Single Spotlight Database
Kenneth M.
41, Atlanta
Kenneth is a 41-year-old Christian from Atlanta who’s intentional about finding his future wife. He’s never been married, loves Jesus, serves on his church’s prayer team, and is ready to build a family. He’s also a paralegal who plays piano, sings, loves cooking, road trips, theme parks, and is looking for his forever pickleball partner.
Scott H.
29, Las Vegas
Scott is 29, 5’10”, and lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. He’s someone who takes his faith in Christ seriously in a grounded, practical way- it’s not just a label for him, it shapes how he lives day to day. He’s involved in his church, serves consistently, and is at a place in life where he’s genuinely ready to pursue marriage with intention.
Donnie S.
42, Tampa
Donnie is 42, 5’11”, and lives in Tampa, Florida. What really stands out to me about Donnie is the way he lives out his faith. His relationship with Christ feels authentic, steady, and deeply rooted in his everyday life- not just something he claims, but something that genuinely guides the way he treats people and approaches relationships. He’s active in his church, serves faithfully, and is in a season where he’s intentionally pursuing marriage.
Tim C.
42, West Virginia
Tim is someone who genuinely lives out his faith in the way he carries himself and treats others. He’s active in his church, serves faithfully, and values building a relationship centered on Christ. More than anything, he’s in a season where he’s intentionally looking for something real with marriage in mind :)
Jake P.
33, Naples
Jake is the kind of guy who brings energy, vision, and heart into everything he does. He loves building things-whether that’s a business, a community, or meaningful relationships-and he’s always up for an adventure along the way. Fun-loving, driven, and genuinely caring, he values living life with purpose while enjoying every moment God gives him. More than anything, Jake is in a season where he’s intentionally looking for something real, with marriage in mind. :) One quick reminder before you apply: you don’t need to sound perfect or have all the “right” answers. Just show up as yourself- that’s what matters most.
Christine K.
27, Dallas
5' 4", brains and beauty with a heart completely devoted to Jesus. Christine works at an architecture firm by day, but her greatest passion is building God's Kingdom. She's on the prayer team, invests deeply in discipling baby Christians, and is blessed to have a mentor who continues to pour into her own faith. Compassionate, empathetic, and incredibly nurturing, she's the kind of person who makes everyone feel seen and valued. She'll always laugh at your jokes (even the bad ones), is up for just about any adventure, and brings joy everywhere she goes. Whether she's encouraging a friend, praying with someone in need, or exploring somewhere new, Christine lives with a servant's heart and an infectious smile.
Jake H.
33, Orange County
At 33, Jake lives in Long Beach but spends most of his time in Orange County enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Whether he's camping, fishing, hiking, playing volleyball or pickleball, skiing, snowboarding, training for endurance races, or gathering friends for a game night, Jake loves making the most of life and inviting others into the adventure. His faith is a huge part of who he is. Jake would describe himself as broken but forgiven, and he strives to live out his relationship with Christ with authenticity, humility, and purpose. He's active in serving and values surrounding himself with people who are pursuing Jesus wholeheartedly. More than anything, Jake is looking for a genuine connection with someone who shares his faith, values, and desire for a Christ-centered future. He's excited about finding a relationship that is fun, meaningful, and ultimately headed toward marriage.
Abbey J.
28, Pensacola
Abbey is a Florida beach girl through and through! She loves sunny days by the water, trying new things, line dancing, and spending time with the people she loves most. Whether she’s serving in her church’s kids ministry, finding sand dollars on the beach, or making everyone around her laugh, she brings joy and energy wherever she goes. She’s never met a stranger and loves creating meaningful memories with family and friends. As a business owner, Abbey loves the freedom and flexibility her work provides, allowing her to travel and build a life she loves. She’s equal parts adventurous and silly, with a soft spot for coffee, açaí bowls, Sour Patch Kids, and the beauty of God’s creation. More than anything, Abbey is excited about the future God has for her. She’s looking forward to building a Christ-centered marriage with her best friend and can’t wait for the day she gets to be a mom and create a home filled with love, laughter, and faith.
Brianna K.
29, Dallas
Meet Brianna! She is 29, 5’6”, and happiest when she’s outdoors whether she’s camping, rock climbing, or roller skating. She’s kind, compassionate, and loves to laugh and be goofy. Most importantly, her faith is at the center of her life. She deeply values family and can’t wait to have children of her own one day. She’s looking for someone who shares her love for God, family, adventure, and plenty of laughter.
How The Process Works
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We Review Every Application
Every application is personally reviewed by Mel.
Applications are carefully evaluated based on compatibility, taking into consideration things like faith, values, life stage, personality, future goals, and the featured single’s preferences.
The goal is to identify people who appear to be genuinely compatible, not just on paper, but in the areas that matter most when pursuing a healthy, Christ-centered marriage.
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Compatibility First. Attraction Second.
Once the strongest potential matches have been identified, Mel presents their profiles to the featured single.
The featured single then selects the people they’re attracted to.
Compatibility matters, but attraction matters too. After all, you’ve got to be attracted to your future spouse.
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Selected Candidates Send a Short Introduction Video
If the featured single is interested in getting to know someone further, Mel reaches out via text and asks them to record a simple 60-second introduction video.
Nothing fancy or professionally produced, just a chance to introduce themselves, share a little about who they are, and tell the featured single anything they’d want them to know.
The videos help bring each person’s profile to life and give the featured single a better feel for their personality beyond photos and written answers.
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The Featured Single Makes Their Final Selection
Once all of the introduction videos have been received, the featured single watches the videos and prayerfully decides who they’d like to pursue.
They’ll typically make their final selection within about a month of receiving all of the introduction videos. From there, they’re intentional about getting to know their pick and only pursue one person at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to be a Single Spotlight?
Single Spotlight is for Christian singles in the USA only (for now) in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who genuinely love the Lord, are actively involved in their church, and are pursuing a life that reflects their faith. Being a Christian isn’t simply a box to check. We’re looking for people whose faith is an important and active part of their everyday life.
Is there a cost to apply?
No, there is no cost to apply.
Does applying guarantee that someone will be considered?
No. Every application is reviewed, but applications are selected based on compatibility with the particular featured single. Not being selected doesn’t mean someone isn’t a great catch. It simply means they may not be the right fit for that particular person.
Can someone apply to more than one featured single?
Yes! In fact, we encourage it. If someone sees multiple featured singles they genuinely feel they could be a good match with, they’re welcome to apply to each of them. However, each featured single has their own preferences and selection process, so applying does not guarantee being considered.
What happens if someone is selected?
If a featured single is interested in getting to know someone further, Mel will reach out via text and request a 60-second introduction video. The video is then shared privately with the featured single as part of their decision-making process.
What should the introduction video include?
Nothing complicated! It’s simply an opportunity to introduce yourself, share a little about who you are, and mention anything you’d want the featured single to know. The goal isn’t to create a perfect or highly produced video. Authentic is better.
How long does the process take?
There’s no guaranteed timeline. Because featured singles intentionally get to know one person at a time, it might take a month or even longer before someone hears from us. Once all introduction videos have been received, the featured single will typically make their final selection within about a month.
Will applicants be notified if someone else is selected?
No. To protect everyone’s privacy, IYKYK Dating does not send notifications announcing when a featured single has chosen someone. That’s why we strongly encourage everyone to keep living their life and continue meeting people rather than waiting on a response.
What if someone is no longer single when Mel reaches out?
That’s great news! The whole point is to help people find a relationship, whether that happens through Single Spotlight or somewhere completely unexpected. If someone has met someone by the time Mel reaches out, there’s absolutely no pressure to continue with the process.
Does being featured guarantee that someone will find a match?
No. Being featured gives a single the opportunity to be seen by a large audience of like-minded Christian singles, but there are no guarantees when it comes to dating or relationships. The goal is to create more opportunities for meaningful connections, not to manufacture a relationship.
What makes Single Spotlight different from a dating app?
Single Spotlight isn’t designed to be another place where people endlessly swipe, match, and juggle conversations. The process is intentionally slower and more personal. Applications are reviewed by a real matchmaker, potential matches are selected based on compatibility, attraction is considered, and featured singles intentionally get to know one person at a time.
Is this only for people who live near the featured single?
Single Spotlight is currently available to people in the United States only. Featured singles can be seen by like-minded Christian singles across the country, so they don’t necessarily have to live in the same city or immediate area. Distance is one of the factors that can be considered when determining compatibility, but it isn’t automatically a dealbreaker.
What if someone doesn’t hear back?
Please don’t take it personally. Dating involves timing, preferences, attraction, compatibility, circumstances, and countless other factors that aren’t always visible from the outside. Not being selected for a particular Single Spotlight simply means that match wasn’t the right fit at that time. There are plenty of amazing people in the world, and the goal is never to convince two people to be together who aren’t the right fit.
Where can the Single Spotlight videos be found?
Single Spotlight videos are shared across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, giving featured singles the opportunity to be seen by hundreds of thousands of like-minded Christian singles across the country.