The service is one of a number of demographically focused online match-making websites operated by Spark Networks.

Former CEO Adam Berger has referred to this type of service as "niche" dating.

[3] In the 2013 Webby Awards, Christian Mingle was an honoree in the Religion & Spirituality category.

[7] In July 2016, Christian Mingle began accommodating gay men and women as the result of a non-discrimination lawsuit.

The change removed this profile designation and allowed users the option to see either opposite-sex or same-sex matches.