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Christian Professional Matchmaker
Christian professional matchmaker services search for Christian singles who fit your faith and goals, then introduce you. Published prices we found start around $20,000, so ask how they screen for faith before you pay.
Key takeaways
- 1TrueMatch says its packages begin around $20,000 and range up to $75,000, depending on the search (1TrueMatch, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- Selective Search says a retained search typically ranges from $50,000 to $500,000 and that it considers denomination (Selective Search).
- LUMA lists proactive matchmaking at $20,000 to $250,000 or more, firm-wide (LUMA).
- VIDA Select lists monthly packages from $1,695 and a $6,000 90-day package on its own ranked list of Christian matchmakers (VIDA Select).
- The Christian Singles Hub's matchmaking page says ‘No refunds. No exceptions.’ (Christian Singles Hub).
- 1TrueMatch and Selective Search both let you join their pool as a free candidate (1TrueMatch, Selective Search).
Christian matchmaking services we checked
Every row comes from the provider’s own site, checked Oct 15, 2026. No price in a row means the company doesn’t publish one. Where a price covers the whole firm, not only its Christian service, we say so.
| Refund policy | Who it suits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TrueMatch | Matchmaker | Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida; works with clients wherever they are | About $20,000 to $75,000, depending on the scope of the search (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated on the cost or FAQ pages; full searches can be frozen up to 90 days | Christians who want a Christian-only firm and can pay five figures |
| Selective Search | Matchmaker | Headquartered in Chicago | $50,000 to $500,000 for a typical retained search (firm-wide) (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated; contracts run 6 to 12 months for a set number of introductions | Very large budgets; faith is weighed with denomination, values and personality |
| LUMA Luxury Matchmaking (Christian page) | Matchmaker | United States and Canada | $20,000 to $250,000 or more for proactive matchmaking (firm-wide) (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated on these pages | People who want a national firm that pre-screens its database for faith |
| The Christian Singles Hub | Coach + matchmaker | Mainly the US and Canada | Not published | No refunds, no exceptions (its own words) | Christians 18+ who want a matchmaker that works mainly with Christians |
| VIDA Select (Christian page) | Service | Not stated on this page | From $1,695 a month; $6,000 for a 90-Day Match Guarantee package (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | No refund policy stated; the 90-day package continues the search if 5+ approved matches aren't met | People who want month-to-month instead of a big upfront fee |
| Monica Marie Braun | Coach + matchmaker | In-person and virtual events; base city not stated | Not published | Not stated | Catholic singles who want coaching, matchmaking and speed dating together |
One note on VIDA Select: the page we used is VIDA’s own ranked list of Christian matchmakers, and it ranks VIDA first. We only took VIDA’s own prices from it.
To compare faith-based firms with everyone else, start at matchmaking services near me.
What does a Christian professional matchmaker do?
The same job as any professional matchmaker: an intake interview, a search, screening, then introductions you say yes or no to. The difference is that faith is a filter from the start.
Some firms only work with Christians. 1TrueMatch says it works “exclusively for single, christian, eligible men and women” and that every candidate is “interviewed and background checked” 1TrueMatch FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026. Others are general firms with a Christian service. Selective Search says it weighs “denomination, moral and ethical values, personality traits” Selective Search · checked Oct 15, 2026.
There are also smaller options. The Christian Leaders Alliance runs a “Matchmaker Minister” program and says its ministers are “licensed or ordained clergy” Christian Leaders · checked Oct 15, 2026. Its page doesn’t list prices or a way to book, so ask before you count on it.
How much does a Christian matchmaker cost?
A lot, going by the published ranges.
- 1TrueMatch packages (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- LUMA, proactive search (firm-wide) (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Selective Search, retained search (firm-wide) (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
The cheapest door we found is VIDA Select’s monthly plan from $1,695, or its $6,000 90-day package VIDA Select · checked Oct 15, 2026. The Christian Singles Hub puts its prices in a downloadable PDF instead of on the page.
1TrueMatch says its price depends on “the scope of the search.” A search inside its own network costs less than one that recruits new people for you 1TrueMatch · checked Oct 15, 2026. For how these numbers compare with matchmakers in general, see professional matchmaker cost.
What should you ask about faith criteria?
“Christian” means different things to different people. A good matchmaker will ask you to be specific, and will answer you specifically.
Faith questions to ask a Christian matchmaker
From Dating Coach Online · datingcoachonline.com · By Maya, Dating Coach
Then ask the money questions. The matchmaker contract checklist has the full list.
How big is the Christian pool near you?
Faith narrows the pool. Denomination narrows it more. Add age and distance, and a big national database can turn into a handful of people near you.
Some firms grow the pool with free sign-ups. 1TrueMatch says joining as a candidate is free 1TrueMatch · checked Oct 15, 2026. Selective Search has a “complimentary profile” for non-clients Selective Search · checked Oct 15, 2026. So you can join free and see if anyone gets introduced to you. If you do pay, ask how many of your matches will be free members and how many are paying clients.
Ask for a number: “How many active members in my age range, who share my faith, live within an hour of me?”
What do the contracts say?
We could read these terms before calling anyone:
- The Christian Singles Hub: “No refunds. No exceptions.” It also asks clients to respond to a match within 24 hours Christian Singles Hub · checked Oct 15, 2026.
- 1TrueMatch: in-network searches can pause, but “the time clock keeps running.” Full searches can freeze for up to 90 days 1TrueMatch · checked Oct 15, 2026.
- Selective Search: a typical contract runs 6 to 12 months for “a finite number of introductions” Selective Search FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026.
- VIDA Select: if the 90-day package doesn’t deliver 5+ matches you approve, “your search continues at no extra cost.” That gets you more time, with no money back.
The success rates are the companies’ own numbers. 1TrueMatch’s FAQ claims “a 95% success rate, and zero divorces” 1TrueMatch FAQ · checked Oct 15, 2026. LUMA’s Christian page claims 85% LUMA · checked Oct 15, 2026. Ask each one how it counts.
Is a faith based matchmaker worth it?
If you have the budget and you can’t meet Christians who fit, it can be. If the price would scare you every month, it probably isn’t. Read is a matchmaker worth it before you sign anything.
If that’s more than you want to spend, most of the Christian dating coach prices we found were $90 to $200 a session, and Christian speed dating events like IYKYK Dating say they run in 30+ US cities IYKYK Dating · checked Oct 15, 2026.
Where to start
- Join one or two free candidate pools today. It costs nothing.
- Book a consult with one paid firm. Bring the faith questions above.
- Ask for the contract by email and read it at home.
Or use the form to book a free consultation.
Questions people ask
What is a Christian matchmaker?
A matchmaker who works with Christian singles and screens for faith along with everything else. You pay them to search, screen and introduce you to people.
How much does a Christian matchmaker cost?
The published prices we found start around $20,000 for a full search, with some firms going far higher. VIDA Select lists a monthly option from $1,695.
Can I join a Christian matchmaker's pool for free?
Often, yes. 1TrueMatch and Selective Search both offer free candidate profiles. You won't get a search done for you, but paying clients may be introduced to you.
Do Christian matchmakers check that members are really Christian?
Most describe interviews, not a faith test. Ask how they decide who counts as a Christian, and whether they ask about church involvement.
Is there a Christian matchmaker for Catholics?
Yes. Monica Marie Braun's approach is described as helping Catholic singles, and Selective Search says it considers denomination. Ask any firm how many members share your denomination.
Can I get a refund from a Christian matchmaker?
Only if your contract says so, or your state gives you a cancellation window. Some, like The Christian Singles Hub, say plainly that there are no refunds.
Christian matchmaker or Christian dating coach?
A matchmaker searches for you. A coach works on how you date. If you meet people but it goes nowhere, a coach costs less and may be what you need.