Pray for DOVE USA

Ron & Bonnie Myer
DOVE USA Apostolic Team leaders

The USA team is comprised of Steve Fricke, Deryl and Mim Hurst, and Steve Prokopchak.

2023 was a year of excitement along with challenges and growth. The theme for the four regional gathering in October of 2023 was “High Expectations – Courageous Faith”. We are excited about the new things that are unfolding for DOVE USA. We truly need to hear from the Father the next steps that He has for us. We are so grateful to the Lord for the amazing growth that is taking place in existing congregations as well as a number of micro churches being planted. There is also a new community church set to launch on Easter Sunday and we are super excited about the strategy that has led to this church plant. The Youth Resources have experienced tremendous impact among this generation and hosted the largest ever Youth Winter Retreat in PA.

Pray for:

  • A continuous outpouring on our youth and young adults as we position ourselves to raise up the next generation of leaders.
  • DOVE missions and Youth Resources as they are partnering in a Youth missions trip to Guatemala in June.
  • 100 partner churches in the USA by 2025, by either planting or adopting.
  • Each church expression to experience more of the power and presence of Jesus with clear directives from the Holy Spirit on Kingdom expansion and leadership development while seeing those who do not know Him come into a personal relationship.
  • The four regional leadership gatherings throughout the USA in October. Our theme is Presence / Passion / Power.
  • Peter Bunton as he continues to advance our missions focus within the DOVE USA family, serving global missions in short term teams and long term missionaries.
  • Nick Payne as he continues to stir DOVE USA youth to be the forerunners the Lord has called them to be.
  • Developing new apostolic leaders in the USA to be raised up to meet the growing demand for apostolic ministry.

Fivefold Equipping Trans-Local Ministries

These trans-local—or traveling—ministers are recognized and commissioned to minister according to the Holy Spirit’s anointing and are available for small groups and other church ministry:

  • Duane Britton – Apostolic/Teaching
  • Peter Bunton – Apostolic/Teaching
  • Lee DeMatos – Evangelistic/Apostolic
  • Joe Ford – Teaching
  • Calvin Greiner – Prophetic/Intercession
  • John & Kim Henry – Prophetic/Evangelistic
  • Kevin Kazemi – Apostolic/Evangelistic
  • Charlie Kline – Evangelistic
  • Larry Kreider – Apostolic/Teaching
  • Marvin Lyons – Evangelistic
  • Nelson Martin – Apostolic
  • Wallace Mitchell – Teaching
  • Ron Myer – Apostolic/Prophetic
  • Steve Prokopchak – Apostolic/Teaching
  • David Redish – Teaching/Prophetic
  • Brian Sauder – Apostolic/Prophetic
  • Merle Shenk – Apostolic/Teaching
  • Marty Smith – Prophetic/Intercession
  • Bryan Stevenson – Pastoring
  • Brian Zimmerman – Pastoring/Apostolic
  • Kim Zimmerman – Prophetic/Apostolic

Youth Resources

We thank God for the faithful leaders who serve on our DOVE USA Youth leadership team: Nick & Emily Payne (Directors), Jeff Burkholder, Shawn & Sheila Hurst, Ellis Martin, Jenna Miller, and Stephanie Sauder. Their dedication and passion for this generation are a true blessing!

Please join us in prayer for:

  • this generation to confidently walk in their identities as sons and daughters of God and be continually formed into the image of Christ
  • the missions team traveling to Guatemala in June 2025 and for future mission opportunities for DOVE youth
  • each student attending our Evangelistic Mission Training (July 25 – August 2, 2025), that they would encounter the power of the Holy Spirit and experience radical life transformation
  • the next generation of leaders to be raised up among high-school students, equipping them to walk in boldness and faith.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer! ✨

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Partner & Engaged Churches

Abundant Harvest Church
Tim & Lauren Eshenour: Duncannon, PA

Pray for:

  • our church to continue growing in hunger for more of God’s presence
  • increased burden for the lost & our community
  • effective one-on-one discipleship
  • Life-group ministry relaunch
  • wisdom and finances for expansion
  • new elders to be added to our team.

Agape Community Fellowship Beaufort
Scott & Colleen Davis: Beaufort, SC

Please pray for:  

  • continued growth of our church finding the lost that are in need of the Good News
  • our current members’ flames to continue to burn for a deeper desire to know Jesus
  • God to provide musically inclined people for our church to have live worship
  • the power of the Holy Spirit to move & God’s Kingdom to advance in our community
  • us to create a connection with military service members. We want doors to open to share the Good News with them so they can take it with them when they are deployed or move and expand God’s Kingdom worldwide.

Agape Community Fellowship of Marysville
Gene & Tisha Miller: Marysville, OH

Pray with us that:

  • God will give us salvation of new souls in our community
  • we will see more deliverances and increased capacity in our leaders to minister freedom. Also pray for miracles, signs, and wonders to demonstrate the presence and power of God.
  • our church community will be Kingdom minded
  • vision for two church plants to continue to grow
  • new leaders will be released into ministry responsibilities
  • our children and youth will be taught truth and will stand up for it in the middle of cultural confusion.

Allentown Victory Church
Matthew & Danuska Catricola: Allentown, PA

We request prayer for:

  • more qualified leaders to be raised up and released through the church and our recovery home, called Recover Victory Home
  • a federal court case for zoning for Recover Victory Home
  • the men in the home to have life-altering experiences with God and that they will encounter and pursue the destiny God has for each of them.

Belong Fellowship
Mark & Jeane Nelson: Sioux Falls, SD

Pray for:

  • opportunities to reach out to the community and share the love of Christ with others
  • more and deeper connections to build new relationships with the unchurched
  • God’s guidance and direction in making decisions or seeking clarity in certain situations
  • protection
  • a spiritual awakening within the community. 

Bethel Church
Joey & Renee Bozard: Orangeburg, SC

Pray for:  

  • connections within our community to reach more people for Jesus
  • growth in our church, both numerically and spiritually
  • God to raise up the next generation of leaders to carry the vision forward.

Breath of God Christian Fellowship
Dianne & Joe Welsh: Aberdeen, MD

Pray for: 

  • faithfulness and discipline
  • an increase in membership
  • spiritual growth and developing fruit
  • stirring of spiritual gifts.

Bridge To Life
Chris & Becky Valente: Johnstown, PA

There is a relevant timetable and significant plan from God for this partner church as they have Kingdom influence in their local community and the nations. Pray for the lead elder and team to receive grace from God to function together properly as they partner with Holy Spirit to make disciples who make disciples, build and multiply the church, and equip the members.

  • Pray for the proclamation of the good news of the Kingdom of God to those who do not know the Lord.
  • Pray for a revelation of God’s Word to teach/equip believers to live in their God-given identity and destiny.
  • Pray for Holy Spirit to fill and empower every member to live victoriously and fulfill their God-given ministry.

Broadlands Community Church
Wallace & Linda Mitchell: Ashburn, VA

Pray for:

Calvary Worship Center
Bob & Jennifer Handley: Holden, MA

Pray that our church would:

  • receive revitalization and a fresh move of the Spirit
  • host God’s presence during every celebration and meeting
  • raise up a generation of Spirit-filled children and youth
  • grow in love for one another
  • remain as a multi-ethnic congregation.

Cross Creek Community Church
Amanda Stiles: New Smyrna Beach, FL

We thank God for faithful leaders, nine new small groups in 2024 and an end to the community developer’s scheme to charge for parking. Pray with us that God will use our position in the community center space to minister to the surrounding community and their families. We seek God’s continued provision for our day-school programs, food distribution program, healing prayer ministry and our ministry providing needs to local at-risk and foster families.

Pray for: 

  • our corporate growth in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
  • every believer to see themselves as leaders as they grow and mature in Christ
  • every member to participate in a mid-week small group
  • greater one-on-one connectedness through spiritual parenting and mentorship
  • the salvation of new souls in our community
  • increased deliverance and healing through the ministry of the Holy Spirit
  • provision to design and furnish a youth/young-adult space
  • financial provision to move forward with owning our own facility (currently renting).

Crossroads Community Church
Bobby & Wanda Alger: Winchester, VA

Pray that:

  • the next generation will step into their calling to serve in our church.
  • Bobby and Wanda steward their apostolic opportunities well.
  • God would reveal direction this year in our building process.
  • we increase the footprint of LIFE groups in our congregation.
  • we get traction in a church plant that is currently envisioned.

Cultivate Community Church
Christopher & Jenn Leiby: Akron, PA

Pray as we continue to pursue our vision of “Growing a Community of Faith, Family, and Fruitfulness,” which involves more active roles of impacting the community through our drive-thru prayer ministry, summer movie nights in a nearby park, and other initiatives God directs us to. We have seen plenty of breakthrough moments in our drive-thru prayer ministry, but we are believing for a greater release of the Father’s heart through it to see the captives set free, the sick healed, and the prophetic to be more active. Please pray as we cast vision for a youth group to develop as well as fresh rejuvenation of our home groups.  

Desert Streams Church
Daniel & Heather Burgess: Bend, OR

Pray that:

  • we would go deep into the Father’s love so that our identity would be formed by what He thinks about us
  • our small groups and their leaders would have many opportunities to represent Jesus to their friends and neighbors through hospitality
  • we would have grace to partner with Jesus for the healing of relationships and marriages
  • wisdom and financial blessing would be unlimited as we seek to develop our property
  • we would have wisdom for leadership development
  • we would be a blessing to our city
  • we would have favor with the city of Bend and the county as we open our property to a ministry that helps the unhoused people in our area
  • we would have favor with our neighbors and they wouldn’t fear as we welcome the poor and marginalized to our property for help and healing
  • we would experience revival in our city and our state!

DOVE Christian Fellowship Elizabethtown
Dave & Alissa Smith: Elizabethtown, PA

The word of the Lord to us this year has been “upgrade” both personally and as a church. We value your prayers as we continue to grow in depth of relationship with Jesus and in number. We believe that God is calling DOVE E-town to be a place where people can come, experience God, rest in His presence and find healing, restoration, and renewed hope. From there we pray that His people would be empowered to walk out in their strengths and into their God given callings. 

DOVE Christian Fellowship Lebanon
Dan & Jen Vogel: Lebanon, PA

Our theme for 2024 is “Rise Up!” Pray that our church will rise up to what God has for us in 2024. Pray we will rise up and meet the challenges of being all that God intends us to be and that our faith will increase to receive everything that God has for us. Pray for more increase that God will send more labors and individuals to join our church and continue to bless us financially and with health in our body. Pray for a spirit of repentance and holiness and for God’s Spirit to move upon us supernaturally.

DOVE Church Wilmington
Nate & Sarah Thirey: Wilmington, OH

Pray with us to continue in expectation of past prophetic words to be fully realized.

Pray that the personal ministry of each believer, in every aspect of their life, will be the cultural norm in our church.

DOVE Rivers of Life Fellowship
Rick & Sue Patterson: Strasburg, PA

Pray: 

  • that our identity would be in Christ alone, especially the youth
  • that the Lord will be glorified through us
  • for unity in the Spirit in the bonds of His love
  • for an increase in
    • more of a desire to join corporately in prayer for our church and the world
    • effectiveness in ministering to our community and spheres of influence 
  • that people will hear, obey, and fulfill their callings and visions 
  • for revival and transformation.

DOVE Westgate Church
Deryl & Mim Hurst: Ephrata, PA

Pray that:

  • the unity of area churches we are already experiencing would increase and that we would experience a mighty revival in south central PA
  • God would raise up new small-group leaders and that many new small groups would be established. Pray also for our new attendees to quickly assimilate into a small group.
  • God to raise up volunteers for the media team and children’s ministry team
  • there would be favor on the immigration process for our new associate pastors Daniel and Luzanne Esmeraldo and that their visas would be extended
  • we would experience a continued visitation of Holy Spirit’s presence during our worship services and small-group meetings
  • our elders and pastoral teams have wisdom as we hear God during our long-term planning process
  • our construction mortgage would be paid off.

Dwelling Place Worship Center
Lora White: Philadelphia, PA

Thanks for your prayers! We have relocated to a new building in Southwest/South Philadelphia area.

Pray for:

  • Evangelism and discipleship in our Community Connect Groups to increase.
  • Healthy collaboration among the churches, local stores, schools, police and fire departments in our community.
  • More administrative hands to assist at church activities during the week.
  • Leaders to continue being trained at our DOVE Global Leadership & Ministry School campus.

Freedom Lighthouse Ministries
James & Kelli Martin: Fort Loudon, PA

Our mantel for Freedom Lighthouse Ministries in 2024 is “PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD, MAKE STRAIGHT PATHS FOR HIM” (Isaiah 40 and Mark 1).

Pray for us as we:

  • We are encouraged as we are seeing supernatural healing in physical bodies and spiritual breakthroughs.
  • The Lord has been faithful and we believe; as we prepare the way for Him and clearly communicate His goodness and presence to others, we will experience more freedom in ourselves and those in our sphere of influence.
  • We intend to install Phase 1 of a community playground on our property in 2024; in an effort to bless our neighbors and share the love of Jesus with them.
  • We are asking the Lord to clarify a succession plan for leadership and trust His faithfulness and timing.

Graceway Fellowship
Jeff & Krysti Hoisington: Worcester, MA

Pray with us for:

  • Lord brings the people to our church that are called to be there.
  • Leadership team will place the right people in the right ministry they equipped to lead.
  • Power of the Holy Spirit moves & God’s Kingdom is advanced through our church and the surrounding churches!

House to Home Christian Fellowship
John & Kimberly Henry: Fontana, CA

We are thanking the Lord for new growth and opportunities to share our house-church vision.

  • Pray for continued multiplication of house churches in this region.
  • Pray for continued increase in souls and disciples, especially youth and young couples who will catch the vision for house church, open their homes and hearts, and step into leadership roles.
  • Pray for our quarterly Infusion Worship Night, that many local churches will continue to join us in worship, unity, spirit, and truth. We are investing in the Kingdom by renting Inland Empire, a local event space and inviting all in our region to worship and pray together.

Identity Church
Kevin & Mariella Kazemi: Canton, Ohio

Pray that our elder team will be wise in leading God’s people. Pray for God‘s protection over them and the Identity family as we focus on preaching the gospel with power.

Pray we will:

  • For our church to keep reaching the harvest and be strategic and intentional in church planting.
  • For Eldership wisdom from above to make decisions in leading God’s people.
  • We receive creative ideas from the Lord in reaching the lost.
  • We will not be small-minded, but follow the Lord locally and globally in faith.
  • We see more doors open to preach the gospel with God confirming His Word with signs and wonders.

Lighthouse Christian Center
Nate & Christina Desjardins: Feeding Hills, MA

Pray that we would: 

  • be faithful to fulfill our mission of building families, transforming communities, and releasing the Kingdom of God
  • continue to cultivate an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit is free to move powerfully in our midst
  • be faithful to fulfill the greatest commandment, to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.  

Living Stones Christian Fellowship
Lane & Diane Sutherly: Newmanstown, PA

Pray for our church to:

  • Reach out to our community to share the gospel and love of Jesus Christ.
  • Minister spiritually to the 250 people coming to our food bank monthly and; the 60 to 80 people we serve a free meal on Friday.
  • Help people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and become disciples to grow in faith.
  • Grow and build a strong foundation on the Word of God in our body.
  • Continue to be a lighthouse in our community and that the Lord would bring helpers to serve in the body and community.
  • Walk in a fresh anointing in the Holy Spirit.

New Life Church
Chris & Sofie Smucker: New Holland, PA

There is a relevant timetable and significant plan from God for this partner church as they have Kingdom influence in their local community and the nations. Pray for the lead elder and team to receive grace from God to function together properly as they partner with Holy Spirit to make disciples who make disciples, build and multiply the church, and equip the members.

  • Pray for the proclamation of the good news of the Kingdom of God to those who do not know the Lord.
  • Pray for a revelation of God’s Word to teach/equip believers to live in their God-given identity and destiny.
  • Pray for Holy Spirit to fill and empower every member to live victoriously and fulfill their God-given ministry.

Newport Church
Merle & Cheree Shenk: Elm, PA

We praise God for the development happening in and through Newport Church.

Pray with us for:

  • Continued growth in reaching our region and seeing the gospel reach beyond the walls of our church.
  • Lengtheners and strengtheners assigned by God to serve together.
  • Ministry teams to walk in great fruitfulness and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • Great provision for our new vision.
  • Anointing and wisdom for our staff, pastoral, and leadership teams as God expands our responsibilities this year.
  • Our church to walk in authentic community, support the raising up and launching of next-generation leaders, for creative outreach, and the planting of new churches and life groups.

North Gate DOVE Christian Fellowship
Jim & Jeni Shade: Hamburg, PA

Pray for us:

  • To help each believer to find their place and call to North Gate home.
  • To reach the younger generations in our community; build a solid foundation in their relationship with Jesus Christ; and disciple them as part of the church today.
  • To encourage churches to unite to touch the Borough of Hamburg.
  • To bless Israel through our prayer and financially.
  • To impart the heart of our Father for missions, and for laborers to join us in serving to build His Kingdom.
  • To have an abundance of favor with talents donated or finances given to update the building where we meet to celebrate

Pray for Jim:

  • To encourage and equip the body of Christ to walk in their calling and destiny.
  • To disciple leaders in their sphere of influence.

Overflow Community Church
Doug & Jen Lehman: Chambersburg, PA

“Overflow continues to shine brightly on the west side of Chambersburg, providing opportunities to reach those in difficult places, reconnect people with Jesus, and walk alongside them as He brings freedom and transformation.”

Praise God for:

  • a growing elder team and leaders who are willing to dive into messes 
  • new and reinvigorated life groups
  • opportunities to cross-pollinate with other churches and ministries both locally and internationally.

Pray with us for:

  • Overflow to boldly share the gospel in 2025 
  • passionate youth leaders who have a vision for youth in our church and city 
  • financial resources as we look to purchase a property next door and continue to send missionaries to the nations
  • discipleship classes to be filled with people who have just met Jesus and people who have returned to a relationship with Him.

Perry Hall Family Worship Center
Dominic & Lisa Correlli: Perry Hall, MD

God has guided our church for over 2 decades, taking us from our garage, to our basement to a brick and mortar location. We started with a laser focus on spreading the gospel, and that is still the heartbeat. We are currently building new, exciting small groups as directed by the Holy Spirit and leaning into all that God has for us. Over the last two years, we have been discovering new ways to reach out to the local community as well as our online viewers. We are also highly focused on equipping the saints to do the work of the Church, carrying God’s Word into the world.

Pray that:

  • The gospel would continue to permeate our community.
  • Our church continues growing deeper in God’s Word and reaching more people.
  • Our small groups build up our congregation as we explore the Bible in new and challenging ways.
  • We reach the people of Perry Hall and our online community through innovative forms of outreach.
  • We continue to rely on the Holy Spirit and God’s Word as we lean into what God wants.

Revival Outreach Ministries International
McClinton & Tammie Porter: Chicago, IL

There is a relevant timetable and significant plan from God for this partner church as they have Kingdom influence in their local community and the nations. Pray for the lead elder and team to receive grace from God to function together properly as they partner with Holy Spirit to make disciples who make disciples, build and multiply the church, and equip the members.

  • Pray for the proclamation of the good news of the Kingdom of God to those who do not know the Lord.
  • Pray for a revelation of God’s Word to teach/equip believers to live in their God-given identity and destiny.
  • Pray for Holy Spirit to fill and empower every member to live victoriously and fulfill their God-given ministry.

The CROSSing
David & Sandra Redish: Lexington, KY

Pray for:

  • our outreach ministry to University of KY students and all the Lord brings our way
  • multiplying opportunities for each of us to minister to others
  • the development of a group of 6-10 students who will commit to being a Bible study and outreach group for the summer through Christmas
  • increasing anointing to teach the Word and minister in miracles to extend the Kingdom.

The Fireplace Christian Fellowship
Bryan & Rachel Stevenson: Myerstown, PA

Last year saw a renewed sense of mission as we sent various short-term teams and commissioned a couple to mission work in Arizona. We are seeing more come to the Lord and being baptized into the family of God.

  • Pray for God to continue to lead others into the world to see His Kingdom advance.
  • Praise God for His abundant provision for these teams as well as the needs of The Fireplace.
  • Pray for more spiritual parents.

VibrantChurch
Craig & Denise Sensenig: Terre Hill, PA

Praise God for raising up a vibrant youth group that loves God and delights in meeting for praise and worship! Thank Him for bringing the group additional leaders.

Pray for:

  • God to raise up leaders for various ministry roles within VibrantChurch.
  • Spiritually healthy marriages and families.
  • Financial provision and blessing to eliminate building debt.
  • God would send a great revival to our church and our region and that we would be prepared to disciple the harvest of new believers.

WINGS Christian Fellowship
Heather Sabin: Dayton, OH

Pray for us that: 

  • we will continue to touch our community with the love of Jesus
  • Holy Spirit will continue to direct us and give us wisdom in the outreach of BellHOP Café and House of Prayer.
  • we would grow, reproduce, impact others, and reach beyond what is comfortable, expecting God to do miraculous wonders. Pray that ultimately, this would lead many to a wholehearted relationship with Jesus.

As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7 NIV