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Online Dating Helps

From Julie:

Everywhere I turn, people tell me they wish they could find quality Christian dating sites. Below are some tips you might want to consider when looking for a decent site.

 

·         Do they display a statement of faith?

·         Do they have strict usage guidelines?

·         Is there a fee to use the service?

·         Do they have negative reviews on Google?

·         How many users do they currently have?

 

Following is a review of Christian dating sites that seem reputable. When in doubt, always check them out for yourself by doing a Google review search.

 

Most Faith-Based from Appearances

 

SinglesofFaith.com

Tagline: Meet (the person God has for you to meet), Become (the person God has for you to become), Serve (the people God has for you to serve)

Statement of faith? Yes—looks very spiritually inclined and has may spiritual growth articles and such for singles.

Usage guidelines? None found.

Fee? Yes, but you have to sign in to find out how much it costs.

Current Users? 100,000

 

ChristianSingles.com

Tagline: “We believe in committed Christian single relationships leading to marriage.”

Statement of faith? Yes. Appears to be very spiritually inclined.

Usage guidelines? Yes (quite strict).

Fee? Economy $27 for 3 months, VIP $54 for a year (different services for different levels)

Current Users? Doesn’t say.

 

FREE

 

Fusion101.com

Statement of faith? No

Usage guidelines? Yes

Fee? FREE!

Current Users? 110,000 (worldwide)

 

CMatch.com

Tagline: Connecting Christians Worldwide

Statement of faith? Sort of (on the homepage)

Usage guidelines? Yes

Fee? FREE!

Current Users? 1,800

 

ChristianDatingforFree.com

Statement of faith? No

Usage guidelines? Yes

Fee? FREE!

Current Users? Doesn’t say.

 

EquallyMatched.com

Tagline: Bringing Christian Singles Together

Statement of faith?

Usage guidelines? Yes

Fee? FREE!

Current Users? Doesn’t say.

 

Other Popular Sites

 

ChristianCafé.com

Tagline: All Christian. All single.

Statement of faith? No.

Usage guidelines? No.

Fee? Free trial. After that, fairly expensive at $34.95 per month (prices go down the longer you join)

Current Users? 150,000

 

Single Christian Network (SingleC.com)

Tagline: Where Christian Singles Meet

Statement of faith? No.

Usage guidelines? No.

Fee? Free 10-day trial (You have to join to find out how much it costs after that).

Current Users? 75,000+

 

Here are a few sites to avoid, primarily for lack of Christian values or ownership:

·         ChristianMingle.com

·         Relationships.com

·         eHarmony

·         Christian Singles Connection

·         Big Church

·         Christian Connection Matchmaker

 

I hope this information is helpful in your search for Mr. or Ms. Right! Remember to put this together with my last post, and date responsibly. And don’t forget to take your vitamins (“Yes, Mom!”).

 

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Comments on this post

# RE: Online Dating Helps

Are there any Christian websites for friendships with people of the same gender/pluntoic freindships?
Left by Trisha on Apr 17, 2009 12:42 PM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

How honest,or transparent,should one be about their past when meeting someone new?
Several years ago I became involved with a Caucasian man who beat me up after finding out that I had once been involved with an African-American man(I am Caucasian).
Left by Ruth Hoedebeck on Apr 18, 2009 1:27 AM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

Trisha, I do not know about this. I suppose Facebook would be a good place for that (I have a lot of platonic friends I connect with there). THey have groups and causes you can join as well.

Happy surfing!

Julie
Left by Julie Ferwerda on Apr 22, 2009 6:47 PM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

Ruth Hoedebeck! Wow I am sorry to hear about the abuse that endured that is horrible! I want to try to answer your question: "How honest should be about your past? First off I know that you should always be HONEST! AlWAYS! I refrain from even telling white lies, because a lie is a lie. I strive to be honest! We should all strive to be honest!! Now I think a better question would be: How open should one be? In dating since you want someone who you can relate to you should ask questions that helps to find out about the person lets use your situation: since you have already prev. dated outside of your race, you could ask your date "have you dated someone outside of your race before or would you date someone outside of your race?" The guy will either say yes or no, if he says no! then you ask why not, and his answer will reveal any racism or bigotry he may have or not have! Also anyone who is a bigot usually have anger issues and people who can not control their anger are usually violent!
Left by Taniere on Apr 26, 2009 10:52 PM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

Is it really scriptural for Christians to date at all (gosh) especially on line? Is this making provisions for yourself or really faith at work. Then you have some of the sites that have fees attached. I guess it's cheaper than traveling to different conferences all over the country meeting people. But that's fellowshiping isn't it? I have thought about this many times and still haven't been comfortable with online dating. It's like I would be advertising aor marketing myself. I know God will present me to someone. Women aren't suppose to be the aggressor or pursuer in male/female relationships. Wow, look at the startling testimony of the lady who was beaten just because she previously dated outside her race. Well that certainly wasn't of God; not Christian character. Is it a sin to date outside your race? We know it's definitely wrong to beat up someone. I certainly have to agree that person has serious anger issues and should seek immediate help. Modern technology has its place!
Left by Celestine on Apr 29, 2009 1:10 PM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

Hi Julie, Lee and fellow online singles!! I don't usually comment, but I had to weigh in on this one. I am 44 years old going on 45 this year, never been married. I am self employed so most of my energy is spent trying to grow my business. Any who I have felt the desire, created in my heart, to get married. So I created a profile on two dating sites, one Christian one secular, but stating my born again Christian status. As I began to receive "matches" I had to check myself before I wrecked myself. I found my car online, I found my house online and I find a TON of business opportunities online. How could I be so casual as to think I could find my husband online? Of all of the things mentioned a husband would be the most life changing event ever!! I have decided to continue to petition Jesus by prayer and fasting that he send my husband. Who knows I might get the "nudge" in my spirit to check my "matches" further on down the line, but for now I wait to hear from God.
Left by oneslimone on May 01, 2009 2:10 PM

# RE: Online Dating Helps

I don't believe one is "so casual" to not chose on-line dating. You never be as intimate with your car, house or business oppotunities as you will be with your God given mate. We should now trying to justify desparation and ignorance. Proverbs 3:5-6 is a good place to start. Again modern technology has its place. I don't have to make myself accessible to everyone. I believe that's what the internet does. I'm just suppose to fit one rib it it's God's will for me to marry. I'm certainly don't agreeing with crossing lines into the secular arena. Some people go through marriage counseling and still don't make it through the marriage. We should desire marriage because it's God plan for you and then it shouldn't be based on loneliness, security, companionship,sex and a mulitude of other carnal desires. What is God saying to you about marriage. If it's to be so you don't have to conjure anything up. Delayed doesn't mean denied. Don' let the wait kill you.
Left by Celestine on May 07, 2009 3:13 PM