Open Door is a Christian rock band that performs dynamic worship music and its own original songs at Christian music festivals, such as AtlantaFest, and at community events, colleges and churches. A special ministry to us is in maximum security prisons, where we have led hundreds of prisoners to Christ and thousands to new hope in Him. The name Open Door comes from Jesus’ words, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved.” (John 10:9).

 

 

 

 

Band Members

David Cooper

David Cooper started playing guitar at age 13. His guitar style is influenced by classic rock, blues and traditional jazz, and he has studied guitar formally. He is a published songwriter of worship songs, solo material and songs for Open Door. He has a passion for taking the gospel to those in prison and also for conducting worship concerts.

David uses Tom Anderson Guitars, Sadowsky Guitars and R. Taylor and Taylor Guitars and is an artist for Taylor Guitars. He also uses Goodsell and Rivera Amps.

 

 

 

Mike Parker

Mike has been singing since he was a kid. His Mom and Dad instilled the love of God and the love of music in him from a very young age. In addition to writing songs and playing guitar, he plays drums and keyboards any time he gets the chance. He has been in fulltime ministry for over 15 years and currently serves at Mount Paran Church of God as their Adult Discipleship and Young Adult Pastor. He also leads worship for their Wednesday Night Worship service. Mike’s passion is to see the lost find Christ and for the people of God to grow in their walk with Him. Mike has been married to his lovely bride Julie for 13 years, and they have and eight year old son Ethan. In their off time, you will find Mike and his family at a Mexican Restaurant, vacationing somewhere with a beach or hanging with their dog, Hilton. Mike is also an avid runner who loves to spend time with God while hitting the pavement.

Mike’s Gear List:
Taylor Custom 612, Taylor DDSM, Taylor T5, Baby Taylor, Tom Anderson Hollow T, Fender Stratocaster (50th Anniversary), Elixer Strings

Pedal Board
Fulltone OCD, Visual Sound H2O, Korg Pitchblack Tuner, Tech 21 Para Driver DI

 

Tim Cooper

Tim Cooper started playing the piano at age 10. He was classically trained throughout his teen years and studied jazz theory later. After high school, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee and began playing keyboards for different rock and pop bands in the Southeast. Tim also played piano for some southern gospel quartets and has played for church services since he was 14 years old. He learned to play the bass guitar later in life and is now performing with Open Door.
Tim uses Pedulla and Music Man bass guitars and Mark-Bass amplifiers.

 

 

 

Steve Bennett

Steve Bennett started playing drums in high school after being inspired by a friend who was a drummer. Steve has played almost every style of music imaginable from rock and country, to big band and Latin, and he started his own corporate showband in 2000 to do private events throughout the Southeast. Open Door’s prison ministry holds a special place in Steve’s heart because of the opportunity it provides to show God’s love one-on-one.

Steve lives in Douglasville, GA with his wife of over 13 years, Deanna, and their bad boy chihuahua, Ed. Steve also enjoys NASCAR, Georgia Bulldogs football, and NFL football.

With Open Door, Steve uses Yamaha Maple Custom drums, Sabian cymbals (AA and HH), Evans drumheads, and Vater Fusion drumsticks.