Links To Christian Internet Dating Services
Why use the Internet?
Many Christian singles in Northern California have difficulty meeting other Christian singles.
- Most churches don't have programs for singles.
- Private Christian clubs can help, but may cost more than you can afford.
- Even if you belong to a singles club or a church group, you may want to expand the pool of singles you meet.
- Non Christian internet services are affordable, but have few local Christian members.
Want to start or try new sites? We can make it easier.
Are you ready to try the internet but aren't sure how? Or have you tried one web site, but want to try another to meet more people? In either case, we can make the process easier. We've looked over a number of programs searching for ones that are: Christian-based, with usable features, and have significant numbers of members in Northern California. We've found a couple of good web sites for you.To start, you can just click on the banners below, but first we suggest that you read the descriptions just below the banners. These web sites offer free tours giving an overview of their services. They also offer some sort of limited or free trial. Check the details, though, since there are limitations on the scope or time of these "'free" or "no risk" offers.
Before using any dating website, please read our suggestions at the bottom of the page. These include tips to make your experience safer and more effective. Keep in mind that we do not operate these sites, nor do we screen the people who use them. We make no promises or guarantees about the success you may have.
Internet Dating Programs:
A Singles Christian Network: (Click the banner above to explore)
This service has over 35,000 personal ads. It is based in the Mid-West but
has local members. Visit their site for many links to other interesting
Christian web sites.
Features include:
- Hundreds of women and men from Northern California
- Free chat rooms
- Low cost of less than $100 a year with lesser amounts for shorter terms
- Free 10 day trial offer
- Newsletter and library of articles for singles
- Prayer forum
eHarmony: (Click the banner above to explore)
Many of you have heard of Dr. Neil Clark Warren. He is a popular author of books for Christian singles. Using his years of experience, he has developed an internet dating service. It is based on the studies of over 5,000 marriages and the characteristics of the spouses. From those he developed a model to predict which combinations of traits and personalities are most likely to produce successful marriages. When you join eHarmony, you fill out a long questionnaire about your preferences, likes, and dislikes. They then match you with people who have the "right" characteristics for you. Once they find a "match", they next help you break-the-ice. They suggest easy questions to ask so you get to know each other better.
Suggestions for using the above programs.
Have fun but use a little caution. We do not operate or control these Web sites, nor do we make promises about your results. Such websites usually do little or no screening. So it is up to you to develop your own screening process to avoid undesirable people. For example, you should invest time discussing values before meeting in person. Follow simple precautions like meeting in a public place and bringing your own car. While most members are decent Christians, some may tell major lies or act in a non-Christian or even dangerous ways. If you interact with such a person, report them to the service. Usually these services can block someone from sending you messages. But if you give a person your phone number or personal e-mail they can still contact you, even if the service deletes them from the program. Always also read the advice and instructions provided by the websites themselves.
Consider using more than one service. This can increase your chances of meeting the right person. While it's important to pray and wait for God's timing, an extra effort can also pay off. Using two or more services will put you in contact with more people. Each service has its own strengths, weaknesses and "personality." You may find that one suits your tastes better than another.
