# DOVE Europe

> A FAMILY OF KINGDOM-MINDED SOULS AND MINISTRIES ACROSS EUROPE

Worldwide family of churches. A FAMILY OF KINGDOM-MINDED SOULS AND MINISTRIES ACROSS EUROPE ▞ Let's connect! ▞ A Worldwide Family Rejoicing in Jesus! “To build a relationship with Jesus, with one another, and to reach the world from house to house, city to city, nation to nation.” Prayer,…

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## Pages

- [European Leadership Conference 2026](https://www.dove-europe.org/dove-elc-2026): Join DOVE Europe leaders for the European Leadership Conference. A gathering for apostolic leaders, church planters and kingdom-minded believers across Europe.
- [Our Team](https://www.dove-europe.org/leadership): Meet the servant leaders of DOVE Europe — a team committed to equipping and empowering others.
- [Resources](https://www.dove-europe.org/resources): Explore articles, videos and podcasts to fuel kingdom growth across Europe.
- [Our Story](https://www.dove-europe.org/story)
- [Video and shorts](https://www.dove-europe.org/video-shorts): Watch inspiring video teachings from DOVE Europe leaders on church, mission, and kingdom life.
- [Our Family](https://www.dove-europe.org/family): DOVE Europe is a worldwide spiritual family. Discover the kingdom expressions across Europe.
- [Home](https://www.dove-europe.org/): Across 35 European Countries A Worldwide Family Rejoicing in Jesus. Building relationships from house to house, city to city, nation to nation. A global family
- [Podcasts & Audio](https://www.dove-europe.org/podcasts-audio): Listen to The Unboxed Church Podcast — conversations on church, leadership, and kingdom life with DOVE Europe.
- [Our Values ](https://www.dove-europe.org/values)
- [Contact](https://www.dove-europe.org/contact): Get in touch with DOVE Europe — by phone, email, or post.

## Blogs

- [Leading with Humility: Embracing Servant Leadership](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/leading-with-humility-embracing-servant-leadership): Sometimes Jesus was blunt and hard-hitting. At these times, there appear to be no exceptions to what He says. He does not soften his language. One of the prime examples of Jesus being so forthright is…
- [The Power of the Family Model in Ministry](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-power-of-the-spiritual-family-model-in-ministry): Imagine two worlds: one where growth is nurtured, and another where power is preserved. This is the story of two types of apostolic ministries I've observed over the years. One is built on a family mo…
- [What is a DMM (Disciple Making Movement)?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/what-is-a-dmm-disciple-making-movement): A Disciple Making Movement (DMM) is a strategy for evangelism and disciple-making that aims to rapidly multiply disciples and churches in a particular region or people group.It involves a simple and r…
- [Healthy Decision Making in the Kingdom](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/healthy-decision-making-in-the-kingdom): A kingdom approach in making the best decisions — guided by prayer and the involvement of all people.
- [The 10 D’s of the Devil:](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider): The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10.
  - [How do Christian leaders fall into deception?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-how-do-christian-leaders-fall-into-deception): The fall starts with subtle, progressive steps beginning with unmet expectations from God, loved ones, or ourselves. When left unaddressed, these expectations turn into disappointment and unresolved anger or resentment, forming a bitter root. Without applying God's grace and forgiveness, this bitterness steadily grows from one harmful stage to the next, eventually leading down a destructive path.
  - [Does forgiving someone mean excusing the wrong they did?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-does-forgiving-someone-mean-excusing-the-wrong-they-did): Forgiveness does not justify the wrong done to you, but it liberates you from the burden of bitterness. Forgiving others and applying God's grace is essential to move past disappointment before it takes root in your heart. God's grace empowers believers to forgive, preventing unresolved resentment from defiling relationships and opening the door to deception.
  - [What makes a believer start envying other people's lives?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-what-makes-a-believer-start-envying-other-people-s-lives): Unchecked disappointment quickly turns into discontentment, causing believers to believe the grass is greener on the other side. In this stage, individuals lose sight of their own blessings and focus on envying others. Overcoming this mindset requires applying scripture and recognizing that true contentment is found in a relationship with God rather than external circumstances.
  - [Is spiritual doubt the same thing as disbelief?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-is-spiritual-doubt-the-same-thing-as-disbelief): Doubt is a dangerous stage where someone questions settled truths, leaving them wavering and unstable like a wave tossed by the wind. Disbelief, or unbelief, is the final form of doubt. It represents a deeper spiritual crisis where trusting God, His word, and His representatives is rejected, leading an individual to depart from the living God.
  - [Why do people fail to realize they are deceived?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-why-do-people-fail-to-realize-they-are-deceived): Deception typically begins from unaddressed unmet expectations and involves believing lies about oneself and others. Those who are deceived rarely realize their condition because deception distorts their perception of reality. This distorted thinking leads people to make poor decisions based on false beliefs while mistakenly feeling their disobedience is justified through human reasoning.
  - [What causes believers to abandon their God-given commitments?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-what-causes-believers-to-abandon-their-god-given-commitments): Giving up on God-given commitments, marriages, or ministries stems from disillusionment. In this stage, individuals lose their sense of purpose and vision, feeling like a broken vessel trapped in a dark hole with no way out. Left unresolved, this loss of direction leads deeper into despair, detouring believers entirely from their original calling.
  - [Can someone recover after their ministry or life is destroyed?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-10-d-of-the-devil-larry-kreider#faq-can-someone-recover-after-their-ministry-or-life-is-destroye): Complete destruction of dreams, ministries, and spiritual health is the enemy's ultimate goal, but recovery is always possible. At any point, believers can choose to receive God's grace and find freedom. God can redeem, restore, and use painful experiences for His glory, working all things together for the good of those who love Him.
- [The Leader's True Power: From Intimacy to Authority](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/the-leaders-true-power-from-intimacy-to-authority): Picture a rookie police officer, fresh from the academy. He’s standing on the side of a busy road, his uniform crisp, the badge gleaming on his chest. In his hand, he holds all the legal authority to…
- [Why Risk-Takers Change the World: The Power of Apostolic Pioneers](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers): Have you ever wondered what truly moves the world forward? Whether it’s an invention that changes how we live, a bold new idea that disrupts industries, or a group of people reshaping entire communities, there’s always someone at the forefront: the pioneer...
  - [What does an apostolic pioneer do in the church?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-what-does-an-apostolic-pioneer-do-in-the-church): In the church, apostolic pioneers break new ground, dream big, and create fresh strategies to advance the Kingdom of God. Rather than craving comfort or fearing failure, they introduce new ministries, revive lost truths, and bring energy where it is needed most. Their driving sense of calling pushes them through opposition and beyond what is considered safe or normal.
  - [Can a huge church planting goal be broken into smaller steps?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-can-a-huge-church-planting-goal-be-broken-into-smaller-steps): Yes. In 2013, DOVE International set a goal to grow from 250 to 1,000 churches by 2020. They broke this vision down into chewable chunks by asking each church to plant one new church in three and a half years, which would then duplicate. By uniting around this strategy, the network grew to 1,060 churches by 2020.
  - [Is sticking strictly to church traditions a problem?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-is-sticking-strictly-to-church-traditions-a-problem): Yes. While traditions provide comfort, they can also anchor believers in the past. Without pioneers pushing forward and adapting to a changing world, churches risk getting stuck preserving historical routines while missing what is happening today. Relying only on tradition to move forward is like trying to drive a car by only looking in the rearview mirror.
  - [Who needs to work alongside an apostolic leader?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-who-needs-to-work-alongside-an-apostolic-leader): Apostolic pioneers need pastors and teachers alongside them. While apostles excel at casting vision and breaking ground, they often lack pastoral counseling focus. For example, DOVE leader Larry Kreider concentrated on moving the mission forward while his wife and team handled personal care, ensuring the movement grew healthy and strong rather than just fast.
  - [How do pioneer leaders build sustainable ministry teams?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-how-do-pioneer-leaders-build-sustainable-ministry-teams): Pioneers build sustainability by raising up other leaders rather than merely gathering followers. Following the apostle Paul's example, they build teams capable of carrying on the mission independently. They equip and send believers into active ministry instead of allowing them to remain passive spectators who simply attend services.
  - [Do apostolic pioneers view risk differently than other leaders?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/why-risk-takers-change-the-world-the-power-of-apostolic-pioneers#faq-do-apostolic-pioneers-view-risk-differently-than-other-leade): Yes. Pioneers do not pursue risk for its own sake, but they embrace uncertainty as fuel for growth and change. Unlike those who seek security, apostolic leaders willingly step into the unknown because their eyes are fixed on a greater reward: seeing the Kingdom of God advance and transform lives.
- [10 Types of Modern-Day Apostles](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/10-types-of-modern-day-apostles): Much is written about apostles, but most of what is written focuses on only one or two different types of apostles. I believe there are at least ten different types of modern-day apostles modeledin th…
- [Cell Groups and House Churches: A Great Fit for Europe!](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe): Many of us are not aware that there is a long history of European churches flourishing due to the use of small groups. These groups are not merely a modern phenomenon, but we see examples both in the…
  - [Are house churches and small groups a modern invention in Europe?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-are-house-churches-and-small-groups-a-modern-invention-in-eu): Small groups are not a modern phenomenon. European churches have a long history of flourishing through small groups across different traditions in Scandinavia, Switzerland, the Baltic states, and France. Throughout history, when spiritual renewal occurred and Christians desired to know God better, they turned to meeting in smaller groups for prayer, discipleship, and evangelism, modeling both Scripture and early church practice.
  - [Did Martin Luther support Christians meeting in home groups?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-did-martin-luther-support-christians-meeting-in-home-groups): Martin Luther advocated for home groups in his 1526 Preface to the German Mass, writing that earnest Christians should assemble in houses to pray, read Scripture, baptize, receive communion, discipline one another, and care for the poor. However, Luther postponed implementing this plan across his congregations because he believed the German population of his day was a wild, rude, and tempestuous people.
  - [Do small group meetings replace regular Sunday church services?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-do-small-group-meetings-replace-regular-sunday-church-servic): Historically, small groups were designed to complement rather than replace public congregational worship. Leaders like Philip Jakob Spener in seventeenth-century Lutheran Pietism stressed that the church refers to believers gathering rather than a building. Spener organized small groups called collegia pietatis for mutual spiritual growth and Bible study, while maintaining that these private gatherings did not replace larger public church worship.
  - [How were Moravian small group bands set up?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-how-were-moravian-small-group-bands-set-up): Beginning in 1727 under Zinzendorf, Moravian bands were small groups of five to nine believers grouped by the same gender and marital status. Rather than meeting in church buildings, they met in homes or outdoors for pastoral care, confession of sin, and mutual prayer, drawing inspiration from how Jesus ministered to small groups like His twelve disciples.
  - [How effective are small groups compared to traditional preaching?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-how-effective-are-small-groups-compared-to-traditional-preac): John Wesley found intimate small groups far more impactful for personal transformation than pulpit sermons alone. When assessing the band meetings he established for moral accountability, instruction, and confession of sin, Wesley observed: "I have found by experience that one of these [people] has learned more from one hour's close discourse than ten years' public preaching!"
  - [What makes cell groups and house churches succeed?](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/cell-groups-and-house-churches-a-great-fit-for-europe#faq-what-makes-cell-groups-and-house-churches-succeed): Small groups flourish when churches view faith as communal rather than institutional and practice the priesthood of all believers, recognizing that all Christians can pray, serve, and teach. They thrive when holiness is seen as an ongoing life process, when leaders receive dedicated training, and when individual groups are connected within a broader network or movement rather than isolated.
- [Discovering the purpose of fivefold ministers](https://www.dove-europe.org/articles/discovering-the-purpose-of-fivefold-ministers): As a passionate believer, I'm always excited to share about the essential role fivefold ministers play in our spiritual journey. These unique individuals, gifted by God, are instrumental in guiding th…

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