Church of the Open Door
Our History
The Foursquare Gospel Church of Clinton began in November of 1953 in tent services in Camanche and the following summer in Riverview Park. The church building at 532 8th Avenue South was constructed in November, 1954. Using Revelation 3:8, "I have set before you an open door that no one can shut...," we have taken the name...Church of the Open Door. Our present building (east) with the main sanctuary was built in 1980 with the greatest amount of work done by the church family. An additional 9-1/2 acres of land was purchased and The Lamb's Door Family Life Center was dedicated in October of 1989. Pastor Jim and Sharon Machen came to Clinton as Pastors in 1969.
Our Mission
To introduce the people of our community to Jesus Christ with the hope that they will commit their lives to Him as Savior and Lord, and become productive members of God's family. In order to fulfill our mission, we feel we must establish praise to the Living God and declare His Word in the power of the Holy Spirit. We intend that these buildings and land be used where needed to facilitate our mission.
General Statement of Beliefs
- That Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God, and the only Savior from sin. John 3:16; Matt. 16:15-18.
- That Jesus Christ is the Great Physician and the Healer of the body through atonement. Isaiah 53:3-5.
- That Jesus Christ is the Baptizer with the Holy Spirit today, just as he was on the Day of Pentecost. Acts 2:1-4.
- That Jesus Christ is the soon coming King, coming back to earth again as the only hope for a dying world. Acts 1:11.
