GIDSlink

GIDSlink is the community app for the GIDS network. With GIDSlink, you can easily stay in touch with other members, find the right expertise more quickly, and ask questions to relevant experts within the network. Key Features

Ask (Expert Matching)
• Start a new Ask and ask your question
• Receive expert suggestions based on your topic
• View profiles of suggested experts
• Manage your Ask conversations and view your history

Chat
• Search for members and start one-on-one conversations
• Send and receive messages
• Overview of active chats
• Support for typing indicators and read receipts (where available)

Profile & Expertise
• View and manage your profile
• Add or edit contact and address information
• Enter church/denomination information and bio
• Add areas of expertise and specialization
• Add (current and previous) positions/roles with organization, title, and time period

Invitations (for network management)
• Invite new members through the app
• Invitation links support onboarding and registration

Settings & User Experience
• Various settings within the app
• Support for dark/light mode (where available)
• Focus on fast navigation, clear error messages, and good blanks

GIDSlink is designed to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing within the GIDS network — from a quick chat to finding the right expert for your question.