Steve’s vision is to see people made whole in their personal lives, marriages, and families. Steve has been a family and marriage counselor for over 30 years. He served on the DOVE International Apostolic Council for many years. Steve and his wife, Mary, have been married 50 years and have three children and four grandchildren.
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Every one of these ministers is recommended by the DOVE USA family to equip local churches in what God has gifted them to do.
A first-year church planting budget comes with plenty of unknowns. Start with what you know, estimate what you don’t, and build a financial plan you can refine as the church grows.
A clear budget helps you anticipate expenses, recognize potential challenges, and make better financial decisions before they become urgent. Tracking income and expenses throughout your first year also gives you real numbers to work from when planning the next.
If administration isn’t your strength, involve someone who is gifted in it. The church planter doesn’t have to build the budget alone, but every church plant should have one.
For more guidance on budgeting and the church planting process, explore Church Planting Made Practical, compiled by Ron Myer with Jeff Hoglen.