HotSpot 2.0

Community guidelines

HotSpot exists so that people who long for a faithful local church can find one another. “Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). In practice, that means:

Be honest

Use a display name that's really you (or stay anonymous), and give an accurate area and household. Don't pretend to be someone else.

Be kind and courteous

Write as you would to a neighbor at church. No harassment, insults, threats, or crude or sexual content.

Keep to the purpose

HotSpot is for getting to know people near you who hope for a CREC church. It isn't a marketplace, a dating site, a place to recruit for other causes, or a debate forum. No selling, fundraising or advertising.

Respect privacy

Don't share other members' messages, names or contact details outside HotSpot without their permission, and don't try to work out where people live. Take “no” or silence graciously.

Honor proper oversight

New CREC churches are formed under the care of existing churches, elders and presbyteries. HotSpot can help you gather; it isn't a substitute for that oversight. Involve a CREC pastor early.

Tell us about problems

If someone breaks these guidelines, use “Report” in the conversation. You can also block anyone at any time. Moderators may warn, suspend or remove accounts. See also meeting safely.