Directory
The Directory gives members quick access to contact information for others in your church. Find families, get phone numbers, send emails, and get driving directions—all from one place.
Be sure to check our Reference Directories for sharing information about others.
Who Appears in the Directory
Member Directory
The main directory shows members only. Membership is determined by a user's role:
Each role in Lightpost has a "membership level" setting
Users with roles set to "Indicate Membership" appear in the directory
Users with "Visitor" or "Non-member" roles do not appear
For more information on configuring roles and membership levels, see the Roles & Permissions Guide.
Reference Directories
In addition to the main member directory, your church can create reference directories for specific groups. These are useful for:
Former Members
Volunteer groups
Reference directories can include people who are not in the main member directory, making them flexible for special use cases.
People being in a Reference Directory does not mean they are able to login to your Lightpost account.
When reference directories exist, you'll see tabs at the top of the directory to switch between them.
Finding People
Search
Use the search bar to find people by:
Name — First name, last name, or preferred name
Email address — Full or partial email
Phone number — Any format
Address — Street, city, or zip code
Search looks across the entire family, so searching for a child's name will find their family.
Browsing
The directory is organized alphabetically by last name. Use pagination to browse through all entries.
Directory Views
List View (Default)
Shows families in a card layout with:
Family last name
Head of household name (and spouse, depending on settings)
Children's names
Family photo thumbnail (if available)
Click any card to view the full family details.
Photo Directory
Some churches also enable a photo-only view that displays a grid of family photos for quick visual browsing.
Family Detail Page
Clicking a family opens their full contact information:
Family Members
Lists each person in the household with:
Name and family role (child, etc.)
Baptism status (if enabled by your church)
Birthday (never shows the birth year — only shows if enabled by your church)
Baptism birthday (if enabled by your church)
Click any family member to expand their details and download their vCard.
Membership Information
Depending on your church's settings, you may see:
Member since — Year the family joined
Wedding anniversary — Marriage date (if enabled)
Addresses
View all addresses for the family, including:
Address type (Home, Work, etc.)
Full formatted address
Map thumbnail preview
Directions button — Opens Google Maps with driving directions
Mailing-only addresses are labeled and don't show the directions option.
Phone Numbers
Lists all phone numbers for family members:
Owner's name (or "Family" for shared numbers)
Phone number (tap to call)
Phone type (Mobile, Home, Work, etc.)
One-tap calling: Tap any phone number to start a call directly from your device.
Email Addresses
Lists all email addresses for family members:
Owner's name (or "Family" for shared emails)
Email address (tap to compose)
Email type label
One-tap email: Tap any email to open your email app with that address.
Quick Actions
Call
Tap any phone number to immediately start a call. On mobile devices, this opens your phone app. On desktop, it may open your default calling application.
Text
On mobile devices, long-press a phone number to access messaging options, or use your device's standard text/SMS app with the displayed number.
Get Directions
Tap the Directions button next to any address to open Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions from your current location.
Download vCard
Each family member has a vCard download button. Tap it to save their contact information directly to your phone's contacts app.
Privacy & Visibility
What Others Can See
Members can only view contact information that has been:
Entered into the system by church staff
Added or updated by individual members (is enabled for your account)
Not marked as hidden by the individual
Hidden Information
Users can request to have specific contact details hidden from the directory:
Individual phone numbers
Individual email addresses
Addresses
Hidden items appear in the admin panel but not in the member-facing directory.
Deceased Members
Members marked as deceased are automatically excluded from the directory but their historical data is preserved in the admin system.
Display Settings
Your church administrator can customize what appears in the directory:
Show directory by user
Lists individuals instead of families
Show spouse in family name
Displays "John & Jane Smith" instead of just "John Smith"
Show member since
Displays membership year on family pages
Show wedding anniversary
Displays marriage date on family pages
Show birthdays
Displays birthday for each family member — birth year is never shown
Show baptism birthdays
Displays baptism date for each family member
Hide baptism status
Hides baptized/not baptized indicator
Mobile App
The directory is fully functional in the Lightpost mobile app with the same features:
Search by name, email, phone, or address
Browse families alphabetically
View full family details
One-tap calling and texting
One-tap directions via maps app
Download vCards to your contacts
The mobile app provides native integration with your device's phone, messaging, maps, and contacts apps for seamless communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find someone in the directory? They may not have a "Member" role, may have been marked as a visitor, or may have requested their information be hidden.
Why is someone's phone number or email missing? That contact information may be marked as hidden, or it simply hasn't been entered into the system yet.
Can I update my own information? Yes, if your congregation has enabled the ability for members to edit their information. Otherwise, you can always contact your church administrator or leadership to update your contact details in the directory.
How do I get added to a reference directory? Reference directories are managed by administrators. Contact your church office to be added to a specific directory.
Is my information visible to everyone? Only logged-in members can view the directory. Your information is not publicly accessible on the internet.
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