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How do I create a profile?

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Once you’ve subscribed to our network, simply log in and click on the “My Profile” link located at the top of any page. Once you’ve reached the “My Profile” page click on the “Edit My Profile” link. You are required to give an answer to each item of this two-part form. Our system will reject your profile answers if you fail to answer each item.

You may add your photos, music, and video clips by clicking on the appropriate tabs in the "My Profile" page. These additions to your profile will serve to draw more attention to your profile. Be creative and Christ-like with your profile. Please respect the terms of our service or you will be removed.

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How do I edit or update my profile?

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You may edit your profile at any time by logging in and clicking on “My Profile” at the top of any page, then click on the “Edit My Profile" link. This is a two-part form. Simply go to the items that you want to edit or update on part one and then click on “Proceed to Step 2” and edit or update part two of this form. Once you have finished Step 2 click on the “Save Information” tab.

You may add or delete photos, music, or video clips by clicking on the appropriate tabs in the "My Profile" page. Be creative and Christ-like with your profile. Please respect the terms of our service or you will be removed.

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What organization is behind ChristianSinglesNet.org, and are they related to the churches of Christ?

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Internet Ministries is the organization responsible for ChristianSinglesNet.org. Internet Ministries was designed and launched as the first global network for the churches of Christ on May 1, 1995 by Silbano Garcia, II. Brother Garcia serves as an evangelist for the churches of Christ. The gateway portal for Internet Ministries is http://church-of-christ.org. Over one million people access www.church-of-christ.org on a daily basis. Internet Ministries is totally dedicated to serving the churches of Christ worldwide.

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What type of people use this service?

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Over the years, Christians such as you from all over the world have been using our network to find the love of their lives. Hundreds of couples have met through our online service in the past and now we plan to facilitate our brethren with an online vehicle that will serve to aid in their search for a good marriage partner. This service is dedicated in serving members of the churches of Christ, but every now and then you may find someone who is not.

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Is online dating safe?

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Online dating is no more or less safe than any other kind of dating. We recommend that you use wisdom and discernment when meeting anyone via the virtual world or in person. When meeting anyone for the first time, it’s always best to meet in a safe public place, and let someone know where you are going and whom you’ll be meeting.

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What’s the cost for joining this service?

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You have the option of paying monthly, quarterly and six months at a time. Simply select the amount of time you want when joining our network. You may register for free or sign up to choose the amount of time best suited for you. There are no hidden fees related to the use of our dating service. Your paid membership allows you to take full advantage of all of our online features. Our Online Store is available for you to use and make online purchases.

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What is the status of my membership?

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You can view the status of your membership at any time by visiting the Membership Status section under the “My Account” tab, located at the top of any page. Once you have accessed the “My Account” tab simply click on the “My Membership” tab under the My Account field.

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How do I temporarily suspend my subscription without deleting my profile?

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You may temporarily suspend your subscription by clicking on the “My Account” tab and then click on the “Suspend” link located in the “Member Info” box. This will take you to another page where you can suspend your account and make it temporarily unavailable for search and contact by other Subscribers. You may suspend your account by clicking on the “Suspend Account” tab. The “My Account” tab is located at the top of every page.

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How do I cancel my subscription?

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To cancel your subscription, click on the “My Account” tab and then click on the “Unregister” tab to have your account deleted from our system. The “My Account” tab is located at the top of every page.

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Can I email other members?

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Only paid subscribers can email other members at any time. You can initiate an email to any of our members by viewing their profile. Once your in their profile scroll down to the “Actions” box and click on the “Send Letter” link to email your message. Please notice that you will have a number of other actions at your disposal regarding this member via the “Actions” box.

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How can I remain anonymous?

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You are not required to identify yourself with any of our subscribers. You may remain anonymous using a nickname of your choice. ChristianSinglesNet.org uses an email system to preserve your privacy. No one will know your private email address unless you reveal it in your online communication. If you decide to communicate directly with anyone on your own via your private email account from your home commuter, we recommend that you turn off your auto-signatures and auto-responders. If you don't, you may be unintentionally sending your personal information with your message. Do not copy (cc:) or forward email to yourself when you send a message from your own email program unless you truly know the person whom you are communicating with.

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Where do I go to send and receive emails from other members?

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Simply click on the “My Mail” tab located at the top of every page. This takes you to your email account on our network. This is where you can send and receive emails to and from other members. You have the have your message sent to other member’s personal email address or to this web site email only or both. Also, due to your email provider’s automatic blocking and filtering, receiving your email is not guaranteed, or can be delayed. If you decide to only communicate via our web site email, your email will not be lost and it will be visible to the member you are trying to reach.

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How do I stop someone from emailing me?

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You can stop anyone from emailing you, but you will first need to locate this person’s profile by doing a search via the “Members” tab. Enter the person’s Nickname and click on the “Search” tab. This will take you to this individual’s profile. At the Member’s profile section scroll down to the “Actions” box and click on the “Block” link. This will block this person from sending you email and viewing your profile.

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How do I unblock someone to resume communication with me?

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You may resume communication with anyone whom you have blocked by clicking on the “My Mail” tab and then clicking on the “I Blocked” link. This will bring you to a list of people whom you have blocked. Select the person whom you desire to unblock by checking the box next to their Nickname, then click on the “Unblock” tab. You will now be able to resume communication with this person.

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How do I change my Nickname, Password, or Email address?

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Once you have logged on to your account you may change your Nickname and Password information. Click on the “My Account” link located at the top any page, then click on the “My Settings” tab and make the appropriate changes.