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How do I get started?

Spend some time filling out our questionnaire and creating a profile. Upload your pictures and write a little bit about yourself. We will review your profile and pictures, and within 48-72 hours, you will be all set to go!

Can I change my profile settings once it is already up?

You can always edit your profile simply by going to My Profile and making your changes. It will take us 24 to 72 hours to look over your edits and upload them to our site. When we post your updated profile, you will receive an email letting you know.

To go to My Profile and make changes:

● Click Home on the left side of the blue bar at the top of your screen

● Click My Profile from the menu.

● Go to the Profile Interest Navigator on the left side of your screen

● Click the topic where you would like to make changes and make your changes

● Click Update

Can I search for matches?

No, at this time you cannot search for matches. Because most of our members come to us looking for a strong relationship, we pride ourselves on providing matches that we believe have the highest likelihood for success.

Is there any way that members could get my email information without my giving it to them?

iChurch provides members with a site specific email tool, Open Dialog. Open Dialog creates a unique means of online communication that never reveals your personal email address. Disclosing personal information is entirely up to you and we do urge you to exercise caution in making this decision.

Do you limit the amount of matches that I can receive?

No. We send matches based on the number of candidates in our pool who mirror the priorities that you described in your iChurch questionnaire. You receive a new match every time you take your first action on a provided match. For example, if you review your New Matches and send 1 st Questions to 2 matches and archive the 3 rd match, iChurch will send you 3 more new matches within 24 hours. If you do not feel like you are receiving enough matches and would like to receive more, try extending the Distance You Are Willing to Go for Love.

What if I want to take a break?

Whether you started dating a special match or have a lot going on in your life, sometimes we need a break.

You always have the option to take a time out by .hiding. your profile. You will still receive matches, but your profile will no longer appear in others' new matches. Reverse your decision at any time by following the same steps.

To hide your profile:

● Click Home on the left side of the blue bar at the top of your screen

● Click My Profile from the menu.

● Click on the large blue Profile Activation button

● Hide Profile

Can I change my matching preferences?

Of course. You can change all the following information:

● Matches If you want to receive matches or not

● Distance Your location as the size of the geographic parameter you want to search

● Personal Priorities smoking habits, drinking habits, if you have kids, feelings about Matches with children, feelings about having or adopting children

● Desired Age Range what is an ideal age

● Desired Religious the denominations that you are willing to consider, is this a priority to you

● Your Education Level if you finally finished your PhD, let your matches know

● Desired Education Level

To edit your matching preferences:

● Click Home on the left side of the blue bar at the top of your screen

● Click My Matching Criteria from the menu.

● Go to the Profile Interest Navigator on the left side of your screen

● Click the topic where you would like to make changes and make your changes

● Click Update

What do I do if I know I am not interested in a match?

To remove a match from its existing location at any point in the process, send it to the Archives. Send a goodbye message if you want or just click on the orange Archive button, available at all communication stages. Sending a match to the Archives, allows you keep your possible candidates organized so that you can focus on the matches that most interest you. Likewise, we remove the match from our database of possible candidates.

Can I re-open a Connection that I Archived?

Yes, there are two courses of action for restoring an archived match. First, if you wish to restore an archived match that did not also archive you, just go to Archives and click on restore. Second, if you wish to restore an archived match that also archived you, you need to send us an email specifically requesting to re-initiate communication with that match. Include the match's name and city and we will contact them for you.

Provided that your match also wants to resume communication, as soon as your match gives us the go ahead we will send you an email notification.

To request restoring an archived match that also archived you:

● Click Help on the right side of the top of your screen

● Click Contact us

● Click Member Services

● request to re-initiate communication with your match

● be sure to include the match's name and city

 

How do I change my password?

Click on My Account Settings at the top right of your page. Click the Password/Username button. Change your password.

 

What if I forget my password?

After your third failed attempt to sign on to your account, you will see the security question that you chose at sign up and a prompt to answer. Give the correct answer and you will gain site entry. Follow the steps above to change your password.

 

How do I change my username?

Click on My Account Settings at the top right of your page. Click the Password/Username button. Change your username.

 

Is my information available for viewing after I shut down my account?

When you shut down your account, your information is immediately pulled from the view of your connections to best protect your privacy. Of course, you are invited to re-open your account at any time and you connections will resume access to your information.

 

How do I post my photo?

Its easy to post photos on your profile. Just log onto your iChurch account, click on My Profile, and click on Add/ Edit Photos. Make sure the image is cropped, retouched and sized under 4 mb before you upload it. It may take up to 72hrs for us to approve and upload your image.

 

How do I resize my pic?

Select a JPG, GIF or BMP file.

Using Windows

● Click on on the Start menu, the button on the bottom left corner of your screen.

● Select Programs and click on Accessories,

● Scroll down and click on Paint.

● Select Open from the File Menu

● Select your desired photo file.

● Now that your image is open in Paint, go to Image.

● Scroll down to Skew/ Stretch.

● Next to Stretch, change both the horizontal and vertical percentages.

 

Using Vista

● Click on on the Start menu, the button on the bottom left corner of your screen.

● Select Programs and click on Windows Photo Gallery

● Select the photo that you want to correct and click on Fix

● Click on Crop

● Drag the corners of the photo to make the image file smaller

 

What makes a good iChurch photo?

Its best to submit a headshot, a portrait style image of yourself including only your shoulders and face, for your primary profile pic. To get a clear image and avoid shadow or blurriness, go outside in full sunlight. Flatter yourself and wear something that makes you feel attractive. Consider hiring a professional photographer to really make yourself stand out. And because your pictures are really to showcase you, all your posted images must have you in them! Please remember that iChurch does not accept any lewd images and reserves the right to exercise our discretion.

 

My photo is not visible. What's up?

It takes us up to 72 hours to review and post your photos. If after 72 hours, your image is still not up, its most likely that the image is in excess of 4 MB. In any case that there is technical difficulty of this sort with your photo, we will email you.

 

Why can only validated members see photos?

At iChurch, we pride ourselves on providing a unique service to our members who are looking for a successful relationship with a strong foundation. For this reason, we hold back pictures from non validated to shift the focus to the compatibility of members' central virtues. Moreover, we seek to differentiate ourselves from other dating sites that allow members to scroll through photo catalogs.

 

Why should I post my photo?

Photos get people's attention. Both men and women are significantly more likely to notice a profile with a friendly face. Go ahead and show everyone that you don't have anything to hide!

 

My photo is not visible. What's up?

It takes us up to 72 hours to review and post your photos. If after 72 hours, your image is still not up, its most likely that the image is in excess of 4 MB. In any case that there is technical difficulty of this sort with your photo, we will email you.

Does iChurch screen their users in any way?

We do not preform background checks but we do authenticate our validated members against our secure database. We also constantly monitor the user generated content and rely on our members honesty and integrity.

 

iChurch Profile Rules

The goal of our website is to connect individuals by analyzing the compatibility of our members' central values. Every profile is reviewed by our Member Service Team to ensure all our site's content parallels our mission. Thus, we reserve the right to dismiss any profile that is not in keeping with iChurch's intent.

Any of the following actions could result in profile dismissal:

● Postings from minors or incarcerated individuals

● Defamatory language of any type, such as racism, hate speech, illegal activity, etc.

● Any means of direct communication such as email addresses, URLs, instant messenger, IDS, phone numbers, full names addresses, etc.

● Lewd references, language or images

● Business solicitations

● Significant amounts of text in languages other than English

 

To contact Member Services:

● click on Help at the top right corner of your page

● click Contact Us

● click on Member Services

● Send us your report

 

How does my iChurch Profile work?

The profile works by compiling the character traits that make you unique. From those traits, we are able to establish a basic personality sketch and scope out other members with whom you will best connect. We narrow our scope by eliminating members who do not embody the qualities that you need in your ideal connection. The rest is up to you!

 

Any advice for navigating online communication?

The iChurch creators have dedicated a lot of energy to making this site as safe as possible for all members, but you should still practice a certain level of caution when meeting new people. Exercise the same caution that you would meeting an individual under more traditional circumstances. Take advantage of our unique anonymous communication system until you feel truly comfortable with someone, and do not rush to share your personal contact information. When in fact you do share your personal information, do not hesitate to conduct your research. Run your match's name through an internet search engine or solicit a background check from an online service before going out together. Be mindful of any inconsistencies. In the event that you do to go on a date with your match, meet in a public place and take your own transportation. Do not meet at your house or workplace and arrange to check in with a friend following your outing. Be aware, be cautious and trust your judgments. These simple acts help ensure you a positive dating experience! Share any concerns you have with us at by sending a message to our Member Services.

To contact Member Services:

● click on Help at the top right corner of your page

● click Contact Us

● click on Member Services

● Send us your report

 

Do I have to validate to receive matches?

Everyone receives matches. If you decide that you want to see your match's photo or communicate with them, you will need to validate your account.

 

What forms of payment does iChurch accept?

iChurch accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

 

How can I check on the status of my validation or update my credit card information?

Click on My Account Settings on the top right side of your page. Click on the Payment Details button.

 

What happens if I chose to terminate my subscription?

If you chose to terminate your subscription, you may do so by clicking on My Account Settings. Click on the terminate account button, or click on the following link:
Account Termination
At this point, we will remove your profile from the site and you will no longer be able to communicate with matches.

 

Do I still have to pay for the rest of my subscription if I chose to terminate my account?

We do not pro-rate accounts and your information will be immediately withdrawn from the site. Upon closing your account you will still be responsible for the cost of your original subscription. In other words, if you signed up for a 3 month subscription on February the 14, but decided to close your account on March 15, you will still be responsible for charges through May 15.

 

What if I decide that I want to re-open my closed account?

If you change your mind and want to re-open your account (and we hope that you do), just send us an email via the Contact us option under the Help tab. We will be happy to help you re-open your account.

 

There are currently no FAQ regarding technical issues. A list of FAQ will propagate as more issues are reported by members. If you are having technical difficulties please contact Member Services for support.

To contact Member Services:

● click on Help at the top right corner of your page

● click Contact Us

● click on Member Services

● Send us your report

 

First, you will fill out a questionnaire about yourself, so that we get a good idea of your basic personality type. Spend some time thinking about yourself and consider discussing a little bit about who you are with your friends. The same questionnaire contains inquiries about your ideal match to provide us a good indication of what you are looking for in a relationship. It will take you only about a half hour of your time. Once we have received your information we send a library of suitors that coincide with the answers you indicated on your questionnaire from our database of candidates. We send you a list of your matches! At this point, you are free to scroll through the profiles of your matches, checking out all the romantic possibilities that may lie ahead. You can chose now to see pictures and begin communication by simply subscribing to our service. If you chose to move forward, the primary stage of communication, Hand Shakes and Hellos, involves exchanging 4 multiple choice questions from a preset list of 50 with your match. Next, you will exchange 3 Free Response Questions also selected from a preset list. The third step is Open Dialog. Open Dialog is our site specific messaging tool that allows Matches to freely communicate while still protecting their privacy. Once you achieve Open Dialog with a match, you can be confident that you share similar values and priorities, the foundation of a strong relationship already in place!

Contact Us Shoot us an email or call us at 1-877-816-3521 & let us know what you're thinking.

Help Have questions and need answers? You will find them here.

My Account Settings Change your username/password, check on your subscription status, update your billing information or terminate your account.

My Home Where the action occurs. Check out your new matches and communicate with your current ones, all right here.

My Matching Criteria Tell us who you want to meet.

My Profile Introduce yourself to the iChurch community.

Picture Preferences Upload and update your pictures.

Policies Here are the rules and a little information to make your experience a positive one.

Sign In Enter your username and password to gain entry to iChurch.

The iChurch Process Want to know more about our process, here is what we do.

 

With an initial charge of just $1.95, iChurch grants you 7 days to decide if you want to keep the SafeSite guarantee. After your 7-day free trial, if you decide to keep the SafeSite guarantee, we'll conveniently grant you access to our Membership Advantages and bill your credit card just $39.99. iChurch makes it easy to maintain your Membership Advantages subscription. Every month we will effortlessly renew your Membership Advantages subscription policy for a repeat fee of $39.99 without any action of your own. Simply follow the instructions on our site to start meeting and chatting with Christians singles near you. Or simply contact Member Services at memberservices@ichurch.com or via the Contact Us tab on the iChurch website if you decide to resign your subscription at any time. You will be charged nothing more, and get to participate fully in the iChurch experience! You can also opt out of the SafeSite guarantee within 7 days to limit your total billable fee to only $1.95. Every day hundreds of people just like you decide to join the iChurch community knowing the site is safe thanks to users like yourself. Knowing safety and concern is a priority for all, especially within the Christian faith, helps us to spread our service to all our potential members searching for God's love. If you decide to keep the SafeSite guarantee, about every five weeks you will continue meeting new singles by automatically renewing your iChurch subscription, allowing you uninterupted access to the iChurch community. Or simply call our Member Services and cancel or locate the Contact Us tab on our website. Everything is in your hands! But the best part is at no time are you under any obligation to purchase a subscription or service that you don't need.

Offer not available in all areas. Where applicable, any bonus product is yours to keep. NOTICE: iChurch is not responsible for any third-party offers, incentives, or representations that may have been used to direct you to our site.

iChurch is an online nondenominational Christian community for singles interested in meeting and dating other Christian singles. Whether interested in finding dates, friends, or a future spouse iChurch strives to create an easy-going, comfortable cyber environment for singles (including those who have never been married, are divorced or widowed) to connect.
In addition to our unique matching algorithm, our subscribers have access to each other's profiles, pictures and values in order to maximize the chances of finding someone similar to themselves. Once a connection is made iChurch provides an online chat tool and anonymous personal mailbox so that subscribers may get to know one another at their own pace.