Pioneer Spectrum

Pioneer Spectrum

Welcome to the Pioneer Spectrum


A tool to shape constructive conversations around pioneering mission in every place and space

How can we…

  • enable a mixed ecology of church?
  • create churches that meet different people groups wherever they are at?
  • help pioneers and church planters discern their vocation?
  • create mission strategies that are adapted to each and every context?

The pioneer spectrum tool is designed to help explore all of these questions…

From Tina and Paul (the creators)


The pioneer spectrum is designed to help shape constructive conversations.

  • It brings practical experience of pioneering mission and missional theology together to provide a rich resource.
  • We invite you to take time to engage with the pioneer spectrum and its theology. 
  • Then we invite you to explore the elements of the toolbox and apply them in your ministry. Enjoy!

Who is it for?


  • Individual pioneers
  • A team of vocations advisers
  • A vocations adviser working with an emerging pioneer
  • A church council, church leadership team, regional council who are developing a mission plan or strategy
  • A learning community of pioneers and missional leaders

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How does the Pioneer Spectrum help?


The pioneer spectrum is a way of seeing and understanding mission and church planting in the UK today.

  • Are you an adaptor, reproducer, innovator or activist? Many pioneers find it helps to use the spectrum as they continue to explore their own particular calling.
  • Do you have to manage a team in mission locally or regionally and want useful tools to help you help other flourish in their ministries?
  • Do you guide others as they explore vocations?

The pioneer spectrum and the tools provided here can help.

Upcoming events


GrĂĽnderGeist Festival, Karlsruhe, Germany

19 October 2024

Tina is introducing the Pioneer Spectrum

The development of this resource has been supported by the South-Central Regional Training Partnership, in partnership with Church Mission Society.

The pioneer spectrum is hosted by