An Invitation to Pastors and Church Leaders

A Distinctly Evangelical Mission

Covenant Connections differs from many Christian relationship platforms in several important ways. Our services are exclusively for evangelical Christians, and we are not a casual dating platform. Our purpose is to support serious, Christ-centered relationships intended to lead to covenant marriage.

We seek to help believers pursue marriage with faith, wisdom, integrity, accountability, and the support of the Christian community.

Connected to the Local Church

Covenant Connections does not replace pastoral counsel or the ministry of the local church. Our purpose is to work alongside churches by providing an additional structure for verification, guidance, accountability, and purposeful introductions.

Each applicant must provide a recommendation attesting to his or her profession of faith in Christ, character, and church involvement.

Whenever possible, this recommendation should come from the applicant’s pastor. If the pastor is unavailable, an authorized church leader or representative of the applicant’s current or former church office may provide it. When neither option is available, a mature and responsible church member who knows the applicant well may provide the referral.

We do not ask pastors or church leaders to guarantee the success of a future relationship or marriage. We simply ask them to provide an honest assessment based on what they know about the applicant’s profession of faith in Christ, observable character, and participation in the life of the local church.

This process helps us verify an applicant’s connection to an evangelical church and commitment to Christian community.

Promoting Safety and Accountability

To reduce the risk of deceptive relationships and harmful experiences, every applicant seeking Verified Membership and full access to the Vetted Members Area must consent to and complete a background check conducted by an independent screening provider experienced in serving churches and faith-based organizations. Our screening is conducted by Protect My Ministry.

The results are treated confidentially and reviewed only by authorized personnel. If information requires clarification, the applicant may be invited to a confidential conversation and given an opportunity to respond. Depending on the nature of the findings and our membership policies, an application may not be approved.

Completing the background check does not automatically guarantee membership. Once the pastoral recommendation is on file, the background screening has been completed satisfactorily, and all other membership requirements have been met, an applicant may be approved as a Verified Member and receive full access to the services offered by Covenant Connections. These services include:

• Guidance from advisors;
• Matchmaking assistance;
• Practical tools and educational resources;
• Secure opportunities to connect with other vetted members;
• Participation in our planned annual marriage convention, providing an additional opportunity to meet other marriage-minded evangelical Christians.

Although no screening or verification process can eliminate every risk, we believe that responsible safeguards can promote greater honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Why Pastoral Involvement Matters

Churches faithfully provide counseling, teaching, and support for married couples. Yet many single Christians who sincerely desire marriage still have limited access to structured guidance and practical support as they seek a suitable spouse.

Many are left to navigate this consequential decision largely on their own. Pastoral guidance and Christian accountability are often sought only after a relationship has encountered serious difficulties.

We believe the Church has an important opportunity to become involved earlier—before a serious relationship begins and before difficulties require counseling.

Marriage is one of the most consequential decisions a person will ever make. Although no process can guarantee a successful marriage, wise preparation, spiritual guidance, honest recommendations, and appropriate safeguards can help individuals make better-informed decisions.

The steps we ask applicants to complete require effort. Nevertheless, we believe that every reasonable measure that can help prevent deception, reduce avoidable harm, and encourage healthy Christian marriages is worth taking.