Our Commitment to a Christ-Centered Community
At Saint Johns Online Church, we strive to create a safe, respectful, and Christ-centered environment for worship, learning, and fellowship. These rules are designed to ensure that all members and visitors are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity.
We ask that everyone who participates in our services, chat, comments, or community areas follow these guidelines.
1 Corinthians 14:40 (KJV)
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
General Conduct Rules
All visitors and members of Saint Johns Online Church must follow these basic rules:
✝️ Be respectful to others at all times
❤️ Show kindness and patience
📖 Speak in a Christ-like manner
🙏 Encourage others in faith
🚫 Do not use offensive language
🚫 Do not insult, threaten, or harass others
🚫 Do not spread false teachings
We believe every person should be treated with love and respect.
Chat and Comment Rules
If your church uses live chat or comments during services, these rules apply:
💬 Keep conversations respectful
📖 Stay on topic during services
🙏 Use chat for prayer requests and encouragement
🚫 No arguing or fighting
🚫 No hateful speech
🚫 No spamming messages
🚫 No posting harmful or inappropriate content
Moderators may remove messages that violate these rules.
Respect for Biblical Teaching
We ask all participants to respect the teachings shared during services.
📖 Listen respectfully to the message
✝️ Do not disrupt services
🙏 Ask questions respectfully
🚫 Do not promote false doctrine
🚫 Do not attempt to mislead others
Our goal is to keep teaching focused on the truth of Scripture.
Privacy and Personal Information
For your safety and the safety of others:
🔒 Do not share private personal information publicly
🔒 Do not request private information from others
🔒 Respect the privacy of prayer requests
Protecting personal privacy is important in online communities.
Consequences for Rule Violations
To protect our community, rule violations may result in:
⚠️ Warning from moderators
🚫 Removal of messages or comments
⛔ Temporary suspension
🔒 Permanent removal or ban from services or chat
Severe or repeated violations may result in immediate removal.
Our goal is not punishment, but maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
Respect for Leadership
We ask all members and visitors to respect church leadership and moderators.
✝️ Follow instructions from moderators
📖 Respect leadership decisions
🙏 Cooperate with church guidelines
Leadership exists to serve and protect the church community.
Use of Church Services
By participating in Saint Johns Online Church, you agree to:
📖 Follow church guidelines
❤️ Respect others
✝️ Support a peaceful worship environment
🙏 Help create a welcoming community
Together, we can build a strong and respectful online church.
Biblical Foundation for Conduct
Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying.”
We strive to speak words that encourage and build others up.