When you have registered for the site you will be able to log in and set up your profile.  You can then search for other CFF members.  When you are logged in you can see a whole lot more than non members are able to see.
Please be honest in writing your profile, as we are sure you will realise, if you are not, you will be found out.

Examples only:
	Username: Sunflower     Name: Flower.     Age: 28     Marital Status: Single (never been married). Gender: Female     Looking for: Male  Here for:  Friends, Dating, Relationship Region: Canterbury    Nationality/Ethnic Group: NZ/European Church Denomination: Baptist    Christian Faith: It is my life Church Involvement: Involved in church activities About me:  I love my job as a teacher.  I enjoy singing and am part of the church worship team.  I also enjoy crafts, theatre, travel, animals and chocolate (not necessarily in that order!) I enjoy a good laugh.   I'm warm, friendly, creative, enjoy socialising and like to think I’m caring - after all I love my cat! I hope to find someone interesting who enjoys laughter and is good with communication. Send a message      Send a wink
	Username: Bobthebuilder     Name: Bob.     Age: 52     Marital Status: Divorced.   Gender: Male     Looking for: Female  Here for:  Friends, Relationship Region: Auckland    Nationality/Ethnic Group: NZ/Dutch Church Denomination: Anglican   Christian Faith: It has a place Church Involvement: Attend regularly About me: I enjoy helping others with practical projects and work as a builder. I am Interested in reading, gardening, travel, walking and classic cars.  Friends tell me I am warm, cheerful, loyal and a good listener.  I hope to meet someone with varied interests who is understanding and friendly. Send a message      Send a wink

Contact anyone you would like to offer friendship by sending an email message (anonymous) or maybe break the ice by sending a wink.

MEMBERSHIP
At present membership is free until 31st August 2010 as we grow our site and add value to being a member with us.
Free membership covers:

• Acess to search profiles of all men and women members.
• Registration fee, with your profile included
• Social Group programme (where applicable)

NB. At the moment all of the social groups are 'on hold' until new people volunteer to co-ordinate some activities.  The Christchurch group had been the most active until the co-ordinator met someone special in the group, got married and sailed off into the sunset!  There are still occasional group activities in the Christchurch area for CFF members.

HISTORY
CFF started in the UK where many social activities and holiday tours offer Christian friendship for single Christians.  A couple who met through CFF(UK) started CFF in New Zealand in 1983.  We joined CFF after finding it difficult to meet other Christian singles in our churches.

RESTRICTIONS
As a guideline it is recommended that separated people wait at least 12 months after their separation before joining CFF.  It is important that those who are divorced, widowed or separated have worked through any issues involved.  Membership of CFF(NZ) is restricted to Christian Singles within New Zealand.

CFF RULES AND PRINCIPLES

The success of CFF(NZ) is based on some established rules and principles.  We look forward to helping you widen your circle of Christian friends.

Messages from other CFF members must be acknowledged even if you do not want to begin a contact.  e.g. "Thanks for your message, I hope you make some good friends through CFF.  I prefer at this stage not to keep in touch."  A negative reply is better than no reply at all!
Always be courteous and kind, especially if you decide to end contact.  Jesus said; "This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you" (John 15:12).  As Christians may we practice this in our relationships, especially with other CFF friends.
In the event of any undesirable behaviour please report to us immediately.  Email us at   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
If you feel uncomfortable with approaches from another member or wish to make a complaint (or accolade) please email us and suppy us with as much information as you can about the incident.
If you have any problem with any aspect of CFF please let us know - not everyone else!   Please be specific if you have any complaints.  Again please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Be cautious in all your initial dealings with other members.  It is always best to meet on neutral ground for the first time.

If you have an idea that may help enhance our site, please let us know. We can not guarantee how it will be actioned, but we will get back to you.

HINTS FOR MAKING CONTACT

Keep it simple.  It is really an offer of friendship. It is not wise to spill your heart on a first contact.
Seek friendships also beyond your region. Members can limit themselves if they are not prepared to go outside their area.  Norma was in Auckland and David in Hamilton when we first made contact.
Do not be discouraged if your hopes are unfulfilled.  Persevere and reach out in another direction. Be realistic in your expectations - do not expect everyone to be super-spiritual, stunningly beautiful/handsome or fabulously rich and successful. Be prepared to be a friend to someone. (We were members for some time - David 15 months and Norma over two years before we even made contact). Be patient, keep contacting members and pray that God’s will may be done in your life.  Perseverance often pays off in the end.

All information is accepted in good faith as being true, but it is not possible to guarantee personal integrity.  So step cautiously, always ensuring that your prospective friends are all they claim to be. Make sure too that you are worthy of their friendship. Balance trust with discretion until gradually you come to know one another really well.