What "equally yoked" means to us
Two oxen pulling the same plow have to be matched in strength and direction — otherwise the field never gets plowed straight. Marriage works the same way. Yoked exists to help believers find someone pulling in the same direction: toward Christ, toward marriage, toward a life of shared faith.
Dating apps hand you a stack of strangers and wish you luck. We hand you a community — real believers from congregations across East Texas, intentional introductions, and events where meeting someone feels natural again.
How our matchmaking works
- Apply. A thoughtful, faith-centered application covering your walk with God, your values, and what you're looking for — about 15 minutes.
- Get approved. Founders Daniel & Jennifer Minter personally read every application. Identity verification and safety screening protect the community — not everyone gets in, and that's the point.
- Get connected. Attend members-only events across East Texas and receive intentional, prayed-over introductions when we see a genuinely compatible match.
Serving all of East Texas
Yoked members come from across the region — Tyler, Longview, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Jacksonville, Kilgore, Henderson, Marshall, Athens, Canton, Mineola, and the communities in between. Our singles events rotate through the area so real conversations can happen close to home.
Common questions
How much does Yoked cost?
Nothing right now — membership is completely free during our founding season. Founding members lock in first access to events and introductions, and will always get our best pricing when paid tiers launch.
How are matches made?
By people, not algorithms. Daniel & Jennifer read your story, pray over compatibility, and only make an introduction when they see something genuinely promising. Both people consent before anything is shared.
Is it safe?
Every approved member is personally reviewed, identity-verified, and screened against public registries. There are no public profiles — your information is only shared through an introduction, with your consent.
Ready to be yoked?
If you're a Christian single in East Texas who is serious about a Christ-centered relationship, this was built for you.
Apply to Join Yoked