Community Standards & Prohibited Conduct

Welcome to Open Heaven Christian Church

At Open Heaven Christian Church, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered environment where believers from around the world can fellowship, encourage one another, study God’s Word, and grow in faith together. We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and Christ-honoring community for all members.

To protect our community, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding abusive behavior toward other members. Any form of harassment, personal attacks, insults, bullying, intimidation, threats, or hateful conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in an immediate and permanent ban from the platform.

If you treat others with kindness, respect, and Christian love, you will never have to worry about being warned or removed from the community.

Community Rules

All members of this community are expected to read, understand, and abide by the rules outlined on this page. Any member who violates these rules may receive one warning or be permanently banned immediately, depending on the severity of the violation.

This platform is a church community dedicated to Christian fellowship, respectful discussion, and spiritual growth. We expect members to conduct themselves in a mature and Christ-honoring manner at all times.

No one is exempt from these rules, regardless of membership status, position, or length of time on the platform. Please take a few moments to carefully review and understand all community guidelines. Failure to follow these rules may result in suspension or permanent removal from the platform.

Be Kind and Respectful

Treat every member with kindness, dignity, and respect.

The following behavior is prohibited:

Personal attacks
Harassment
Bullying
Name-calling
Insults
Mocking others
Intimidation
Discrimination
Hateful or abusive language
Asking others for financial help
Nudity Photos or Photos that promote lust
Trolling

Members who engage in such behavior may be permanently banned without warning.

No Drama, Conflict, or Trolling

This community exists for Christian fellowship, not conflict.

The following are prohibited:

Starting arguments
Creating division
Stirring up conflict
Deliberately provoking others
Trolling
Disruptive behavior
Repeatedly posting inflammatory comments
Any Form of Spamming

Individuals who intentionally disrupt the peace of the community will be removed immediately.

No Fighting Over Doctrine

Members are welcome to discuss biblical beliefs and doctrines respectfully.

However, the following are not allowed:

Hostile theological debates
Personal attacks over doctrine
Condemning or ridiculing other members
Constant arguing
Deliberately provoking disagreements

Share what you believe, listen respectfully, and communicate in the spirit of Christian love.

Keep All Content Appropriate

The following content is strictly prohibited anywhere on the platform, including chat rooms, private messages, profiles, blogs, audio, video, and comments:

Nudity
Sexually explicit material
Sexually suggestive behavior
Obscene content
Profanity
Illegal content
Violent threats
Graphic material
Drug-related content
Content harmful to members

Violation of this rule may result in immediate account termination.

No Asking for Money

For the safety of our members, users may not:

Request money
Solicit donations
Ask for financial assistance
Promote fundraising campaigns
Request gift cards
Request cryptocurrency
Request financial support through private messages

Any account soliciting money from members will be permanently banned.

No Spam or Self-Promotion

The platform is intended for fellowship, not advertising.

The following are prohibited:

Spam messages
Repeated posting of the same content
Unsolicited advertisements
Promotional links
Affiliate marketing
Commercial solicitations
Recruiting members for unrelated organizations or get-rich-quick ideas

Excessive self-promotion may result in account restrictions or removal from the website.

Respect Member Privacy

Protecting member privacy is extremely important.

Do not:

Share another member’s personal information
Ask for phone numbers
Ask for home addresses
Ask for financial information
Ask for sensitive personal details
Record conversations without permission
Screenshot private conversations without consent
Repost content from private discussions

Any attempt to expose or misuse another person’s private information may result in an immediate ban.

Private Message Conduct

The same rules apply to private messages as public conversations.

Harassment, abuse, intimidation, manipulation, unwanted advances, threats, or inappropriate behavior through private messaging will result in permanent removal from the platform.

There are no exceptions to this rule.

Voice and Video Chat Etiquette

To maintain a respectful atmosphere:

Allow one person to speak at a time.
Avoid interrupting others.
Be patient and respectful.
Give everyone an opportunity to participate.
Use the Raise Hand feature when the chat room is crowded, and everyone is trying to speak over each other.

Repeated disruption of voice or video discussions may result in moderation action.

Video Camera Standards

When using video chat:

Dress appropriately.
Present yourself respectfully.
Do not display inappropriate images or surroundings.
Do not engage in inappropriate behavior on camera.
Have the camera focused only on your face; do not show yourself lying on your bed or couch.

For the comfort of all participants, members should appear presentable and respectful while using video features.

Follow Moderator Instructions

Moderators are responsible for maintaining order and safety within the community.

When a moderator addresses an issue, members are expected to cooperate respectfully.

Ignoring moderator instructions, creating repeated disruptions, or attempting to evade moderation may result in disciplinary action.

If you are ever issued a warning citation, that will be the only warning you will receive before an immediate ban from the community is issued.
Once a warning is issued, you will not have access to the site until you have read, acknowledged, and accepted the issued warning. By accepting the warning, you agree to abide by all of the community standards on this page.

Christian Conduct and Community Standards

All members are expected to conduct themselves in a Christ-honoring manner by:

Salvation is only found in Jesus Christ
Speaking with grace, truth, and love.
Encouraging and uplifting others.
Avoiding gossip, strife, and division.
Demonstrating patience, humility, and self-control.
Respecting fellow believers.
Promoting Christian fellowship and ministry.
Supporting a peaceful atmosphere for all users.

Scriptural References:

Acts 4:12
Ephesians 4:29
Ephesians 4:25
James 1:19
James 3:10
Philippians 2:3
1 Peter 2:17
Luke 6:31
1 Thessalonians 5:22

Statement of Faith

Open Heaven Christian Church exists to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Members are expected to respect the foundational beliefs of this platform, including:

Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father.
The Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God.
God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are to be honored and respected.
Christian fellowship and ministry are central to our mission.

Relevant Scriptures:

John 14:6
Romans 10:9
Philippians 2:9-11
John 1:1
John 1:14
Colossians 1:16
2 Timothy 3:16
Matthew 28:19
Matthew 6:33

Strictly Prohibited Conduct (Immediate Ban)

The following actions may result in immediate and permanent removal from the platform:

Harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
Threats or intimidation
Hate speech
Stalking
Trolling
Creating conflict or division
Gossip and slander
Nudity or sexual content
Obscene or offensive material
Spam or scams
Impersonating another person
Creating fake accounts to evade moderation
Asking members for money
Fraudulent activity or asking other members for money
Sharing private information
Recording conversations without consent
Promoting illegal activity
Posting malware, viruses, or harmful links
Antichrist content that intentionally mocks, attacks, or blasphemes God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, or followers of Christ
Creating chat rooms that oppose the mission of promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Deliberately disrupting Christian fellowship
Attempting to recruit members into cults, extremist organizations, or deceptive religious movements

Reporting Violations

If you witness harassment, abuse, inappropriate content, or violations of our Terms of Service:

Visit your profile page.
Click the red “Report User” button.
Include the exact username or nickname of the individual being reported.
Provide details about the violation.

Our moderation team will review the report and take appropriate action.

Thank You

Thank you for helping us maintain a welcoming, respectful, and Christ-centered community. We pray that your time here strengthens your faith, encourages your walk with Christ, and helps you build meaningful fellowship with believers around the world.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14