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11 Toll Gate Road
Lititz, PA 17543 USA
Lititz, PA 17543 USA
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(717) 627-1996
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DOVE USA Missions is led by Peter Bunton alongside a leadership team with decades of combined experience in missionary service, church leadership, apostolic ministry, short-term teams, evangelism and youth ministry. They meet several times a year to plan missions initiatives, set the vision for DOVE USA Missions and support Peter in leading the ministry.
Originally from Great Britain and now based in Pennsylvania, Peter serves as Director of DOVE USA Missions, helping develop and send missionaries from the United States. He is also a member of the DOVE Europe apostolic team and has written on church history, cell groups, and leadership succession.
Peter holds a PhD in missiology from the University of Manchester, England, where his research focused on leadership succession in international Christian movements and organizations.
Elizabeth Vanderhorst, Nancy Shirk, Wes Dudley, Peter Bunton, Dave Smith, Janet Sauder, Cheree Shenk and Sofie Smucker make up the DOVE USA Missions leadership team. Between them they have decades of experience in missionary service, church leadership, apostolic ministry, short-term team leadership, evangelism and youth ministries. They meet several times a year to plan missions initiatives, to set the vision for DOVE USA Missions, and to support Peter in his leadership of the ministry.
There are many ways to be part of the mission. Pray for those who have been sent, give to support the work, or take the next step and go.
(717) 627-1996
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.