Building the church from house to house, city to city, nation to nation

DOVE International is a global family of churches and movements on five continents. Diverse in culture, we share common biblical values and a commitment to plant and nurture healthy churches, small groups, leaders, missionaries, and ministries worldwide.

A Global Family of Churches

United across five continents

DOVE International spans Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Discover how our global family is building God’s Kingdom in communities around the world.

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Discover your ministry gifts. As you become aware of your spiritual gifts you will be more fulfilled as you grow and function in the areas where God has gifted you.

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Equipping leaders worldwide, multiple pathways to learn

Biblical instruction and real-world application designed to prepare you for Kingdom service. Available across digital and physical platforms.

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Our Mission

Prayer, Evangelism & Discipleship

Our mission is to exalt Jesus Christ as Lord and encourage each believer for the work of ministry through our threefold mandate: prayer that transforms and empowers us, discipleship that builds mature believers, and evangelism that reaches the world with Christ’s love.

We engage in this mission with dependence on God, and in cooperation with all brothers and sisters in the body of Christ.

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Connect with the DOVE community online. See what’s happening across our global family and be part of the conversation.

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You're never too young to be mentored, or too old to mentor!

Spiritual parenting isn't about age. It's about intentionally investing in someone a few steps behind you. Who discipled you and how have they impacted your faith?

Get more discipleship resources on our site!
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And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” (Isaiah 6:3) ...

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Behind every church plant is a team that helped it happen!

Partner with leaders who travel, pray, train and stand with pastors across the globe. Some members give toward this work directly, and it strengthens everything DOVE does to expand the gospel.

As a partner, you will receive monthly update letters from Merle Shenk including stories of how your gifts are creating impact in the nations.

As you give, we commit to pray for you when our apostolic team meets weekly for prayer. We believe this is a relational partnership that goes beyond financial support. We are happy to partner together in this tangible way.

Become a partner: doveinternational.com/partners
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Behind every church

Jesus didn't call us to simply attend church. He called us to make disciples!

Following Christ was never meant to be a one-hour-a-week commitment. It was designed to shape how we live, lead, serve, and influence others every day.

The early church changed the world through relationships, discipleship, and simple gatherings from house to house. What if that's still God's strategy today?

What's the difference between being a church attendee and being a disciple?

Get equipped! Discover how on our site: doveinternational.com/
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New churches reach new people. We are believing God for a fresh wave of church plants across the nations, and global partners are championing this vision.

When you subscribe to our Global Partners newsletter, you will receive monthly field reports directly from Merle about what God is doing through DOVE. Your prayers and support are making a difference, but not every testimony can be shared from a public platform. Join the conversation by following the link below or visiting our site!

👉 Be a part of the next wave: doveinternational.com/partners
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Most Christians don't know what God built them to do.

Not because they don't care, but because no one ever helped them find out how they fit. Ephesians 4 says God gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers to equip His people. Which one are you? Take our FREE Fivefold Gift Assessment and find out in 10 minutes.

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