The Open Door Church will be moving its Sunday Morning Worship Services from the Downtown YMCA to the Pleasant Grove Church facility located on the corner of Southern Blvd. and Midlothian (3919 Southern Blvd.) effective MARCH 1, 2026.
We are so grateful that God has opened a wonderful door for us to advance His Kingdom.
The Great Commission, as articulated by Gary L. Frost during a Sunday Service at The Open Door Church of Youngstown, reflects the instruction from the resurrected Jesus Christ. This command, recorded in the Bible in Matthew 28:19-20, urges his disciples to go forth and make disciples of all nations by baptizing them and teaching them to obey his commands, a mission that resonates deeply within our Youngstown Church community.
At The Open Door Church of Youngstown, your church's belief in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as a central tenet of Christianity, forming the very foundation of the faith and providing a source of hope for believers. This belief signifies the victory over sin and death, the reconciliation of humanity with God, and the promise of eternal life for those who have faith.
**Scriptural basis**
1 Corinthians 15:3-4: This passage is often cited as the core of the Gospel message, stating that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised on the third day.
Romans 10:9: This verse is a key teaching, affirming that if you confess with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
1 Corinthians 15:14–17: This passage emphasizes the critical importance of the resurrection, warning that without it, the Christian faith is futile. As you gather for Sunday Service at The Open Door Church of Youngstown, remember these essential truths that Gary L. Frost often shares in his teachings.