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Applications
Since our last newsletter when the applications process went live on our website, we are delighted to say that we have received interest from across the island...
January 2024: Vocations Weekend
A Vocations Retreat was held from January 28th-28th in the Dromantine Conference Centre, near Newry, for those exploring ordination in the Church of Ireland.
Spreading the word.
Members of the Pioneer Ministry Leadership Team met with a group of Diocesan Directors of Ordinands from around the island to bring them up to speed with the Selection Process for pioneers.
Pioneering in Cork, Cloyne and Ross
The Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross recently hosted a Pioneer Ministry workshop. Read on to find out more.
Spreading the Word: Synods
Find out more about and see photos of Pioneer Ministry’s recent presentations at the diocesan synods of Cork, Down and Dromore and Connor.
Reaching the Next Generation
Find out more about the work that the Church of Ireland Youth Department and Pioneer Ministry are beginning together.
Training Pioneers
Work to plan and confirm a selection and discernment process for pioneers is underway. Read here to find out more.
Connections in London
Read all about Rob’s recent trip to London to meet with leaders from all around the world at Alpha’s Leadership Conference.
General Synod 2023
Lots of connections were made at General Synod and, crucially, the motion for the establishment of the Pioneer Ministry Council was passed. Read on to find out more.
Video: The Why and How of Pioneer Ministry
Have you ever wondered what exactly Pioneer Ministry is, how it will work and why it’s needed? Watch this video to find out more.
Pioneering Bishops
Find out more about how Pioneer Ministry is meeting with Bishops across the island to explore how pioneering can support and enable ministry in the Church of Ireland.
Podcast: Pioneering Faith
Rob Jones, National Director of Pioneer Ministry, joins Jono Pierce on his podcast, Bitesized Chunks of Faith, to discuss all things pioneering.
Video: A Conversation about Pioneering
Revd Rebecca Hamilton is joined by a panel of bishops and some of the pioneer ministry team to discuss pioneering in the church.
A Day With The Church of Ireland Curates
In March, the current cohort of Church of Ireland curates gathered for their monthly training day. The topic for this day was Pioneer Ministry and Rob Jones (National Director) was invited to speak at it.
Pioneer Ministry Launch
A new chapter in the Church of Ireland’s mission to reach people with little or no connection to church opened on the 5th February, when Pioneer Ministry was formally launched in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. As part of this special service of Choral Evensong, the Pioneer Ministry’s leadership team was commissioned by the Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin before a full congregation.
Video: A History of Pioneer Ministry
Rob Jones, the National Director for Pioneer Ministry, is joined by Bishop Patrick Rooke to explore the history of pioneering in the Church of Ireland.