Our history
An Independent Baptist church in Entebbe, begun by Timothy and Jeannette Joyner in February 2007.
Timothy Neal Joyner
1958–2021
“Here am I; send me.”Isaiah 6:8
Timothy trusted Christ as his Saviour in 1978. He prepared for ministry at Bob Jones University and married Jeannette on 5 June 1987.
In November 1988, Timothy and Jeannette returned to Kenya, where they established Faith Baptist Church in Ongata Rongai. That ministry later began Mars Hill Baptist Church in Kiserian.
In 2005, Timothy and Jeannette moved to Entebbe. Following the registration of Open Door Baptist Missions, they began Open Door Baptist Church in Lyamutundwe in February 2007.
Timothy was laid to rest in Kanyandegeya, Fort Portal, on 22 June 2021. We remember his life and service to the Lord.
Read the full founder’s historyHow the church began
- 1978
Timothy trusted Christ
Timothy trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour.
- 1988
Ministry in Kenya
Timothy and Jeannette returned to Kenya for missionary service.
- 2007
The church began
Open Door Baptist Church began in Lyamutundwe, Entebbe.
- Today
Open Door today
A church family gathering around God’s Word in Luganda and English.
We have also started two new churches: Heritage Baptist Church in Garuga, Entebbe, Uganda, and Faith Baptist Church in Fort Portal.
A congregation in Entebbe
Open Door Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist church in Lyamutundwe, Entebbe, Uganda.
We gather to worship, study the Scriptures, and encourage one another in following Jesus Christ. The Bible is our authority in faith and practise.
Our congregation worships in both Luganda and English. Adults and children have dedicated Bible study time on Sundays, and we gather again for worship during the week.
Service times and directions
Our senior pastor
Pr. Turyatunga Johnbosco
Our pastor teaches the Bible and cares for the congregation. Contact the church to speak with him about the Bible, marriage preparation or other pastoral guidance.
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