Ministries
Check out the ministries listed below!
Adult Ministries
There are a number of opportunities for adults to get involved, grow, and fellowship at Open Door Baptist Church.
Singles/College and Career
Being "single" has become a complex and diverse environment in our culture. We desire to minister to single men and women, whether they have recently graduated from high school or are established in a professional career path.
Chaplaincy Ministry
The chaplaincy ministry, named Livingston Crisis Chaplaincy, Inc., strives to meet the needs of emergency personnel and people in our community affected by disaster situations. Tommy Normand, a member and deacon, leads this ministry as an effective tool to share Christ's love with people in trying situations.
You may go directlly to the Livingston Crisis Chaplaincy website at http://www.livingstoncrisischaplaincy.com/ for more information and ways to be a support to this ministry.
Children's Ministry
Children enjoy learning about the Lord and His Word in an environment that facilitates their personal spiritual growth. Each week after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., the children meet for an enjoyable children's church at 10:30 a.m. During the school year, they also participate in the AWANA program on Wednesday nights, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
Some additional highights of the year include the Back-to-School Musical program, Vacation Bible School, and summer camp.
Ladies' Ministry
The role of women is vital to the local church. As such, we seek to provide opportunities for women to grow and serve the Lord in numerous ways. There are many things we do to help us achieve this goal. Some of these include holding Bible studies, having a Ladies Night Out fellowship (LNO), and hosting a ladies retreat (every other year). Some of our ladies also participate in a Sunday school class for women as well.
Bus Ministry
Our bus ministry seeks to provide transportation to people that otherwise would not be able to get to church on their own. We believe that everyone should be able to attend church, so we pick up people that live in areas surrounding our church facilities. Our team of caring bus workers help get children and adults to and from Open Door Baptist Church.
If you have questions about this ministry, or if you need a ride to church, please contact us to see if our busses come around your area! You may call us at 225-667-4679, extension 100. You may also email us at Kathy@opendooronline.com.
Men's Connection
A ministry for men is vital to the leadership and growth of the church. Our men meet at various times for fellowship and prayer. Some of the regular times men meet are for prayer. ODBC hosts a prayer breakfast for men on Tuesday morning at 8:30. Also, men meet before the Sunday evening service at 5:30 to ask to Lord to do a work in peoples' lives. Other activities occur during the year, like cookouts, Saturday morning breakfasts, and a men's retreat (ever other year).
Missions
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:19-20
Open Door Baptist Church seeks to fulfill the command of Scripture to take the gospel into all the world. We are actively involved with missions in the following ways:
- Giving to Faith Promise Missions
- Supporting missionaries, ministries, and church planters
- Hosting an annual missions conference
- Sending teams on mission trips
You may find out more about our missions program and ways to get involved by going to our missions website at http://missions.opendooronline.com.
Music Ministry
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16
Music is a vital part of our services. We believe Christ-centered music should honor and glorify the Lord in word and sound. The goal of our music is to unify and prepare the hearts of the congregation for the preaching of God’s Word.
Individuals may get involved by singing and playing instruments. These opportunities include solos, small groups, choir, vocal team, and orchestra.
Nursery Ministry
Our nursery staff and workers seek to provide a loving and secure environment for children while their parents attend the services of our church. Nursery care is available at every service for children up to two years of age. (For children age 3-4 years, see our preschool ministry page.)
Preschool Ministry
Our preschool department has classes for children age 3-4 years (and 5-year-olds not in kindergarten yet). They meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 during the Sunday school hour and at 10:30 during the worship service. On Wednesday evenings, the children participate in classes as part of our AWANA ministry (during the school year) and in our summer children's program (during the summer months).
Sunday School
Children
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Infant Nursery (birth to walking)
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Toddlers (walking through one year old)
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Two's and Three's
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K-4/K-5
- 1st & 2nd Boys and Girls
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3rd-6th Girls
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3rd-6th Boys
Youth
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Teen Sunday School (7th-12th)
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Connecting Pointe (Class for new believers and those contemplating joining ODBC)
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Singles (Teach Biblical topics pertinent to those that are not married)
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Young Couples (Starting your marriage the Biblical way, typical age 20-34)
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Young Families (Deals with issues relating to established family, typical age 35-44)
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Auditorium Bible Class (Bible study for couples, typical age 45-59)
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Young At Hearts (Senior Adult class, ages 55+)
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Teaching Ladies About Christ (Ladies Class)
Teacher Resources
If you are a Sunday school teacher/helper, you are provided access to certain database resources for attendance and class membership information. Please use the links below with your username and password to access these resources. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Brandon Osborne or Bro. Lamar Powell.
Adult Sunday School Teachers/Helpers
Teen Sunday School Teachers/Helpers
Children's Sunday School Teachers/Helpers
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Teen's Alive
The Teen Ministry of
Open Door Baptist Church
Bro. Lamar Powell
Teen Ministry Director
The purpose of our Youth Ministry is to motivate and challenge young people to be followers of Jesus Christ. Our youth workers are committed to caring for our youth, helping them develop a desire for service, training them to evangelize the lost, and using their talents for the glory of God.
Our teens participate in regular activities and ministry opportunities. Some of the highlights of their year include summer camp and the annual teen conference hosted at ODBC.
Teen Ministry Director: Bro. Lamar Powell
Contact Email: lamar@opendooronline.com
Contact Phone: 225.456.3363
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Teen Sunday School - Sunday @ 9:30am
Teacher: Ron Faciane
Teen Church - Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Led by: Lamar Powell & other teen leaders and workers
Teen led Music, Games, Preaching, and more
Resources:
Bible Reading Chart #1 - Click here
Bible Reading Chart #2 - Click here
Teen's Alive Video Links:
2010 Teen Mission Trip
2010 Teen Summer Camp
2009 Teen Ministry Overview Video
SONIC FUNNY CLIP #1
SONIC FUNNY CLIP #2
Newest - SONIC FUNNY CLIP #3
2009 Teen Jubilee - Short Clip
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2009 Teen Ministry Results
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Mission Projects: 2009 The Teen Ministry has given over $1,000.00 to missionaries and mission projects around the world. We regularly have Missionaries preach and share their work during our mid-week teen service. |
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Teen Jubilee: November 20, 2009 The 2009 Teen Jubilee was a success with three professions of faith, three hundred in attendance, and twenty-nine different churches represented from as far away as Lake Charles, New Iberia, and Brookhaven, MS. |
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Thanksgiving Project: Boxes of Blessings The Teen Ministry provided full boxes of food (including hams and/or turkeys) to thirty-two families. We provided hams to an additional eighteen families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. |
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Christmas Project: Bibles We provided five hundred Teen Bibles to several local high schools through Walker Police Chief Hunter Grimes, the Walker Police Department, and the Denham Springs Fire Department. |
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Christmas Project: Bikes and Gifts |
Teen Media Resources
Teen's Alive Video Links:
2009 Teen Ministry Overview Video
2009 Teen Jubilee - Short Clip
Teens Alive Calendar
Upcoming Teen Events
Information concerning Teen Events is available by contacting:
Lamar Powell - Teen Pastor
Phone: 225.456.3363
Email: lamar@opendooronline.com
Spring Teen Thing @ SONIC - April 21
We will meet at SONIC in Denham Springs following the Wednesday evening service April 21st for fellowship. It is a school night so we will keep it brief.
Teen Fellowship - Sunday evening - May 2
We will meet following the evening service at Mr. Gattis in Denham Springs, LA.
Teen Activity @ Port Hudson - Saturday, May 22
Meet at ODBC at 9:00am. Bring a sack lunch, drinks, and some drinking water. We will provide ice chests. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We will return late afternoon.
Car Wash Fundraiser for Summer Mission Trip - Saturday, May 29
Line up your donors now and begin getting commitments for each car washed. The car wash will be held in Denham Springs near the Baskin - Robbins Ice Cream Shop. Check back for more details.
Young At Hearts
Our love for the family includes our senior adults. We enjoy many wonderful times of fellowship together and meet for activities which include luncheons, fellowships, and trips.
Many of our seniors also participate in the Young At Hearts class that meets during the Sunday school hour.