What is Pioneer Mission? 

SCBA recognise that the world is changing fast and that we need to explore new ways of how we do might share the good news of Jesus with people today. For this reason, we support a number of pioneering initiatives across our association.  This page will tell you some of the stories of those who are pioneering and how you can find out more about getting involved or even starting your own pioneering initiative.

For SCBA, a pioneering initiative engages with a community, group or network who are not currently being reached by an existing church.  Pioneers do not begin with a set plan but start instead with seeking God’s guidance by listening to the people they engage with and seeking out open and key people with whom to connect (often called people of peace).  This listening process will shape any pioneering initiatives that might emerge.

To find out more about Pioneer Mission within SCBA contact Clare

You can see how Pioneering is impacting local communities by clicking here 

SCBA Pioneer Gatherings – if you are pioneering within the SCBA area and you’d like to find out about our gatherings, please get in touch with Rev Clare

Resource

Two Grove booklets are useful places to begin exploring Pioneering:

• Ev 101 Starting, Assessing and Sustaining Pioneer Mission: A Guide for Pioneers, Permission-givers and Local Churches
• Ev 113 Pioneer Ministry in New Housing Areas: Personal Reflections and a Practical Guide ?

For Pioneering with new housing developments the New Housing Hub is a good place to look.
You can find out what Baptists Together say about Pioneering on their website.
The Church Mission Society has FAQs on pioneers and pioneering from an Anglican perspective