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Pastors 

Robert Apps serves as Pastor of Open Door. 

His responsibilities include the regular preaching and teaching in our Sunday services and study groups together with overseeing the church's ministries. Robert's desire is to help everyone at Open Door to take the 'next right step' in their spiritual growth and Christian service.

Robert is married to Katie, who is involved in organising our church music and assists with the women's ministries. They have three young sons.

Glen Pettifer serves as our Assistant Pastor.

Glen has been a part of our church family for many years. He works in a local Christian school where he teaches biblical studies. Glen assists with organising special events, leads the Young Adults group and has a regular preaching ministry at Open Door.

Deacons

Paul Drenovski
Paul and his wife Maria have served at Open Door for almost 10 years. Prior to this, Paul served as pastor of the Slovakian Baptist Church in Sunshine for 14 years. Paul leads our Senior's Ministry and also preaches in our regular services. Paul and Maria are known for their graciousness and generosity to all in our church.

Steve Court
Steve and his wife Linda serve God by serving others at Open Door and in their local community. Steve is also our treasurer and Linda helps in many aspects of our church ministries.

Justin Macdonald
Justin and his wife Nicole, organise and lead our Friday Night Explorers Kids Club, an exciting time of games and Bible lessons for children in Melton. Justin also assists with many aspects of practical ministry at Open Door.