Events - DOVE USA

Events

Leaders gatherings, retreats, training days, trips and the golf outing. Everything on the DOVE USA calendar, in one place.

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Youth

DOVE Youth Winter Retreat

January 15 to 17, 2027 · Refreshing Mountain Camp

God is pouring out His Spirit on the next generation. We are only seeing the first fruits of it, but it is evident. This will be a weekend…

Training

Small-Group Training

March 20, 2027, 9:00 am · Online

This training is designed to assist established leaders in being even more effective in leading their small group as well as helping new leaders gain confidence in their…

Leaders gatherings

DOVE International Leadership Conference

April 19 to 21, 2027 · DOVE Westgate Church

DOVE International Leadership Conference April 19-21, 2027 for all DOVE family leaders by invitation. For more details talk to your lead elder.  

Young adults

Young Adult Retreat

May 14 to 16, 2027 · Refreshing Mountain Camp

May 14-16, 2027 held at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center, Stevens, PA For young adults ages 18–30 across DOVE USA churches. Come to encounter God, build meaningful relationships, and…

EMT

EMT Youth Evangelistic Missions Training

July 23 to 31, 2027, 5:00 pm · Rosedale Camp

What EMT is all about EMT is designed around two phases that combine biblical teaching, spiritual formation, and practical outreach. Students can participate in Phase 1 or continue…

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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.