OPEN seeks to make visible what is often invisible - the progressive Evangelical expression of faith in the United States; to resource the groundswell of churches, leaders, organizations and people who are expressing a just and generous expression of Christian faith; to create pathways of connection and belonging among existing and emerging churches, individuals, organizations and networks of those who represent Progressive Evangelicals, Post-Evangelicals, Non-denominational and Free-church traditions and all who wish to live in progressive Christian ways.

Our philosophy on 'who can join' is pretty simple - anyone who wants to be in, is in.

To get included on the goings-on at OPEN and beyond, simply click here and fill out the form after the jump.

To participate in the benefits of being a member at OPEN, choose one of the two options below :

become a Church/Organizational member
Become an individual member

Your OPEN membership includes ::

  • Founding member status
  • Registration to yearly OPEN event (church membership includes 5 registrations, individual includes 1 registration)
  • Inclusion on National Database and online resource list of OPEN members 
  • Online Resource Exchange- members are able to upload their best resources and to share the resources of others, including curriculum, sermons, organizational structures, “best practices” material
  • Membership to Convergence 
  • Access to Member Events - Sermon creation retreats, spiritual formation events and pilgrimages
  • Representation in OPEN decision making
  • Discounts to OPEN sponsored events and training 
  • Access to OPEN curated Masters degree programs 
  • Access to an OPEN curated group of professional services - Pastoral counseling, organizational consulting, financial standards and support, lawyers, organizational counselors
  • Discount with preferred vendors