Open Doors Baptist Church

About Open Doors Baptist Church

Open Doors Baptist Church is one of the historic church plants rooted in the ministry legacy of the great Charles Spurgeon, dating back to 1869. With a rich heritage grounded in faith, community, and service, our story is one of enduring commitment to the Gospel.

We are located at the junction of Downs Road and Queensdown Road in Hackney, London. Whether you’re new to the area, exploring faith, or looking for a church family, we would love to welcome you.

Come and be part of a vibrant church carrying a big vision and serving a big God.
We hope to see you soon!

Our Vision

Our Vision at Open Doors Baptist Church

To be a Christ-centered, Spirit-led, and community-rooted church where every person is welcomed, discipled, and empowered to live out their God-given purpose.

We envision a church that:

Opens doors to faith, healing, and transformation for all.
Equips believers to grow in the Word and serve with compassion.
Engages the community through outreach, care, and practical love.
Honors our heritage while embracing a bold, Spirit-filled future

Our Purpose

At Open Doors Baptist Church, our purpose is to help fulfill our God-given vision by becoming a Purpose-Driven Church. We are committed to five core purposes:

Magnify – We live to glorify God through a daily life of worship, honoring Him with love and reverence.
Membership – We commit to being active, loving members of Christ’s body, building strong fellowship and community.
Maturity – We grow in spiritual maturity through discipleship and consistent obedience to Jesus.
Ministry – We serve one another using the spiritual gifts God has given us to build up the body of Christ.
Mission – We actively share the Good News to reach the lost and make disciples for Jesus.

We are intentional in everything we do. Our programs are not for show—they serve a purpose. Every activity is designed to help us become the people God has called us to be.

We live out our purpose by:

Pursuing God’s presence through heartfelt worship, intercessory prayer, Bible study, and genuine fellowship.
Hosting God’s presence, remaining Spirit-filled and Spirit-led in every area of life.
Choosing love and grace, making every effort to reflect Christ in our relationships.
Transforming lives through the power of God demonstrated in both word and deed.

– To pursue God’s presence diligently through worship, soaking & intercessory prayers, study of the Word and fellowship
– To host God’s presence by being continually filled and led by the Holy Spirit
– To make a conscious effort to live in love and grace towards all people
– To affect and hopefully change lives through the manifest power of God’s presence on our lives both in speech and deed