At Open Door Church in Hickory, our ministry is led by a dedicated team of pastors, staff, and volunteers who share a passion for serving Christ and our community. From pastoral leadership and worship teams to children’s ministry, youth leaders, media and production crews, and outreach volunteers, every role is vital in helping us live out the mission of making disciples and sharing the love of Jesus. Our staff provides direction and spiritual guidance, while our incredible volunteers faithfully give their time and talents to support ministries like Table of Grace, Slangin’ Biscuits, Kids on Mission, and more. Together, this team creates a welcoming environment where people of all ages can grow in faith, build relationships, and discover their God-given purpose.
Kaleigha Arney
Children's Church Director
Teresa Ashe
Aaron Bradshaw
Media Director / Social Media Manager / Assistant Youth Leader
Billie Bradshaw
Assistant Youth Leader
Billie Bradshaw
Joey Brown
Nicole Brown
Tony Burchette
Worship Team Drummer / Vocalist
Ledger Burleson
Camera Operator
Joel Burns
Sunday School, Table of Grace & Griefshare Director / Elder
Martha Canter
Nursery Director / Finance Staff
Miranda Canter
Gene Cismowski
Lisa Cismowski
CHURCH SECRETARY
Lisa Cismowski
Terry Crouse
Associate Pastor
Aaron Cultrera
Aaron Cultrera
Clarissa Cultrera
Clarissa Cultrera
Jennifer Cutchens
Jennifer Cutchens
Assistant Youth Leader
Sean Cutchens
Assistant Youth Leader
Rebecca Davis
Worship Team Pianist
Shawn Davis
Senior Pastor
Joel Decker
Joel Decker
Christy Dethlefs
Worship Team Vocalist
John Dethlefs
Security Team Leader / Men's Ministry
Tracy Detter
Slangin' Biscuits Coordinator
Justin Gray
Worship Team Vocalist
Stephanie Gray
Worship Team Vocalist / Children Choir Director
Cali Greene
Linda Hodge
Custodial Staff
Philip Hodge
Worship Team Drummer / Bassist
Westlee Hodge
Worship Team Guitarist / Vocalist / Deacon
Linda Jones
Pauline MacColl
Paula Malone
Jennifer McNeely
Worship Team Pianist
Allison Meggison
Rick Moore
Deacon / Elder
Dianna Murphy
Dianna Murphy
Dianna Murphy
Randall Norman
Wednesday Night Speaker / Teacher
Filbert Petiluna
Jonathan Philyaw
Worship Team Bassist
Anthony Poole
Minister of Music / Choir & Ensemble Director
Denise Richardson
Phil Richardson
Audio Engineer / Worship Team
Jodie Salvat
Assistant Youth Leader
Victor Salvat
Youth Pastor
Isaac Sanders
Audio Engineer Assistant
Robert Setzer
Administrative Pastor
Neil Shronce
Audio Engineer
Brad Smith
Media / Graphics Specialist
Terra Smith
Jaime Torres
Pastor of Evangelism
Katie Beth Townsend
Katie Townsend
Savanna Triplett
Worship Team Vocalist
Jesse Watts
Worship Team Leader / Vocalist & Guitarist / Elder
Marlyn White
Jeff Williams
Judy Willis
