Interim Pastor Greg Kalyvas
Greg has been in ministry as vocation for over 40 years.
During that time, he has pastored three churches, two in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin. He has travelled extensively teaching on the Holy Spirit. And, presently, he serves as a part of the Minnesota District Interim Pastors team helping Assembly of God churches through pastoral transitions.
He is married to Joanna. The Kalyvas’s have two children, one grandchild and live in Woodbury.
During that time, he has pastored three churches, two in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin. He has travelled extensively teaching on the Holy Spirit. And, presently, he serves as a part of the Minnesota District Interim Pastors team helping Assembly of God churches through pastoral transitions.
He is married to Joanna. The Kalyvas’s have two children, one grandchild and live in Woodbury.
Children's Directors/Pastors Andrew & Laura Blanchard
Pastors Andrew and Laura - have a passion for nurturing faith in kids. They love to find fun, exciting, and engaging ways to teach children about Jesus and His Word.
They have been in kids ministry for most of their lives and recently celebrated their 10th year serving at Open Door! As Open Door's Children's Directors, they currently lead kids' church on Sundays and Wednesdays and oversee the nursery and preschool programs on Sundays as well. Andrew and Laura live in Cottonwood, MN with their three beautiful daughters: Callia (7), Joella (6), and Alayna (2) and their sassy dog, Lily Noelle. |
Youth Leader Jacob Hurst
Since January 2025, Jacob has been leading the Youth at Open Door on Wednesday nights.
Jacob is enrolled in North Central University to further his education and to equip himself to continue God’s ministry calling in his life. He lives in Clarkfield, MN with his wife Jennifer, and their five children: Sterling (13), Granite (12), Flint (8), Emerald (7), and Coral (7).
Jacob is enrolled in North Central University to further his education and to equip himself to continue God’s ministry calling in his life. He lives in Clarkfield, MN with his wife Jennifer, and their five children: Sterling (13), Granite (12), Flint (8), Emerald (7), and Coral (7).