Open Door Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastor Jason Murphy

Founded Unknown

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times Verify via website — KJV-only church

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.opendoorbaptist.com

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox trinitarian — IFB.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV-only; strong Scripture authority.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Has Bible Institute which may serve men; verify dedicated men's ministry.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone — IFB soteriology.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male pastors only; patriarchal IFB framework. Pastor Jason Murphy trained under founding Pastor Ken Blue.

Verify

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Founded 1969 by Pastor Ken Blue; Murphy trained at Open Door Bible Institute and served as Associate Pastor 7 years before becoming Senior Pastor.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Bible preaching — IFB tradition.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active ministries for adults, teens, and children.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative IFB — no cultural compromise.

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Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

IFB KJV-only; homepage limited but Puget Sound Bible Institute connection confirmed. No red flags found. Green holds.

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Assessment

Open Door Baptist Church is a well-established KJV-only Independent Baptist church founded in 1969 by Pastor Ken Blue. Current Senior Pastor Jason Murphy was saved through the ministry, trained at their Bible Institute, and served as Associate Pastor before becoming Senior Pastor in 2008. Address is 17014 44th Ave W (not 17515 Spruce Way). Has its own Bible Institute. Conservative IFB with intergenerational pastoral succession — a strong indicator of doctrinal consistency.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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