Site Purpose
The purpose of the TruthDirectory website is to provide a resource for Christians traveling in unfamiliar areas to find sound congregations. There already exist several directories for congregations who have a “church of Christ” sign on their building without regard to what they might teach or practice. That is not the purpose of this site. Due to the myriad of facts contained and the frequency of changes in addresses, phone numbers, and service times keeping any directory up to date is almost impossible. We are dependent on you, our readers, to ensure your congregation’s information is as up-to-date as possible.
About This Site
The prior version of this website was based on a MS Access database. This website required that data be migrated into MySQL. I have done my very best to ensure that every piece of information made it to the new site and will display in the best format. Despite all that, I am sure I have missed some pieces of information or made errors in how the information is presented. Please accept my apologies if your information is not correct and notify us so that your listing displays the most up-to-date information.
Which Congregations are listed here?
This is a listing of many non-institutional churches of Christ throughout the World. Our intent is to list only congregations that would describe themselves as “conservative and non-institutional”. In short, congregations which do not support human institutions such as:
- Use of Church Treasury to build “Life Centers”, “Fellowship Halls”, etc.
- Orphans Homes
- Missionary Societies (where churches send money to a central
sponsoring church – which then distributes money to preachers). - Use of Musical Instruments in Worship
For more information on the definition of these terms see: Collection of Articles on Institutionalism
What is Different?
There are already several good directories out there and there would not be much point in simply duplicating their efforts. One of the things this site offers which I have not seen anywhere else to this point is a map showing the location of every known congregation within a specific geographical area such as a state. I consider this handy because if you are traveling and find yourself unable to reach your desired location in time for services, you now have a map showing you all the congregations which are in that area.
I find it encouraging to look at this map of the eastern United States and see all the representations of assemblies of the Lord’s people. You will notice the density of some of those locations in the states like Alabama, Kentucky, in my home state of Texas. Our faith has never been one that should be dependent upon needing to be in a majority to feel right. However, it is only human nature to feel encouraged in knowing there are others who want to work and worship God as we do.