"Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving. Withal praying for us that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ for which I am bound; that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak" (Colossians 4:2-4)
What is Open Door Ministries?
The focus of the Open Door Ministry is to take the Gospel of Christ into areas of the world where Christ has not been preached. The pattern for our work comes from replicating the mission methods of the great apostle Paul and his contemporaries. The Holy Spirit directed the apostle Paul's mission activities and by replicating that methodology today we are enjoying similar results.
The Church Needs a Global Mentality
The need is great for the church to refocus its vision on global evangelism. Satan cannot be confronted on just one battlefront, here in the U.S., because he is all over the globe trying to influence men for evil. Therefore, the outreach of God’s people for converting lost souls to Christ needs to be global, reaching far beyond our local congregations. In this new millennium the leaders in the church need to be focused, unwavering and driven if they are to reach the masses with the Gospel of Christ! Excitement needs to be generated in the hearts of every elder, deacon, preacher, missionary and congregate in the churches. Until the church becomes truly excited and enthusiastic, we will never succeed. Sadly, in too many places apathy for reaching the lost seems to be the norm.
PRAYING WITH EXPECTATION DEMANDS PREPARATION
Submitted by Demar Elam on February 27, 2010 - 1:14pmPhilippine Theological College
Salomague Sur, Pangasinan Philippines
God is to be praised and thanked for His bountiful blessings which have enabled us to establish Philippine Theological College, located in Salomague Sur, Pangasinan Philippines. The college exists for the sole purpose of training men for ministry in the Philippines and for missionary service in China when God opens that door of opportunity. It seems that China is moving towards opening her doors to the outside world as they embrace free enterprise in a free market economy. This will necessitate the need for China to open her doors for the free flow of not only goods but other peoples who will bring various religions with them.
Tuschen Church of Christ Needs New Church Building and an Overseeing Congregation
Submitted by Demar Elam on August 17, 2009 - 2:32pmFantastic Mission Opportunity for Mission Minded Congregation
Brethren, the work at Tuschen is such a wonderful opportunity for some congregation who wants to do something truly meaningful for the growth of the church.
LAND PURCHASE AT TUSCHEN, GUYANA, FINALIZED
Submitted by Demar Elam on August 17, 2009 - 2:27pmThe elders at Westside in Griffin, GA, gave me permission to do what I could to secure the land purchased at Tuschen, Guyana, years ago. This land was about to be returned to the government because the proper legal work had not been done regarding the purchase. In Guyana, you must go into the government office and sign what is called the Deed of Transport and this had never been done.
GOSPEL MEETING AND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL—BARTICA GUYANA
Submitted by Demar Elam on August 17, 2009 - 2:01pmFive Baptized in Bartica with Serendipity in Canje
God blessed our team of eleven workers from the West Hobbs St. congregation in Athens, AL, with a total of five precious souls obeying the Lord in Gospel obedience during the Gospel meeting at Bartica.
