Our Methodology

How ChurchGuide.io Evaluates Churches

We believe people deserve honest, objective information when choosing a church. This page explains exactly how we work — including our methods, limitations, and commitments.

What We Show and Why

ChurchGuide.io shows objective, factual information — not ratings or rankings. We don't score churches as "good" or "bad." We surface facts that help you decide if a church is a good fit for you.

Denomination and network affiliation — factual, as publicly listed
Tags based on observable facts: worship style, teaching approach, available ministries
Statement of Faith — sourced directly from the church website
Size, service times, location — sourced from public information
Verified status — awarded when a church has claimed and confirmed their profile

Unverified Information

Information sourced from a church's website before they have claimed their profile is labeled "unverified." This means we believe it to be accurate based on public sources, but the church has not yet confirmed it.

If you see information that appears incorrect, you can always use the "Request a correction" link on any church profile.

What "Verified" Means

A Verified badge means a church has claimed their profile and confirmed their information is accurate. Verified churches can also update service times, photos, and events.

Importantly — verified status does not mean ChurchGuide.io endorses or recommends the church. It simply means the factual information has been confirmed by the church itself.

Our Commitments

No Paid Rankings — Churches cannot pay to appear higher in search results. All ordering is alphabetical or by distance.

No Editorial Bias — We do not favor any denomination, theological tradition, or church size. Our tags are descriptive, not evaluative.

Churches Cannot Edit Analysis — Verified churches can update their own information (photos, events, service times) but cannot alter factual tags or any future analysis results.

Correction Process is Transparent — Any church can request a tag or information change. We review all requests and publish the outcome.

Users Always Free — ChurchGuide.io is free for people looking for a church. It always will be.

Questions about how a specific church is represented? We welcome feedback.
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