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Christian Dating Coach
Christian dating coach help means a coach who brings your faith into dating advice: goals, boundaries, pace and who to date. Published prices we found run from $90 for 30 minutes to $30,000 for four months.
Key takeaways
- Heart of Dating lists one-on-one coaching at $90 to $100 for 30 minutes and $180 to $200 for an hour (Heart of Dating, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- Jackie Dorman's coaching team lists $125 for one session or $350 for three (Jackie Dorman).
- Michelle Joiner's one-on-one mentorship for Christian women is $30,000 for four months (The Christian Dating Coach).
- Heart of Dating's School of Dating is $1,697 paid in full, and its page says no refunds are available (School of Dating).
- IYKYK Dating runs Christian speed dating events and says it's in 30+ US cities (IYKYK Dating).
- The Christian Singles Hub holds all its coaching sessions on Zoom, so you don't need a coach in your city (Christian Singles Hub).
What does a Christian dating coach do?
A dating coach helps you set goals, spot your patterns and actually follow through. A Christian dating coach does that with your faith in the room. That can mean prayer, Bible-based values, how to date with marriage in mind, and how fast to move physically.
Heart of Dating, for example, says its coaches give “biblical, thoughtful, and practical advice” Heart of Dating · checked Oct 15, 2026. Michelle Joiner’s mentorship is pitched “for the single, Christian woman resolved to marry well” The Christian Dating Coach · checked Oct 15, 2026.
A coach doesn’t find dates for you. That’s a matchmaker’s job, covered below.
Christian dating coaches we checked
We checked every coach’s own site on Oct 15, 2026. “Not published” means we couldn’t find a price on the coach’s own pages.
| Coach or program | What they offer | Published price | Refund terms on the page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Dating | One-on-one coaching with three listed coaches | $90 to $100 for 30 min, $180 to $200 for 1 hour, bundles $400 to $450 | Not stated |
| Heart of Dating School of Dating | Group program with classes and office hours (2026 enrollment closed) | $1,697 in full, or 3 × $622, or 6 × $339 | “No refunds available” |
| Jackie Dorman | A team of coaches; Jackie Dorman is described as a relationship coach and matchmaker who lives in Austin | $125 for 1 session, $350 for 3 | Not stated on this page |
| The Christian Dating Coach (Michelle Joiner) | Four-month one-on-one mentorship for Christian women | $30,000 | Not stated |
| The Christian Singles Hub | Private one-on-one coaching on Zoom | In a downloadable PDF, not on the page | Not stated for coaching |
| Monica Marie Braun | Coaching, matchmaking and speed dating for Catholic singles | Not published | Not stated |
| IYKYK Dating | Christian speed dating events in 30+ US cities | Not published | Not stated |
We didn’t include coaches whose own site we couldn’t load.
How much does a Christian dating coach cost?
From the table: one session runs about $90 to $200. Packages of a few sessions run $350 to $450. A group program is $1,697. A four-month private mentorship is $30,000. That last one is not a typo The Christian Dating Coach · checked Oct 15, 2026.
The dating coach cost guide covers what you get at each price level. Before you pay for anything big, pay for one session first. You’ll learn more in an hour than from a sales page.
And read the refund line. Heart of Dating’s School of Dating page says “there are no refunds available” School of Dating · checked Oct 15, 2026. That’s allowed, but you want to know it before you pay $1,697.
What should you ask a faith-based coach?
These questions tell you whether a coach’s faith and yours fit. Ask them on the free call, if there is one.
| Ask this | Why it matters | A good answer sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| What does faith look like in your sessions? | Some pray with you, some just share values | A clear description, not “it’s all in there” |
| Do you work with my denomination? | Some coaches are Catholic, some evangelical, some mixed | An honest yes, no, or “here’s how I handle it” |
| Do you have rules about physical boundaries? | Some programs set them for you | They help you set yours, and explain their view |
| What if I’m divorced? | Views on remarriage differ a lot | Kind, specific, no shame |
| Are you trained or licensed in anything? | Coaching isn’t licensed | A straight answer, even if it’s “no” |
| What’s your refund policy? | Several programs say no refunds | Written down before you pay |
| What will we do in the first three sessions? | Tells you if there’s a plan | A real plan, not “we’ll see where God leads” |
For the non-faith side, use the printable questions to ask a dating coach checklist.
Christian matchmaker or coach?
A coach helps you get better at dating. A Christian matchmaker finds people for you to date, from a pool of Christian singles. One is a teacher. The other is a search service.
- Pick a coach if you get dates but they go nowhere, or you keep picking the same kind of person.
- Pick a matchmaker if you can’t meet anyone who shares your faith, or you don’t have time to look.
The prices are very different. Most of the Christian matchmaker prices we found are in the tens of thousands. See Christian professional matchmaker for that list, and matchmaker vs dating coach for the full comparison.
What are the red flags?
Faith doesn’t make anyone more or less honest about money. Watch for:
- No price until the end of a long call. You should know the cost before you share your story.
- Pressure to decide today. A “today only” price is a sales tactic.
- No refunds and no plan. No refunds can be fine. No refunds and no clear plan is a lot to ask.
- Spiritual pressure about the money. Your faith is not a reason to buy a package.
- Rules that feel like games. Coaching should help you be more honest, not more strategic.
- Counseling claims without a license. If you need therapy, see dating coach vs therapist.
For a longer list, read are dating coaches scams.
Does your coach need to be a Christian?
Not always. A good coach who respects your values can help a lot. But if your faith shapes who you’ll date and how, a coach who shares it starts from the same place you do.
Where to start this week
- Pick two coaches from the table, or from the dating coach near me guide.
- Book the free or cheapest first call with each.
- Ask the faith questions above. Notice how you feel after.
Most of these coaches work online. If location doesn’t matter to you, the dating coach online guide explains how video coaching works. If you’d like help choosing, book a free consultation.
Questions people ask
Is a Christian dating coach different from a regular dating coach?
The basics are the same: goals, accountability and feedback. A Christian coach also brings faith into it, like prayer, Bible-based values and how fast to move physically.
Christian matchmaker or coach: which do I need?
A coach improves how you date, and a matchmaker finds the dates for you. If you get plenty of dates but they go nowhere, start with a coach. If you can't meet anyone who shares your faith, look at a matchmaker.
Do I have to be a Christian to work with a Christian dating coach?
It depends on the coach. Heart of Dating says its School of Dating is not for Christians only. The Christian Singles Hub says you won't be the best fit for its matchmaking if you aren't a Christian.
How much does a Christian dating coach cost?
The published prices we found run from $90 for a 30-minute session to $30,000 for a four-month mentorship. Most single sessions we saw were $90 to $200.
Can a Christian dating coach help after divorce?
Many do. The Christian Singles Hub says it works with Christian singles of all backgrounds, including people who are divorced or widowed. Ask about it on your first call.
Is online coaching as good as in person?
It can be. Some Christian coaches we checked work over Zoom or phone, so your city matters less than fit.
Is a Christian dating coach a counselor?
No. None of the coaches we checked claimed a counseling license. If you're dealing with grief, trauma or depression, start with a licensed therapist or your pastor.