Pray for the International Apostolic Council
When praying for the International Apostolic Council, please pray for:
- wisdom, discernment, and grace to encourage, equip, and strengthen leaders in the DOVE family worldwide
- safety for apostolic leaders and their families as they travel to many nations to minister to the DOVE family leaders worldwide
- a release and empowering of younger leadership on every level throughout the world, and for new apostolic leaders with the same spiritual DNA that God has called to join the DOVE global family
- the production of leadership resources that will help present and future generations of apostolic leaders and church leaders
- a healthy leadership succession transfer of DOVE International’s leadership from Larry and LaVerne Kreider to Merle and Cheree Shenk in April 2024
- grace from God to help train and release many future, healthy DOVE leaders throughout the world during the next few years.
Merle and Cheree Shenk
International Director
Please pray:
- for the succession process of DOVE International’s leadership to be healthy and filled with grace
- for wisdom as they serve in various leadership roles
- for refreshment, healing, and provision for pastors, leaders, and churches in the DOVE movement
- as they lead Newport Church in the USA. Pray for the leaders and ministry team as they serve to equip the church.
- that they have divine connections and the momentum of the Holy Spirit leading in and through their lives and ministry
- for their children to grow deep roots in their walks with the Lord and enjoy serving in the work of ministry together
- for God’s health, protection, and provision in their lives.
Ron and Bonnie Myer
Assistant International Director
Pray that Ron and Bonnie:
- continue to keep their walk with Jesus first and foremost above anything they do
- would grow in influence and impact drawing leaders closer to Jesus
- exercise wisdom in time management while increasing capacity.
Pray specifically that Ron has:
- wisdom and discernment as assistant international director
- insight and foresight as he serves DOVE International as director of operations for the DOVE International office
- insight as he provides oversight to Peter Bunton in his leadership to DMI and Nick Payne, who leads DOVE USA Youth. These two ministries are key to the DOVE USA scope of ministry.
- grace as he guides the USA apostolic team in empowering and releasing leaders as they provide oversight for USA churches
- adapts and adjusts to new systems to provide more efficiency and effectiveness in ministry.
Peter and Ruth Ann Bunton
Director of DOVE Mission International
Pray for Peter:
- to effectively help churches in the USA develop a vision for world missions
- as he meets with and prepares potential long-term missionaries and cares for those already on the mission field
- as he oversees an extensive program of short-term mission teams
- as he teaches, writes, and serves as an instructor to those pursuing graduate theological education
- to serve on the DOVE Europe apostolic team with wisdom.
Pray for Ruth Ann:
- in her work as a trained spiritual director and as a volunteer with two local community outreaches.
Hesbone and Violet Odindo
Hesbone and Violet serve on the DOVE Africa Apostolic Council, lead the DOVE Kenya Apostolic Council, and oversee churches in the Kisumu region in Kenya.
Pray specifically for:
- wisdom to handle varied leadership responsibilities
- an empowering to identify and mentor leaders throughout Kenya and across Africa
- Hesbone and Violet as they plan and oversee leadership training, especially amongst the next generation
- vision and capacity to empower church planters
- financial provision for their family and ministry needs.
Ibrahim and Diane Omondi
Please pray for Ibrahim and Diane as they serve in DOVE Africa and the body of Christ as a whole. Ibrahim and Diane give leadership to the DOVE Africa Apostolic Council, DOVE Missions Africa, and DOVE Nairobi.
Pray for:
- safety and provision for strategic visits to various nations in the DOVE Africa family. Pray that leaders will be encouraged and receive divine guidance as they interact and teach
- divine wisdom in identifying and equipping a new generation of leaders
- grace to keep a balance between ministry and personal health, both physical and spiritual
- a breakthrough for construction of the DOVE Africa Prayer Center
- clarity for every step.
Steve and Mary Prokopchak
Pray for Steve and Mary:
- as they serve on the DOVE International Apostolic Council, the USA Apostolic Council, and lead the Caribbean apostolic team
- to continue to see succession in areas of responsibility to the next generation of leaders
- to remain physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy
- for Steve’s blogs and writings to grow in depth and in readership
- for further training opportunities to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus
- to continue to mentor the next generation in marriage, leadership, and individual callings.
Brian and Janet Sauder
Pray for Brian and Janet as they lead various apostolic teams and oversee apostolic leaders and church leaders.
Pray specifically for:
- wisdom in decision-making and leadership as they both serve on the International Apostolic Council
- Brian’s leadership of the DOVE Canada Apostolic Council and for the training of leaders in DOVE Canada
- Brian as he serves on the DOVE Southeast Asia leadership team and oversees apostolic leaders there
- strategic expansion as Brian directs the DOVE Global Leadership & Ministry School and oversees numerous training projects
- Brian and Janet as they mentor and train leaders in various levels of leadership.
Recognized Spiritual Advisors
Keith Yoder, Tony Fitzgerald, and Marilyn Fitzgerald
Pray for our spiritual advisors, who are placed in our lives by the Lord for wise council, accountability, and spiritual oversight. The DOVE International Apostolic Council members meet individually as needed and as a team for discernment and prayer together.
DOVE Stewardship Team
Earl Shirk (chairman), Ron Myer (treasurer), David Brechbill, Rob Kurtz, and Bob Kreider
Pray for our stewardship team, who are business owners and managers that provide fiscal and legal counsel for the administrative and business practices of DOVE International.
Pray for DOVE’s founders
Larry and LaVerne Kreider
DOVE International Founders
Please pray:
- for continued healthy transition into our new season
- a great sabbatical in May and June connecting with the Lord, with one another, and with our family
- vision and focus for the Larry Kreider Leadership Podcast
- grace for the process of building a new home
- health and blessing on our family, our children, and our grandchildren
- wisdom and guidance for the various networks or ministries that Larry serves as a recognized spiritual advisor
- wisdom and safety and anointing as we travel and minister to the DOVE family as spiritual grandparents and minister to the broader body of Christ in this next season.