Christian-specific dating websites offer people a way to explore the world of single Christians without leaving home. Whether you're looking to meet and have fun with someone who shares similar values, or looking for a more serious commitment, a Christian dating website may help you make a connection.
Five Christian Dating Sites
Many dating websites offer similar features for about the same cost. Christian-specific dating websites are no exception. Before taking the leap into the world of online dating, compare dating sites and choose the one that best fits your needs.
Christian Mingle
Christian Mingle touts itself as the biggest Christian-specific dating website available. Members of Christian Mingle can look forward to a plethora of features:
- Monthly in-person events
- Chat rooms, instant messaging, and message boards
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Relevant information such as dating tips and the Bible verse of the day
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Readiness IQ Test to help you determine if you are ready to start a relationship
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Filters based on religious views
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Secret Admirer function that notifies members you are interested in them
Paid Subscriptions
While the website does offer users the option to create a free profile, it is limited to posting a personal profile with photos and searching members for an unlimited amount of time. To contact potential dates on the site, you must have a paid membership. 10 Best Online offers a look at the membership fees for Christian Mingle.
- 1 month membership - $29.99
- 3 month membership - $18.99 per month
- 6 month membership - $13.99 per month
No matter the plan you choose you will be billed all at once, not monthly. All memberships are also automatically enrolled in an auto pay program which you will need to turn off if you don't want to keep your membership indefinitely. Christian Mingle is for heterosexual Christians, has more female than male members, and averages members over age 35 according to 10 Best Online.
Creating a Profile
When creating your profile, you will start with an open-ended introduction then answer questions about your appearance and lifestyle. There are also optional essay questions you can complete to give the best representation of who you are. In order for the site to recommend matches, you will need to take the Color Code Personality Test and the COMPASS Matching Test which give insight into your personality.
Reviews
Christian Mingle is easy to use and regularly receives positive reviews. They boast myriad success stories. Website Single Roots says, "Christian Mingle recommends matches to you each day, but they also give you access to their entire database so you can make your own choices."
Christian Cupid
With over 30 niche dating websites, parent company Cupid media operates Christian Cupid for those seeking to find love in the Christian community. Christian Cupid calls itself a matchmaking website with over 60,000 members. There are many factors that differentiate this site from others of the same type:
- The site connects Christians locally and internationally.
- Their free membership trial offers contact services so you can contact potential matches.
- Christian Cupid rovides a personal inbox for members to increase safety.
Features
Since the site offers the opportunity to contact paying members, even if you are only using a free membership, Christian Cupid is great for those on a budget. The paid fees are similar to other sites with two levels - gold and platinum. Christian Cupid features a wide variety of unique functions.
- Voice and camera chat
- Create 'favorite' and 'interest' lists
- Make a 'block' list of people you don't want to hear from
- Translation tools
- Ability to leave yourself notes on another person's profile
- Ability to search for a variety of criteria such as marital status, education level, denomination, and language spoken
Setting Up Your Profile
Your profile consists of standard information such as description of appearance, religious affiliations, and location. Christian Cupid uses your basic profile information to find similar members to match you with. When you upgrade to the Gold Membership, you have the option of adding a personality profile to provide more in-depth information about your true self. With the Platinum Membership you can add any other significant information about yourself.
Reviews
The international appeal of this website is apparent as client John points out, "We were 6,000 miles from each other and we found our soul mate with God's direction and blessing."
Christian Connection
Christian Connection is a dating site based out of the UK. Although they are headquartered in London, this company hosts communities in a number of countries including the U.S. and Canada. There are two major factors that set Christian Connection apart from the rest. Unlike most dating sites, Christian Connection offers an extensive amount of information about the company on their website. This site is also unique in that it offers a free, three-day trial membership with full access to the website, no limitations. A full membership costs $18 per month and you can expect several great features including:
- Unlimited messaging
- 'Wave' feature to let others know you are interested
- Ability to reply via email
- Highest priority in customer support
- Ability to make your viewing habits private
- Create lists of blocked members or favorites
- Access to information about live events hosted by Christian Connection and other Christian organizations
- Discounted tickets for live events
Safety is a major concern for Christian Connection. Among other requirements for online safety, they have a dedicated complaint department and check every profile uploaded to the site.
Setting Up a Profile
The detailed profile information including personal and religious information along with the ability to upload multiple pictures helps singles learn more about each other at a glance. Christian Connection makes recommendations on matches for you based on your likes. You can also use the search option to find matches on your own. Member Ruth suggests, "Step out of your comfort zone and wave at someone you like the look of, or better still reply to someone who waves at you, you never know, it could be the beginning of your happily ever after just as it has been for my husband and me."
Reviews
The website is fairly easy to navigate as the technology used isn't complex. A few major downfalls of this site according to No1reviews.com include:
- No chat rooms
- Limited search criteria
- Low number of members
Big Church
Big Church seeks to pair up people of the same faith in friendship or love. This site has over 100,000 members and is owned by FriendFinder Networks, which has been in the business of online social networking since 1996. Both of these factors give this site a great amount of credibility.
Membership
The Standard Membership, which is free, includes:
- Use of chat features
- Instant messaging
- Ability to browse members
- Access to interactive magazine
The Silver and Gold Memberships are offered at just under $20 and $23 per month respectively and includes several additional features.
Setting Up a Profile
The step-by-step profile creation questions make this site very easy to use. You will be asked for basic information like appearance, education, occupation, and what type of person you seek. You can also create a bio if you would like. After completing your profile, the site offers you the chance to complete a personality questionnaire and take a survey on preferences.
Big Church is available in several different languages and offers services like a personality test and ability to keep a 'hotlist' of your favorite people.
Review
Many members note that they met their significant others through the website, often with only the standard membership. One member notes that the ease of communication helps facilitate the opportunity to meet new people.
Finding the One
If Christian faith is a priority in your dating life, dating websites designed specifically for Christians can be a great place to look for a mate. For the best online dating experience, do your research and choose the site right for your needs.
