Community Guidelines

We ask everyone to treat one another with care and respect across church traditions.

Our Core Principles

These are the four things we ask of everyone who takes part.

Love

We interact with love, kindness, and compassion, reflecting Christ's love for His church and for all people.

"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." (John 13:35)

Unity

We celebrate our diversity while maintaining unity in Christ, honoring different traditions without compromising truth.

"That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee." (John 17:21)

Respect

We treat all members with dignity and respect, valuing each person as created in God's image and loved by Christ.

"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love." (Romans 12:10)

Truth

We speak truth in love, grounding our discussions in Scripture and maintaining integrity in all our communications.

"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things." (Ephesians 4:15)

Expected Behavior

As members of the ChurchGate community, we commit to these standards of Christian conduct and mutual respect.

We Encourage

Respectful Dialogue

Engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations even when discussing differences

Encouraging Words

Build up fellow believers with words of encouragement and support

Authentic Sharing

Share your faith journey, struggles, and victories honestly and appropriately

Prayer and Support

Offer prayer, practical help, and emotional support to those in need

Learning from Others

Approach different traditions with curiosity and humility

Constructive Feedback

Provide helpful, loving correction when appropriate and necessary

Mission Focus

Collaborate on kingdom work and evangelistic efforts

Grace and Forgiveness

Extend grace to others and seek reconciliation when conflicts arise

We Prohibit

Harassment or Abuse

Any form of bullying, harassment, threats, or abusive language

Hate Speech

Content that promotes hatred based on race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics

False Information

Spreading misinformation, false testimonies, or deceptive content

Inappropriate Content

Sexual content, profanity, violence, or other material inappropriate for a Christian community

Spam or Self-Promotion

Excessive self-promotion, spam, or commercial activities without permission

Divisive Arguments

Deliberately stirring up controversy or engaging in destructive theological debates

Non-Christian Promotion

Promoting other religions, cults, or anti-Christian ideologies

Privacy Violations

Sharing private information about others without consent

Theological Discussions

We differ on doctrine, and we can talk about it. This is how we ask people to go about it.

Discussion Guidelines

Focus on Scripture

Ground discussions in biblical truth rather than personal opinions or traditions alone

Speak with Humility

Acknowledge that we all see through a glass darkly and can learn from each other

Seek Understanding

Try to understand others' perspectives before seeking to be understood

Maintain Unity

Remember that our unity in Christ is more important than winning arguments

Healthy Boundaries

Core Beliefs

We affirm essential Christian doctrines: Trinity, salvation through Christ, biblical authority

Secondary Issues

We allow respectful discussion on denominational differences and non-essential matters

Forbidden Topics

We don't allow promotion of non-Christian religions, cults, or heretical teachings

Moderation

Harmful discussions may be limited or closed when a report is reviewed

Reporting and Moderation

We are developing the processes needed to care for this community responsibly. We do not yet promise a fixed response time or an independent appeals team.

How to Report

If you encounter harmful or inappropriate content or behavior:

  • Use the reporting option where available
  • Email support@churchgate.org
  • Include enough detail to help us identify the content or account

Please avoid sending sensitive personal details unless they are needed to explain the concern.

What to Expect

Reports will be handled as promptly and consistently as our current capacity allows. We are still developing our reporting and moderation processes.

We cannot guarantee a particular response time or that every report will receive a personal reply.

Consequences

Violations may result in:

  • Warning and education
  • Content removal
  • Temporary restrictions
  • Account suspension
  • Permanent ban (severe cases)

We always seek restoration and reconciliation when possible.

Questions About a Decision

If you believe a decision about your content or account was made in error, email support@churchgate.org with the decision and why you disagree. We will consider your message as capacity allows.

We do not yet have an independent appeals team or a fixed review timeframe.

Our Commitment to You

We want ChurchGate to honor Christ and welcome those who seek to follow Jesus. These are the standards we are working toward as the community grows:

  • Work toward fair, consistent decisions
  • Improve how we receive and handle reports
  • Explain decisions when we are able
  • Continuously improve our processes
  • Take harmful behavior seriously and respect each person's dignity
  • Foster healthy theological dialogue
  • Seek restoration and reconciliation
  • Be honest about our capacity and limitations
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 4:8

If something here is unclear, or you have a question about these guidelines, write to us.

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