Video: Greg Bakker on missional humility

Rev Greg Bakker, co-creator of Pioneering Parishes, recently spoke to Jenn Camirand on the topic of Missional Humility.

Is pioneering about taking another’s territory

Advent and Christmas are seasons in the life of the church which present rich wells of inspiration and encouragement for pioneers.

Abunas – the 65th tribe?

A conversation about cultivating a new, transcendent tribe of peacemakers in South Sudan.

The Slave Bible: a reflection

Sheila Akomiah-Conteh reflects on the existence of the 'Slave Bible' - a sobering reminder of how even sacred texts have been used to propagate evil - and the profound hope in God's ability to work for good in all circumstances.

Pioneer’s new book on embodied prayer as mission

London Pioneer School experience bears fruit in new publication

Are all pioneers young, male and cool?

Are the stereotypes true?

Entangled histories: John Chilembwe

Harvey Kwiyani tells the story of a legendary figure in the resistance of colonialism, whose statue now stands on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.

Is pioneering all about church planting?

Pioneering is frequently associated with church planting initiatives, but should it be?

Seeing the wood and seeing the trees

Two recently published articles may encourage us to both zoom in and zoom out to see a clearer picture of our own missional context.

Pioneering Parishes: the word is getting out

Pioneering Parishes is about redirecting congregations’ energy outward into their local communities.

Jesus: pioneer of pioneers

As Jesus initiated newness, so he calls his followers to do the same, says Greg Bakker

Clown state

Tina Hodgett finds the similarities between pioneering and clowning hit her like a custard pie in the face.