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Click on a question to expand/collapse the answer. If you are unable to find the answer here, choose "Contact Us" from the "Support" menu to contact our staff. Click here to expand all questions.
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What is a "welcoming" church?
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We define a welcoming church as any church that actively seeks to welcome gays and lesbians as members, and does not ask them to try to become straight.
There are three categories of welcoming churches:
"Side A" welcoming churches support same-sex relationships as morally equivalent to opposite-sex relationships.
"Side B" welcoming churches teach that God calls gay people to celibacy. Although they do not support homosexual behavior, they make concerted efforts to ensure gay people feel welcome in their congregations.
"Side C" welcoming churches have no official stand on homosexuality and same-sex relationships.
Profiles on this site indicate whether each church's position is Side A, B, or C.
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How do I add a church that isn't listed?
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Simple! Choose the add a church option from the church profiles menu and follow the instructions.
It may take up to a week for newly added churches to show up in our database.
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How do I correct an error or update my church's profile?
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Look for the "update this profile" link when viewing your church's profile. If you've never created an account with us, you'll be prompted to create a username and password for yourself so that you can access the profile in the future. Don't worry; it's quick, painless, and completely free.
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What is the WelcomingChurches.com message board?
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The message board is a place for church and ministry leaders, staff, and volunteers to interact with other church staff from around the country. You can ask questions, promote events, share stories, and fellowship with others in the ministry. All you have to do is register a screenname, and the message board is yours to explore and use as you wish.
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Can anyone participate on the message board?
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The WelcomingChurches.com message board is for anyone who works full- or part-time in a church or ministry, either as a volunteer or as a paid staff member. This includes everyone from the pastor/priest to the organist. Even if your church isn't a welcoming church or isn't in our database, you're welcome to participate on our message board.
If you don't work for a church, there's still a place for you! Our sister site, GayChristian.Net, is known for its popular community message board, which is open to anyone, and we'd love to have you join.
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I had an account on the old WelcomingChurches.com. Is my login still valid?
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If your church was registered on our old website, it's still registered, and you may still use the same church password to update your church's profile. (You no longer need your old church's login ID, only the password.)
The first time you access your church profile, you will be asked to create a new username and password for your personal use. Your personal username and password will then be linked to your church profile, and you will use the new username and password to login to the site from then on.
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What if I forgot my password?
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If you forgot your personal password, you can use the "forgot password" link on the login page to have a temporary password automatically sent to the e-mail address you registered with us. It's as easy as that!
If you can't access that e-mail address or the "forgot password" link isn't working for you, just give us a call at (919) 786-0000 or (888) GAY-4-GOD.
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I'm having a problem. Whom do I contact?
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Just pick up the phone and give us a call! We're here Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Our direct line is (919) 786-0000.
Or call toll-free (888) GAY-4-GOD.
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Who funds this site? / How can I help?
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WelcomingChurches.com is provided by The Gay Christian Network (GCN), a nonprofit charity funded entirely by freewill donations. We do not charge any fees or allow advertisements or anything else that might interfere with our ability to reach the world with the truth about God's love.
You can support GCN's efforts through our monthly "Grow in Faith" pledge or individual donations. Either way, we appreciate your support!
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