International-Couples

Maurice & Priscilla – A Love Story Written by God

When Maurice joined DT Heart & Soul (DTHS) in August 2020, he wasn’t exactly convinced that online Christian dating was for him.

Donell and Kalesita met on DT Heart & Soul (DTHS). Donell is an educator from Houston, TX and Kalesita is a stylist from Auckland, New Zealand via Suva, Fiji. In March 2023, Donell messaged her through the DTHS app, followed by their first video date. They started dating soon after, were engaged in early August and were wed June 14, 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Stephen (London, UK) and Natalie (New York) share their story in one of our “Safe, Pure, Fun” Youtube videos.

Reading about how my brothers and sisters overcome distance and other challenges to meet, court and marry is a great way to make myself smile til my face hurts. Iggy’s and Leony’s story is a perfect example!

Davis and Jessica met on DT Heart & Soul and were married February 2023. Davis is from the Milestone Church of Christ (Toronto) and Jessica is from the Columbia Church of Christ (South Carolina). They share their story here.

Joris: In the Fall of 2020, I felt the urge to change many things in my life. I bought a new house, sold my old house and prepared the move. In September, I signed up for DTHS. I wrote my profile meticulously and posted it. I was not sure what God’s plans were for me, but I was open for His plans.

Director’s note: Mark and Imy Johnson’s wedding marks the 100th known marriage in which Disciples Today’s online matching services have played a part.

Amy had been a disciple for over 20 years, yet she had never dated in the church. She was a single mom of a son, Drew who was diagnosed with autism at age 10. She works as an Accounts Payable Specialist at HSS, Inc. in Aurora, Colorado.

Peter: I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Deysi was in Honduras, thousands of miles away. That was not an obstacle for Deysi and I to have our own story. God is amazing and can do much more than we ask and we think.

John: I was baptized in 1992 and had been in a couple relationships that just did not work out. After my previous relationship not working out I decided to stop looking for a sister to go steady with and just go on dates with sisters for the purpose of affirming to them that they are loved and appreciated and worth building friendships with.

Both James and Sheree were reluctant to join DTHS because the thought of meeting someone online felt odd to them. Little did they know, God was working behind the scenes to have their friends encourage them to join the site.

Update On Sunday August 25th, 2019 Jaden Riley Ballance was born. He was 7lbs 5oz and 20 inches long. They were praying for a baby boy and God answered their prayer. The name “Jaden” means “God has heard” in Hebrew and “Riley” means “brave” in Irish.

My name is Benjamin Bosch. I have been a disciple for 22 years. Though I have dated twice before, I have never met a suitable wife for me.

Nick:I first signed up for DTHS in June 2016 for one month after persistent advice from a brother who also found his wife on DTHS. Tania had been on the site for 2.5 years over a four-year period.

Congratulations to Aaron and Lalaine! Below is their story leading up to their dating relationship.

Aaron: I’ve been a disciple for 14 years. After dating, breaking up, falling away, and then getting restored, I was ready to find a soul mate when signing up for DTHS. Inspired by friends, and my singles’ ministry leader, Takashi Kagawa (who got married through DTHS), I signed up in 2013.

Tyler: I became a disciple back in May 2004. Throughout my time in the church, there have been good and bad times and I’ve endured a lot of things. The one subject that has been a struggle for me for as long as I’ve been a disciple has been dating.

Clive: I was single again at 50 and started to attend single events. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the church had a dating website. I was encouraged to join the site in 2013. I didn’t think much of online dating but thought I’d go on, make new friends and see what happens.

Shamra: I’d like to take you on a journey where God took my heart across the miles of numerous countries and oceans. I am almost 40 years old and the hope of romantic love entered my heart off and on over the years. After years of coaxing from my sister and brother-in-law, I ventured way out of my comfort zone and joined DT Heart & Soul in 2013.

Segun: The rumor is true!! We met online! I joined the International Church of Christ in early 2015. I then realized I had become a part of a global family without walls. Every member became my brother or sister, and that was for real!

Tom: I was married before in the kingdom and have three kids. My wife left the faith and left me in 2004. It was a pretty tough blow for me and the church, and it was a very difficult time. I didn’t like being single again and I didn’t want to be back in the singles ministry. I resisted it for a long time – all my friends were married, and all the ministries I’d been in were for marrieds.

Egidijus (Stockholdm Sweden): Last year at the beginning of February I registered on DT Heart and Soul. I wanted to find a close friend. I was praying to God for him to lead me in this. I was responding to e-mails from different sisters, and was trying to encourage them, but I was especially impressed with Maria’s e-mails. Her messages seemed to be more sincere and I realized that she was accepting me for who I am.

Josephine (Jopay): In October 2013 I received an email from DT Heart and Soul with a survey to answer. If I filled up that survey I would receive 2 months free registration. I did it and got the 2 months free registration.

Kalere: In December of 2013, I had been on-and-off of DTHS for three years. I made a few connections here and there but nothing that led to a serious relationship. My mom (who is also a disciple) asked me if I was still on the site.

Update, March 2020: The year is starting out great: Ritchel, who is from Singapore, received her American citizenship this year. And, they are expecting a girl! Recently, God moved through Matthew and other brothers in the Tucson, AZ church, as they studied the Bible with and baptized a new brother into Christ!

Ellyn was baptized in 1998 in campus ministry, spent five years in the singles ministry in Delaware and then moved to China for four years. Corden became a disciple in 2003 in Oregon and then moved home to Oklahoma to be with his family. They met on DT Heart & Soul in November 2013, while Ellyn was living in China.

God used DT Heart & Soul to let Stephen and Neringa reach across the globe and fall in love, when they might not otherwise have met.

Editor’s note: The story below (except for the pictures) was published shortly after they began dating in May 2014

Kate: Long before DT Heart & Soul came about, I had been praying that one day there would be a separate dating ministry–a ministry that would cater to dating issues and hopefully serve as a great tool to help brothers and sisters have godly relationships in the kingdom. And it is to the glory of God that DT Heart & Soul was finally established globally. I’m grateful for everyone who put effort and their hard work to make DTHS possible.

Alex and Katherine have been living in opposite parts of the world, but that didn’t stop them from seeking the relationship God had planned for them. They were willing to put God first, take a leap of faith, and see what he would do!

“We are not sure how everything is going to work out. But I say: Watch this space. In fact, I think I said that on my profile and I believe it with all my heart.”

Steve: I have always said, “one day can make such a difference in our lives.” My fiancée and I are writing this letter to encourage brothers and sisters all around the world that have the desire to marry to take a risk and utilize this invaluable resource called DT Heart & Soul.

Congratulations to Jay & Hazel, the 10th wedding at DT Heart & Soul! Read on for the story of their engagement.

Jay: On my way to the World Discipleship Summit in 2012, I met Chris, our brother and DT Heart and Soul website developer, who along with his staff encouraged me to join the site. At that time, I said, “No, I am not good with using computers!” However, I changed my heart and I wanted to encourage all my brothers and sisters around the world, and build as many friendships as possible! I had no idea that God was going to bless my life to be dating on DT Heart and Soul.

Tabitha: In February 2013, Simon sent me a message on DT Heart & Soul expressing his interest in my profile. I had just joined our church dating site a week prior. Oddly enough in that time I had decided once again that I was not interested in meeting someone that way.

Karen: I had been on and off DT Heart & Soul for several years. I made several friends through the site, but I hadn’t found the right match yet. In June of 2012, one month before the World Discipleship Summit, I received another DTHS email and signed up again.