The Purpose of Open Door Christian Ministries is to be an extension of the work of the New Testament Church in serving the needs of young people.  Open Door Christian ministries strives to minister to the children by maintaining a loving, disciplined, Christian environment in the home.  We try to instill in our young people a sense of self-worth and responsibility.

 The scriptures say “bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord”.  (Ephesians 6:4)  Because of the problems created by adults, children are often orphaned, abandoned, neglected, and abused.  It is our desire to provide a Christian home in which these children can be cared for and show the love of Christ.  In return, they learn to love God, others and themselves.  As one of the young people who lived at Open Door wrote, “Open Door means a new beginning and a chance to be a better person.  It means family, love, caring and a lifetime of support.  Open Door means a chance to feel what God’s love is all about.”

 We operate on a “levels system” of childcare.  This levels system is designed as an aid to change inappropriate behavior and reward appropriate behavior.  Children move up and down on a six level scale, depending on the number of demerits received during an evaluation period.  They are evaluated every two weeks.  Although this is not the only method of discipline used, it is our primary system.