It is not the desire of Dove Ministries International to attempt any legal control over the local church in any way.

Dove Ministries International will not seek control of properties, assets, resources, or individuals. Dove Ministries International has no desire for ungodly financial gain.

Dove Ministries Internationa does not demand that affiliated or associated churches financially support the ministry of Dove Ministries International above the normal obligation to Biblical principles of tithes and offerings.

Dove Ministries International seeks to neither censor nor endorse personal beliefs or opinions of the affiliated or associated churches, except when such personal beliefs and opinions are demonstrably in violation of Biblical principles and teachings.

Dove Ministries International does not offer itself as a controlling force in services, meetings, or gatherings within the local body of an affiliated or associated church. The definition of "meetings" here extends to Board of Trustees and leadership meetings. The desire of Dove Ministries International is to assist, not to control or dominate.

Dove Ministries International will never use the membership of associated or affiliated churches as sources for fund raising. Dove Ministries International will never make personal appeals for financial support in an associated or affiliated church without the express consent of the Senior Pastor of the church.

Dove Ministries International will not demand that leadership or membership of any affiliated or associated church attend sponsored workshops, conferences, or training opportunities.

Dove Ministries International will not impose any of its written literature, produced video, or produced audio on the ministry of an affiliated or associated church.

Dove Ministries International will not demand inspection of an associated church's financial records. Dove Ministries International is prepared to offer Biblical financial advice upon written request. The financial records of an affiliated church must be available for review upon a two-week written request by Dove Ministries International.

Dove Ministries International is the covering organization, and is under no financial obligation either to the affiliated or to the associated church. Each church must establish a sound and Biblically based financial structure of its own. This financial structure must be of exemplary credibility.