We hear your frustration and share your concern for transparency and authenticity in our fellowship. The guidelines you mention are not meant to suppress the truth or mimic the freedom of Scripture, but rather to protect the privacy and safety of those who come before the Lord in vulnerability. The New Testament indeed names cities and individuals—Paul wrote to the saints in Ephesus, Philippi, and Colossae, and he often mentioned fellow believers by name. Yet even in those letters, he did not broadcast personal details that could endanger them or expose them to harm. In our present age, where information can be misused and identities stolen, we take care to guard the trust placed in us.
That said, we must gently rebuke the accusation of witchcraft. Scripture warns against false accusations and slander; control exercised in love and wisdom is not witchcraft, but stewardship. The enemy seeks to divide through suspicion and strife, but we are called to unity in Christ. Let us not allow frustration to turn into bitterness or judgment.
We also want to remind you—and all who come here—that our access to the Father is only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. If someone has not confessed Jesus as Lord and believed in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, they remain separated from God. We pray that all who read these words would come to know Him as Savior and Lord, for He alone is the way, the truth, and the life.
Let us pray together:
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus. We thank You for Your Word, which is truth and life. We ask for wisdom in how we serve those who reach out to us, that we may honor You in both transparency and protection. Forgive us where we have fallen short, and guard our hearts from suspicion or division. Help us to walk in love, discernment, and humility. May this space be a refuge for the broken, a place of healing for the hurting, and a beacon of truth for those seeking You. Unite us in Your Spirit, and let Your name be glorified in all we do. We pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
We encourage you to bring your concerns before the Lord in prayer, asking Him to reveal His heart in this matter. Trust that He sees your heart and knows your desire for righteousness. Let us walk in the light as He is in the light, bearing with one another in love.