Meet Our Staff and Ministry Leaders

We’re here to serve you!

Our dedicated team of pastors and church staff are here to provide spiritual guidance and support, as well as resources to help you on your faith journey.

Spiritual Leaders

Pastors & Elders

As an Elder-led church, we encourage you to connect with the men you see listed here for spiritual guidance and support.

Jeff Willams

Lead Pastor of The Open Door.

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Anthony Bruno

In addition to being the Associate Pastor, Anthony leads the youth ministry.

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Chap Gary

Chap leads worship and guides the musicians and singers to further their skills. He's also a gifted bible teacher.

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Oliver Carmichael

Oliver Carmichael joined The Open Door in 2010 and became an elder in 2015.

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Jonathan Dupuis

Jonathan Dupuis joined The Open Door in 2005 and became an elder in 2019. Jonathan leads the Nursing Home Ministry.

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Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas joined The Open Door in 2007 and became an elder in 2020. Gary leads the Home Group Ministry.

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Brian Nicholas

Brian Nicholas joined The Open Door in 2021 and was ordained as an Elder in November 2024.

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Servant Leaders

It’s not a “have to” it’s a “get to.”

Servant leadership is at the heart of our Ministry Leaders’ commitment, guiding them to lead with humility, compassion, and dedication to serving our congregation and community. Below you’ll find all the volunteers who lead ministries at The Open Door.

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Associate Pastor
Anthony Bruno

In addition to being the Associate Pastor, Anthony leads the youth ministry.

Administrator
Kendra Courville

Kendra is the Church Administrator and the Media Ministry leader.

Elder
Jonathan Dupuis

Jonathan Dupuis joined The Open Door in 2005 and became an elder in 2019. Jonathan leads the Nursing Home Ministry.

Elder
Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas joined The Open Door in 2007 and became an elder in 2020. Gary leads the Home Group Ministry.

Worship Pastor
Chap Gary

Chap leads worship and guides the musicians and singers to further their skills. He's also a gifted bible teacher.

Audio/Visual Ministry
Canaan Gary

Canaan is the Audio/Visual Ministry leader. He's also a gifted musician playing the piano and guitar.

Grounds Supervisor
Jimmy Tarbell

Jimmy Tarbell organizes the care and maintenance of the church grounds.

Financial Secretary
Cyndi Gaudet

Cyndi Gaudet works with the finance committee to maintain all church finances.

Meals Ministry Leader
Donna Sample

As needs arise, Donna Sample organizes meal trains.

Women's Ministry Co-lead
Tammy Bertrand

Tammy Bertrand leads the Women's Ministry.

Women's Ministry Co-lead, Altar Team Co-lead
Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams leads both the Women's Ministry and the Altar Ministry.

Altar Ministry Co-leader
JoAnn Buckley

JoAnn leads the Altar Ministry and is the director of Hope In Christ Ministry.

Next Steps Coordinator
Lauren Gary

Lauren Gary helps people get involved by coordinating the Next Steps Ministry.

Prayer Ministry
Renee Moore

Renee Moore serves The Open Door church by sharing the prayer requests we receive to the team of volunteer prayer warriors.

Welcome Team Ministry Leader
Angela Nicholas

Angela Nicholas leads the Welcome Team Ministry.

Lead Usher
Paul Hernandez

Paul Hernandez leads and coordinates the Ushers responsible for collecting the offering, serving communion, and assisting during service.

Hospitality Coordinator
Michelle Joseph

Michelle Joseph coordinates the hospitality team for churchwide events.

Care Ministry- Visitation
JoAnn Hornsby

JoAnn Hornsby cares for the body by organizing visits to encourage and edify others when needed.

Care Ministry- Cards
Theresa Eggleston

Theresa coordinates a team of volunteers who use their skill for encouragement to craft cards mailed to members of the body.