[1] In the late 1970s,[2] Larry and LaVerne Kreider started a small group Bible study to reach unchurched youth in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The International Apostolic Council, led by Larry Kreider, was created to train, oversee and mentor new local leaders throughout the world.
The council oversees the DOVE International family of churches and includes leaders actively involved with the ministry.
[5] The Members of the Apostolic Council are Larry and LaVerne Kreider, Ron and Bonnie Myer, Peter and Ruth Ann Bunton, Hesbone and Violet Odindo, Ibrahim and Diane Omondi, Steve and Mary Prokopchak, Brian and Janet Sauder, and Merle and Cheree Shenk.
One such ministry training organization is Christian Leaders Institute, which uses DOVE International's materials on house churches.