OpenDoor Church Barapwo

BARAPWO OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH, LIRA, UGANDA

Where everyone is welcome to experience God's love and grace

Sunday Morning Service

8:00AM to 10:30AM

Every Last Friday of the month

8:00PM

Growing Together in Faith

Join our small groups and discipleship programs to deepen your relationship with God

Serving Our Community

We're committed to making a difference in our local community and beyond

Next Generation Ministry

Investing in our children and youth to raise up the next generation of believers

Join Us This Weekend

Experience dynamic worship, biblical teaching, and authentic community

Who We Are

Learn about our ministry, mission, and purpose

Our Beliefs

We believe in the Trinity of God, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God is three in one, as expressed by the Nicene Creed and Creed of Chalcedon. We believe in the Lordship of Jesus Christ, who alone is the Savior. We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. It is infallible. It is inerrant in the original. It is the final authority for the Christian faith and practice. We believe in the incarnation of God as man in Jesus Christ (the Word became flesh). We believe that the way of salvation is both repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit, His dwelling presence in every believer and the gifts that He imparts. We believe the church, the body of Christ on earth, is composed of all who place their hope of salvation and forgiveness of sins in Jesus Christ. It is the central agency by which God accomplishes His work in the world. It is both universal (all believers) and local. We seek to identify with all believers in Christ. .

We believe that God has appointed elders, in each church, to oversee His work. We believe the essence of the Christian life is a personal relationship with Christ lived out in the fellowship of the church. We believe the age will end with the return of Jesus Christ to set up His kingdom. We observe the Lord's Supper and baptism as ordinances through which we express our faith in obedience to God.

We are committed to bringing the Gospel to our local community and to all the world. We are committed to equipping the saints for the work of ministry that we might present each one mature in Christ.

Our Mission & Values

What drives us as a church community

Our Vision

To transform lives and renew communities through the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our Mission

We exist to provide a loving atmosphere where the people of God, the Word of God, and the Spirit of God interact to produce real change in people's lives and in the world to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Our Slogan

"Growing, Reaching, Impacting for Christ"

Our Leadership

Meet the Lead Pastor who serves our church community

Pastor Odongo Christopher

Lead Pastor

At Barapwo Open Door Community Church, you are shepherded by Pastor Odongo Christopher, who has faithfully led since our founding in 2024. He is passionate about teaching the whole truth of God's Word and helping you grow in your walk with Jesus Christ. His vision is to welcome you into a community where God's love and grace are experienced by all. With his background in theology and pastoral ministry, he brings both depth and practical application to every sermon, equipping you for ministry and encouraging maturity in Christ. Beyond the pulpit, you'll find him enjoying family life with his wife Joy and their four children—Nathan and Rosalind (twins, 13), Zoe (10), and Gabriel (8) as well as reading and serving the community.

Upcoming Events

Join us for these special programs and gatherings

Sunday Morning Services

Every Sunday 8:00AM to 10:30AM

Join us for worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. Children's programs available during both services.

Sunday Evening Fellowship/Bible Study

Every sunday 4:00PM to 6:30PM

Deep dive into Scripture with our mid-week Bible study. All are welcome regardless of Bible knowledge.

Over Night Prayer

Fridays at 8:00PM

Every Last Friday of the Month, we do an overnight prayer (Friday Overnight Prayer)

Prayer fast

Fridays at 5:00PM

comejoin us as we pray and seek the face of the Lord

Church Gallery

Moments from our worship services, events, and community activities

God's Heart

Come hear dynamic preaching that stays true to God's word

Baptism

Celebrating new life in Christ through baptism

Worship

Come experience dynamic worship!

Bible distribution

We are a church that keeps to the truths in God's word so we do Bible distribution so you read and know the truth!

Growth

Be part of thid growing communityas we esxtend God's kingdom together

Children's Ministry

Teaching children about Jesus in fun and engaging ways

Testimonials

Hear from members of our church family

"Deborah Mulekatete – My Journey to Barapwo Open Door Community Church I'm Deborah Mulekatete from Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, and I'm honored to be married to Denis from Northern Uganda. When I first joined him at church, the services were in a local language I couldn't understand, and I often felt disconnected. Everything changed when Denis introduced me to Pastor Christopher, who welcomed me to Barapwo Open Door Community Church. Here, services are in English and translated, and people from many tribes worship together in unity. It has become my spiritual home—a place where I feel seen, heard, and loved. I thank God for leading me here. This is truly my family church.."

Deborah Mulekatete

"A Journey of Transformation I'm Phoebe Nantege, a midwife at Lira University Teaching Hospital. My first visit to Barapwo Open Door Community Church was meant to surprise friends—but God surprised me instead. The preaching was deeply Biblical and spoke straight to my heart. Though I was serving in the choir at another church, I couldn't ignore the urge to stay where the Word was transforming me. Since joining BODCC, I've found peace, love, and true spiritual growth. I now serve joyfully in the choir and thank God for leading me to a church where lives are genuinely changed. To God be the glory.."

Phoebe Nantege

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