him, and see His Kingdom come in our lives.

We pray together and individually—through the highs and lows of life—trusting that God hears and responds.
We long to see lives transformed as we share the good news of Jesus in both word and action—through care for those in need, and through the work of the Holy Spirit bringing healing, freedom, and hope.

Affiliations

Open Door Church is a member of and affiliated to the following organisations:

Catalyst (Newfrontiers) — a family of around 1000 churches globally
Evangelical Alliance
Kettering Churches Together

Beliefs

Our beliefs are based on the Bible being the inspired Word of God. We align ourselves with the Evangelical Alliance’s Basis of Faith.