PASTOR of WORSHIP

Joel served on staff from 2004-2007 and rejoined the staff in August 2008. He offers his creative and musical talents to help lead us in worship during the weekend services. Joel leads the Worship Collective, pouring into and giving back to the worship and production volunteer community at Open Door. You might also see him serving in another capacity by occasionally riding the lawnmower here at church over the summer. 

PASTOR of MISSIONAL LIFE

Tom and wife Debbie served with GoodSports in Slovakia for eleven years after many years on staff at Open Door. Tom has been serving with his passion to call others to live for the sake of others in the Missional Life area since returning to Open Door in 2016.

PASTOR of NEXT GENERATION

Amanda joined staff in 2012 where she served as Operations Associate for Youth and now oversees both Kids and Youth in Next Generation. Amanda earned her Masters in Theological Studies from Bethel Seminary in 2012 and has over 15 years experience in nonprofit and ministry settings. Her ultimate desire is to see families, kids and teens growing in relationship with God and each other and helping them have fun along the way! She enjoys being with people, hearing their stories, laughing and isn’t afraid to be a little goofy. She and her husband James and son Eli just welcomed daughter Eva to their family in late April.

PASTOR of FORMATIONAL LIFE 

Kati was commissioned as an Associate Pastor in Nov 2018 after ten years on staff, serving as an associate in Next Generation Youth and Kids before moving to Adult Life. As a certified Enneagram teacher, she loves creating environments and space for others to engage their own spiritual journey. A self-professed podcast-aholic, Kati can be found walking the dog, reading and having fun with husband Tim and daughter Rue.