
Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Independent Baptist
Service Times
Verify via website — KJV-only church
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes

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