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.

Do pioneers only plant churches?

Pioneers often enable new communities but is that all they do?

Do pioneers all think and act alike?

There are broad classifications and within them usually lots of varieties.

Are all pioneers young, male and cool?

Are the stereotypes true?

Is pioneering all about church planting?

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

The role of the priest

There is a skill set around holding together the time-honoured and new expressions of church, says Greg Bakker.

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

Is everyone a pioneer?

Of course our gifts are not all the same, but congregations can enable newness...

Nothing in Common?

Greg Bakker imagines how life could be different for parish priests and pioneers

Does pioneering devalue the time-honoured church?

Greg Bakker examines this question and has a question for you

Unravelling a continuous creative thread

What started as churchyard clearance has grown into a multifaceted community project