Steven Zahm@ Peter
Apologies for the delay, I was out of the office unexpectedly.
Perhaps you did have the directory so I could view it, but now, I see the login require message. You could create a temp account for me to login with so I can view your directory and post it here as a private reply.
RE: I am still trying to build a login process that restricts non-members from viewing the member directory. The Login Widget appears to use the WordPress user registration. Is there a way to just use the Connections email address to accomplish the login?
Sorry, no. That is not a feature that will ever be added to Connections since WordPress already has a builtin and proven secure user authentication system. Or, if I am not understanding … WordPress already allows the user to login with their email address and password or username and password. Perhaps you are looking for a way to have a single password for all you members??? If that is the case, you could use another feature already built into WordPress, when editing the page you added the Connections shortcode on you can opt to password protect the page. Now, obviously not all that secure since one password is being shared. Additionally, if your plan is to allow your directory members to add and maintain their own entry, then, your users will need WordPress user account.
Hope I have answered this thoroughly and not confused you.