East Coast Leaders Gathering - DOVE USA
DOVE USA YOUTH

FOUNDATION FORMATION PARTICIPATION

January 15–17, 2027/Refreshing Mountain Camp

DOVE USA YOUTH

GO INTO ALL THE WORLD

July 23–31, 2027/Rosedale Camp/Mark 16:15

Gatherings 2026 web art

This event has already taken place.

East Coast Leaders Gathering

All DOVE leaders invited.

We encourage every lead elder to bring potential leaders, small-group leaders, elders, staff, and young leaders (as well as the more mature ones!) to this time of impartation from various gifted speakers. The topics will apply to everyone—house churches and community-based churches.

When
October 16 to 17, 2026, 7:00 pm
Where
DOVE Westgate Church
1755 West Main Street, Ephrata, PA
Get directions

What else is coming up

Gatherings, retreats, training days and trips, all on one calendar.

CHURCH PLANTING RESOURCE

Build a Budget With What You Know

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.

Start with a plan

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.

WANT TO GO DEEPER?

Church planting made practical

For more guidance on budgeting and the church planting process, explore Church Planting Made Practical, compiled by Ron Myer with Jeff Hoglen.