Why We're Building This
A directory built for and by the local Christian community — because the businesses your church family already trusts deserve to be easy to find.
Lamplight Connect started with a simple conviction: when Christians choose to support one another through business, it strengthens families, builds stronger neighborhoods, and honors the values we hold dear. But finding those trustworthy, faith-aligned businesses isn't easy — a reliable contractor who shares your principles, a caterer who understands your traditions, they're out there, quietly serving their communities, often hidden in the crowd.
That's the gap Lamplight Connect fills — starting right here in Evansville, IN, a trusted space where verified Christian businesses can shine, where customers can discover them with confidence.
That's the mission: meaningful connections that take root and grow.
What We Believe In
Excellence
Every detail matters because we are building something to build others up. That's how we honor God. Our work is an act of worship.
Creativity
There are always better ways to serve. We stay curious, experiment with new ideas, and listen to what the community needs. Innovation happens when we're willing to try.
Generosity
We approach our work as givers, not takers. Every hour we invest is for ministering to the community that shapes and supports us. Generosity creates more generosity.
What We Offer Today
- Clean, detailed listings with up-to-date information
- A dedicated page for every business
- Simple tools so owners can update their info anytime
What's Coming Next
- Richer profiles with photos, maps, and reviews
- A feed for business updates and special offers
- Better search and insights for owners
- Growth into new cities, one community at a time
We Need Your Help
Here's the honest truth: this only works if people use it and talk about it. We're not backed by investors, and we don't have a marketing budget. What we have is you — and a belief that word of mouth still means something.
Three ways to make a difference:
- Support the Mission if you're able and feel called to
- Share the directory with a friend who's looking for a contractor, a caterer, anyone
- Spread the word in your church, your small group, your neighborhood Facebook page
One share can connect a family to the right business. One conversation can change someone's week.
How We Sustain This
Today, Lamplight Connect is completely free for everyone — browsers and business owners alike. As our community grows, we'll introduce optional premium features for businesses who want to stand out even more, like enhanced profiles, priority placement, or detailed analytics.
But the core directory will always remain free to use and free to join. We're committed to building something that lasts, serving our faith community for generations, not just until the funding runs dry.
To be clear about how this works: we're an independent, for-profit venture, not a nonprofit. We keep the core free through those optional premium features, partnerships with businesses that share our values, and donations from people who believe in what we're building. Donations aren't tax-deductible; they're simply a way to support the work.
Feel called to help it grow? Support the Mission.
Just want to be first in line? Save My Spot when we launch in your area.
Own a Christian business? List Your Business and get discovered by neighbors who share your values.
Thank you for believing in this with us. Thank you for supporting your neighbors.