How Do I Get There?

The Journey To The Field

The Journey to the Field can often appear to be long and daunting. If God has placed a passion for the unreached, those with the greatest need and the least opportunity to hear the gospel, on your heart, then you may feel you need some more help in exploring the next step. It may not be that far out of reach for you!

Pioneers want to explore a potential partnership with you. Pioneers have learned many things about helping people get involved over the years. The Bible says that, “plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Prov 15:22 NIV). We would encourage you to consider using Pioneers as a possible voice of counsel in your journey into mission. Pioneers call this “Mentoring Towards Mission.”

What is the application process like with Pioneers?

Initial Contact

Pioneers want to help you explore your vision for mission by mentoring you throughout the process. We feel the best way to do this is by talking with you. Feel free to call or email us. It would also be great to meet you in person to begin building a relationship where you can share your heart for mission and learn about our Core Values.

Preliminary Information Form

If you feel you would like to explore Pioneers further, it would be really helpful if you completed a Preliminary Information Form. This will allow us to get a more detailed picture of your heart for mission. You will at no stage be obligated to Pioneers. Please feel free to explore all the agencies/options that you might have.

Formal Application

If you feel ready to partner with Pioneers, the next stage would be to fill in a Formal Application. Although completing this form does not commit you to Pioneers, it does signal a very serious consideration to us on your part.

References & Interview

Once references have been collected and thorough discussions with your sending church have been completed, Pioneers will invite you and one of your church leaders to attend an interview at the UK missions centre, Bawtry Hall. At this point, you may be given a clear set of requirements and recommendations that Pioneers believe would best help you as you continue to prepare for life on the field. We strive to look at your life and experiences and determine a course of action that is relevant and customised to your journey towards mission.

Candidate Orientation Programme

You will be invited to attend a week-long orientation to Pioneers, held at the UK missions centre, Bawtry Hall. The programme will provide valuable insights into the preparations needed for the field, as well as the opportunity to explore many areas and issues relevant to missionary life.

Generate Support

We will encourage you, right from the beginning, to gather people around you to commit to praying for you and those who may feel prompted to financially support you.

The Journey to the Field (In Brief!)

Initial Contact >> Preliminary Information Form >> Formal Application >> References >> Interview >> Candidate Orientation Programme (5 days) >> Join Pioneers >> Generate Support >> Leave for the Field