Take your time. Keep your boundaries.

Practical care when meeting a new group.

A directory entry is not a background check or an endorsement. Ask questions before visiting. Meet a host in a public place first if you would feel more comfortable, bring a friend, arrange your own transport, and tell someone you trust about your plans.

Homes are private

Map pins show approximate areas only. Never use a pin as a meeting address. Wait for a host to share instructions. Keep addresses, phone numbers, and children’s information out of public descriptions and first messages.

You can say no

You can leave, decline prayer or physical contact, choose not to give money, or stop a conversation. Pressure, secrecy, and unwanted attention are reasons to step back. Ask how the group handles concerns and who oversees children.

Tell us about a problem

Every entry has a report form. Relayed messages include a report link. Buddy reviews reports and can keep, hide, or remove entries. For immediate danger, contact local emergency services; this directory cannot provide emergency help. Read the visiting guide for a fuller first-visit plan.