iOS and Android, for now. Hopefully we will be able to afford to hire a developer for a web app and other platforms in the future.

With the input of many leaders and ministers, we've compiled 7 questions that cover the fundamental core doctrine every follower of Christ should believe and live out. We also have the added vetting of community to help report anyone of concern, recommend friends, or refer new members. Community weigh-in is likely the most sustainable form of accountability, although church leadership verification is something we are working to incorporate as well. (The more community, the better!)

Other than that, just like in real life, the only way to know if someone reflects the heart and life of Christ is to get to know them for yourself. That's why we hope to educate our users on using discernment and safe practices in dating, whether online or offline.

Here are the questions we will be asking users before they can create a profile or use the app:

1. 1. Do you believe the scriptures in the Bible are true and accurate, and that God calls us to believe his words over our own thoughts, feelings, or traditions? (2 Tim 3:16-17, Psalm 33:4, James 1:21, Matthew 15:3)
2. 2. Do you believe that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life-that we can only know and be right with God through him? (John 14:6, 2 Peter 1:3-4)
3. 3. Do you believe that Jesus taught belief and repentance (a changed heart)-along with baptism-as part of receiving the gift of salvation/the Holy Spirit? (John 8:31-32, Mark 16:16)
4. 4. Do you believe that sharing the good news and helping others come to Christ is part of what it means to follow Christ? (1 Pet 3:15-16, Romans 10:14-15, 1 Cor 3:7-9)
5. 5. Do you believe in a church culture of freely sharing our shortcomings, and supporting one another through prayer, love, and grace? (James 5:16)
6. 6. Do you believe that love is an action, and that we're called to fulfill Christ's love in a family of believers by serving one another? (1 John 4:10-18, 1 John 3:10, 1 Cor 13:1-13, Phil 2:3-5)
7. 7. Do you believe in waiting until marriage to engage in sexual relations or activity leading to sex? (Gal 5:19-21, Col 3:5)

The app will be absolutely FREE to download and use the core features. For those who want to get the most out of the app and benefit from dating coaching and other professional services to help them in their dating adventure, we will be offering premium memberships and services. Premium membership will cost around $10-$12/month.

The Pure Match app is strictly for true disciples of Christ, which isn't limited to any one church organization, though it will have a feature to filter by church organization in case members want to limit matches to a particular church.

We know Christ has the power to create disciples anywhere, so if members share the same core beliefs/lifestyle, they are part of God's family. Our focus regarding memberships is on the core Biblical beliefs which all disciples of Christ should share and live out.

Shaela & Chuka are the founders of Pure Match. Both single members of the ICOC, they've been faithful in dating for over 30 years combined! They understand what it feels like to be single in a world where it is hard to find those who share the same beliefs, so joined forces to help meet single needs.

Yes, after much prayer and seeking the Spirit's guidance, we've solicited and incorporated input from many leaders of the ICOC. 🙂 We are open to continue collaborating on important issues like vetting and creating a safe environment for single disciples to date and grow. We hope to collaborate even more in the future, and watch the Spirit produce good fruit as we pursue God's heart in our dating lives!

Thank you for asking! We are currently accepting any and all donations, that will go directly to paying the developers of the app so that we can launch it on iOS and Android platforms. 🙂 Click here to learn more about our fundraising campaign.

The more we raise, the more we can pay for the development of better features and services!