Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has unveiled a new Christian matchmaking platform called Mentor To Marry, creating a dedicated space for faith-focused singles seeking marriage with annual plans scaling up to N700,000.
Designed specifically as a guided marriage-preparation ecosystem, the initiative blends intentional Christian dating with structured spiritual oversight to help singles connect safely in a modern digital landscape.
Why Kingsley Okonkwo Built a Christian Matchmaking Platform
Okonkwo, the lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre, announced the venture on X, explaining that contemporary dating culture has grown far too transactional for young adults. He highlighted how financial pressures often overshadow genuine connection in modern relationships, creating real barriers for men seeking committed partners.
“I feel for the men of this generation….relationships have been so commercialized nowadays that its almost impossible for a young man to find true love,” he wrote.
Comparing current trends to past decades, he noted that expectations have shifted drastically toward material support rather than mutual affection.
“When we were young, all you had to get was a girls phone number but now all they want to send is their account number, now you are expected to pay rent, school fees and transport before you are taken seriously.”
He directed men searching for “godly well mentored ladies from all over the world” toward the service, while clarifying that his comments were not a blanket critique of all women.
“I can assure you that not all women are in relationship for business, there are a lot of good women looking to connect with serious godly men on our platform,” he wrote.
Prioritising Kingsley Okonkwo Marriage Mentoring Over Quick Matches
Unlike conventional dating apps that rely solely on algorithmic swiping, the system places Kingsley Okonkwo marriage mentoring at the heart of its user journey. Candidates must complete preliminary training before accessing matching tools, ensuring candidates enter relationships with emotional and spiritual readiness.
The onboarding path begins with an intensive eight-week regime featuring structured classes, psychological assessments, and guided reflection. Following this foundation, members receive targeted introductions based on their tier. The platform aims to build genuine clarity, emotional maturity, and personal accountability before users take steps toward wedlock.
Understanding the Faith-Based Matchmaking Membership Tiers
To accommodate varying levels of personal guidance and global reach, the portal offers a tiered faith-based matchmaking membership model split across three main categories:
- Regular Plan (N70,000/year): Includes eight weeks of foundational courses, initial assessments, limited profile visibility, an accountability framework, five weekly chats, and entry into a nation-based matching network.
- Premium Plan (N350,000/year): Expands on the basic tier with unlimited profile browsing, monthly curated recommendations, direct coach access, global user profiles, 10 weekly chats, and entry into private groups.
- VIP Plan (N700,000/year): Includes all Premium perks alongside a dedicated matchmaker, direct access to the platform founders, 15 weekly chats, off-platform introductions, enhanced profile protection features, and full international access.
The organisation clarifies that paying for a plan does not guarantee a final match or marriage. Operated by Love, Dating and Marriage Ministries, a registered Nigerian non-profit, the portal requires users to be at least 25 years old, single, divorced, or widowed, and fully aligned with its Christian statement of faith. Founded alongside his wife, Mildred Okonkwo, the platform emphasizes holistic preparation over casual dating, alongside a free entry-level community for those not yet ready for paid tiers.
