Frequently Asked Questions

ChurchGate is a global Christian social networking platform that connects believers, churches, and ministries across all denominations and traditions. We facilitate unity in the body of Christ while honoring the diversity of His church. Think of it as a family reunion space for the global church where Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal, and other traditions can connect, collaborate, and serve together.

Absolutely not. ChurchGate exists to serve and strengthen local churches, not replace them. We believe strongly in the importance of local church community, regular fellowship, and being under pastoral care and accountability.

ChurchGate is designed to connect you with the global family while you remain rooted in your local family. We help you find mission opportunities, connect with believers worldwide, and access resources that can actually strengthen your local church involvement.

ChurchGate is provided free forever by Maxsys International Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We believe the church should not be divided by economic barriers, and that tools serving the gospel should be accessible to believers worldwide, regardless of their financial situation.

Our funding comes from donations, church partnerships, and grants from Christian foundations. We operate on the biblical principle of "freely you have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8).

This phrase captures our theological foundation. The gate to God's kingdom isn't located in Vatican City, Constantinople, Geneva, Canterbury, or any earthly institution. It's not controlled by any denomination or accessed through any human system.

The gate is in your heart. The invitation is simply to a name: Jesus. When someone calls on that name in faith and receives Him as Lord and Savior, they enter the kingdom and become part of the family. This is why ChurchGate can welcome believers from all traditions—we all entered through the same gate.

Getting started is simple:

1. Visit hub.churchgate.org/signup
2. Create your free account with basic information
3. Complete your profile, sharing your faith journey and interests
4. Find and connect with churches, believers, and groups
5. Start exploring opportunities to serve and grow

The entire process takes just a few minutes, and you'll immediately have access to the global Christian community.

ChurchGate offers many ways to connect and serve:

• Connect Globally: Fellowship with believers from every continent and tradition
• Find Local Opportunities: Discover volunteer work and ministry in your community
• Join Mission Teams: Connect with like-minded believers for specific mission projects
• Access Resources: Sermons, studies, and teachings from churches worldwide
• Support Churches: Find and support churches and ministries globally
• Ministry Jobs: Discover calling-driven employment opportunities
• Prayer Networks: Join prayer circles and share prayer requests
• Fundraise Together: Unite for kingdom projects and relief efforts

Yes, we take your privacy and security very seriously. ChurchGate employs industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission, secure servers, and regular security audits.

You have complete control over your privacy settings:

• Choose what information to share publicly
• Control who can contact you
• Set visibility preferences for your profile
• Manage notification settings

We never sell your data to third parties, and we only use your information to provide the services you've requested.

ChurchGate maintains a safe, respectful environment through active moderation by trained staff representing various Christian traditions. Our moderation approach includes:

• Clear Community Guidelines: Expectations for respectful dialogue
• Proactive Monitoring: Regular review of content and interactions
• User Reporting: Easy ways to report inappropriate content
• Graduated Responses: From warnings to account suspension when necessary
• Appeal Process: Fair review of moderation decisions

We focus on maintaining unity while allowing for healthy theological discussion across traditions.

Churches can join ChurchGate through our partnership program:

1. Visit our church partnership page
2. Complete the partnership application
3. Our team reviews your application (usually 2-3 business days)
4. Once approved, we help you set up your church profile
5. Start connecting with the global church community

All church partnerships are completely free. We offer both Community Partner (basic features) and Featured Partner (enhanced features) levels.

Absolutely not. ChurchGate is built on the principle of "unity without uniformity." We don't ask anyone to abandon their beliefs, practices, or denominational identity.

Your church profile clearly identifies your tradition, and you can:

• Maintain your theological distinctives
• Share resources specific to your tradition
• Connect primarily with like-minded churches if desired
• Represent your denomination authentically

We simply provide a space where different traditions can work together on shared kingdom goals while maintaining their unique identities.

ChurchGate welcomes churches from all Christian traditions that affirm core Christian beliefs including the Trinity, salvation through Jesus Christ, and the authority of Scripture. This includes:

• Orthodox: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and other ancient traditions
• Catholic: Roman Catholic and Eastern Catholic churches
• Protestant: Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and more
• Pentecostal: Classical Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Spirit-filled churches
• Evangelical: Non-denominational and evangelical churches
• Other: Restorationist, Adventist, and other Christian traditions

We celebrate the beautiful diversity of Christ's church while maintaining unity in essential truths.

Church partners receive numerous benefits:

• Global Visibility: Showcase your church to believers worldwide
• Member Connection: Help your members connect with the global church
• Resource Sharing: Share sermons and teachings with global audience
• Event Promotion: Promote conferences and special events globally
• Volunteer Recruitment: Find volunteers from the global community
• Mission Partnerships: Connect with churches for mission projects
• Prayer Support: Access global prayer networks
• Ministry Resources: Access tools and resources from other churches

Featured Partners receive additional benefits including priority placement, advanced analytics, and early access to new features.

We approach theological differences with respect, humility, and a focus on unity in Christ. Our approach includes:

• Core Unity: Focus on shared beliefs in Christ, Trinity, and Scripture
• Respectful Dialogue: Encourage learning from different perspectives
• No Compromise Required: Churches maintain their theological distinctives
• Practical Collaboration: Work together on shared kingdom goals
• Moderated Discussions: Ensure theological conversations remain respectful

We believe that different traditions can learn from each other while maintaining their convictions, just as different parts of the body serve different functions while remaining one body.

No. ChurchGate does not promote syncretism, compromise, or the blending of different beliefs into one unified theology. We maintain clear boundaries:

• All participants must affirm core Christian beliefs
• Churches maintain their theological distinctives
• We don't ask anyone to change their beliefs
• Collaboration focuses on practical ministry, not theological compromise
• Respectful dialogue doesn't mean accepting all viewpoints as equally valid

We're facilitating cooperation among Christians who share the same Lord, not creating a new religion or asking anyone to abandon their convictions.

ChurchGate affirms the historic Christian faith as expressed in the ancient creeds. Our core beliefs include:

• Trinity: One God in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ: Fully God and fully man, died for our sins, rose from the dead
• Salvation: By grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone
• Scripture: The Bible as God's authoritative Word
• Church: The body of Christ, both universal and local
• Second Coming: Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead

These beliefs unite Christians across all traditions. We don't take positions on secondary issues where faithful Christians disagree, allowing each tradition to maintain its distinctives.

If you're having login issues, try these steps:

1. Double-check your email address and password
2. Try resetting your password using the "Forgot Password" link
3. Clear your browser cache and cookies
4. Try logging in from a different browser or device
5. Check if your email provider is blocking emails from ChurchGate

If these steps don't resolve the issue, contact our technical support team at support@churchgate.org and we'll help you get back into your account.

You can delete your account at any time through your account settings, or by contacting our support team. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are permanently removed
• Your posts and messages are anonymized or deleted
• You'll be removed from all groups and connections
• The deletion is irreversible

Before deleting, consider if you might want to return in the future. You can also temporarily deactivate your account if you just need a break from the platform.

Currently, ChurchGate is available as a web application that works great on mobile browsers. Our platform is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices.

Native mobile apps for iOS and Android are in development and will be available in 2025. In the meantime, you can add ChurchGate to your phone's home screen for easy access by using your browser's "Add to Home Screen" feature.