DOVE ELC European Leadership Conference 2024

2024/09/14 - By Dirk Develing

Welcome, European Kingdom Leaders!

We're thrilled to invite you to the annual DOVE ELC European Leadership Conference.

This year it will be in The Netherlands and we're focusing on how to develop your God-given leadership skills to advance His kingdom in Europe. Our conference is rooted in the DOVE values that bind us as a spiritual family.

Who should be there?

  • All DOVE Europe Leaders
  • Invited friends of DOVE leaders
  • People who are interested of being part of the global family
  • Church planters in Europe
  • Apostolic (network) leaders Europe

This page will be frequently updated as new details become available.
Last update: 22th of September 2024 16:18 hours

What to expect at the DOVE ELC 2024?

Join this conference, where we will gather to equip and empower church and ministry leaders with practical strategies to grow healthy leaders, churches, and spiritual families.

This conference will focus on authentic leadership and ministry application, emphasizing key topics such as:

  • Spiritual Parenting: Raising the next generation of Kingdom leaders.
  • Accountability: Building trust and transparency in leadership.
  • Church as Family: Growing a community rooted in spiritual families—fathers, brothers, and children working together for growth.
  • Healthy Leadership: How healthy leaders create healthy churches that lead to lasting Kingdom growth.
  • Team Decision-Making: Effective collaboration within ministry teams.
  • Empowering Others: Releasing people into ministry and leadership.
  • Networking: Connect with like-minded leaders across Europe, fostering relationships that could lead to future collaborations and kingdom expansion.

EMPOWERING YOU!

  • Throughout the day, you will hear inspiring stories from leaders sharing how spiritual parenting and leadership have impacted their lives and ministries.
  • In addition to engaging workshops, there will be panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and small group discussions where you can dive deeper into key topics and share experiences with other leaders.
  • We will also gather for excellent meals, providing a time of fellowship to build relationships and forge connections that can help shape the future of your ministry.
  • This is an incredible opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with other leaders, and be part of a movement that’s building strong, healthy churches for Kingdom impact.

Meet the Kingdom Leaders who will share their experience on the DOVE ELC 2024

We're inviting leaders who don't just talk the talk but walk the walk. These are mature leaders deeply in love with Jesus and committed to the path of true servanthood. The moment they committed to this conference, they committed to sharing their hearts and serving you in the best way they know how. This is a unique opportunity to not just hear about the kingdom but to experience it, to live it, and to grow in it alongside like-minded individuals.

Merle Shenk

Following God across continents

Merle serves as the International Director of DOVE.
He is also the lead elder at Newport Church in Pennsylvania (USA). After planting a church in South Africa and living there for 11 years, Merle returned to the USA to continue his ministry work.

Dirk Develing

Trying to be a Jesus imitator

Dirk is a multifaceted leader who serves the body of Christ worldwide. With a passion for discipleship and multiplication, he also owns a business. Alongside his wife Hanneke, Dirk serves as team leader for DOVE Europe.

Hanneke Develing

Lover of Jesus for 20 years

Hanneke has been serving God since 2003, starting with a youth outreach in her hometown of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Today, she and her husband Dirk lead a house church and assist others in starting house churches and Disciple Making Movements. Hanneke co-leads the DOVE European team with Dirk.

Larry Kreider

Long term follower of Jesus

Larry is the founder of DOVE International and also serves on the DOVE Europe team. With 15 years as the senior pastor of DOVE Christian Fellowship in Pennsylvania, Larry has seen the community grow from a single small group to over 2,300 members. But also started a micro church network.
Today, DOVE has expanded to more than 1100 local churches worldwide.

Coming soon

More details will follow.

Workshops & break-out sessions

More details about workshops and breakout session will follow here.

About The DOVE Family

The DOVE family is a global network of churches and ministries spanning six continents and 26 countries. United by a set of deeply-held kingdom values, we are committed to knowing God the Father through His Son Jesus Christ and living by His Word. Our mission is threefold: prayer, evangelism, and discipleship.

We believe in the
power of spiritual families, spiritual parenting, and intergenerational connections. Our commitment to these principles is evident in our structure, which includes over 1000 churches and ministries and thousands of small groups. These groups serve as the building blocks of our community, fostering deep relationships and spiritual growth.

Our focus extends beyond the walls of the church. We are dedicated to
fulfilling the Great Commission through various means, including arts, publications, and media. We also prioritize social responsibility, reaching out to the poor and needy both locally and internationally.


In essence, the DOVE family is a vibrant network of churches and ministries, committed to transforming lives and communities through the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.


Our conference will be deeply rooted in the DOVE values that guide our spiritual family. Learn More About Our Values

Practical conference details

WHERE?

Corendon Airport Hotel

Schipholweg 275
1171 PK Badhoevedorp Netherlands

WHEN?

Thursday
14.11.2014, 19:00 hours

to
Saturday
16.11.2024, 22.00 hours

TRANSPORTATION

If you are arriving by plane, we’ve got you covered with a shuttle service from the airport.

PRICING*

Full Package €350
(Thu - Sun, 3 days, 3 nights, all meals + conference fee)

2 days, 2 nights Package €300
(Fri - Sun, 2 nights, all meals + conference fee)

2 days, 1 night Package €250
(Fri - Sat, 1 night, all meals + conference fee)

Friday and Saturday €190
includes lunch, dinner + conference fee)

Friday only €100
(includes lunch, dinner + conference fee)

Saturday only €100

(includes lunch, dinner + conference fee)

* If the price is a barrier to your participation, please feel free to contact us about scholarship opportunities.

Register for the conference.

Questions

Will I have a roommate?

Absolutely, we aim to pair up solo guests in shared rooms. Couples will naturally be accommodated together. If you'd prefer a single room, just let it know in the registration form. Keep in mind that this will incur an extra hotel fee.

Will there be translation available?

The conference will be conducted in English.
As we anticipate attendees from various language backgrounds, we kindly request those who require translation services to make their own arrangements for their respective languages.

Will there be childcare available?

There is no childcare available during the conference.
We encourage leader couples to arrange childcare at home so they can attend the conference with full focus and no distractions. If that's not possible, consider having one parent stay at home.
However, if they really want to attend together, the option is to arrange childcare in their hotel room.

How can I pay for the conference?

You have two options for payment for the conference. We accept both cash (in EURO) and wire transfers. For wire transfers, please use the following details:

Account Name: The Living
IBAN: NL03INGB0009553399
BIC Code: INGBNL2A

ING Bank N.V.
Foreign Operations
PO Box 1800
1000 BV Amsterdam

We prefer a wire transfer, but choose the method that's most convenient for you!