1961

In 1961, the World Radio Missionary Fellowship launches HCJB-TV in Quito, Ecuador—a pioneering effort to spread the gospel through broadcast...

1963

In 1963, the Theological Education by Extension movement is launched in Guatemala with a vision to equip Christian leaders without...

1971

In 1971, Latin America is in turmoil and its churches seek to establish an identity free from colonial influence. Gustavo...

1970

By 1970, mission leaders and thinkers are asking probing questions about effective evangelism. Donald McGavran’s 1970 book “Understanding Church Growth,”...

1972

By 1972, mission leaders have a growing vision to see missionary-sending movements launch in non-Western countries like Brazil. Many indigenous...

2005

In 2005, the first edition of the book “Encountering the World of Islam” is published, inviting Christians to explore the...

2008

In 2008, the newly published book “Do Hard Things,” by Alex and Brett Harris, becomes a bestseller and inspires many...

2011

In 2011, Pioneers coordinates training for 1,000 Filipinos in church-planting movement (CPM) methods, that they might take the gospel to...

2013

In 2013, 228 candidates applying to serve with Pioneers in church-planting ministries attend a week-long orientation program....

2015

In 2015, Pioneers-USA breaks ground on a new building for our Orlando headquarters, that we may better receive and care...

2014

In 2014, Arab World Media, a ministry of Pioneers, launches a new focus on training teams to use media strategies...

1987

In 1987, a couple preparing to pioneer a new ministry in a very closed Asian country move to Europe to...

2013

In 2003, John Fletcher became Pioneers’ second international director....

2012

In 2012, political scientist Robert Woodberry publishes robust research correlating evangelical mission presence with positive social impact....

2010

In 2010, Pioneers and Arab World Ministries merge, bringing together resources and experience for greater impact in the Arab World....

2009

In 2009, the book "When Helping Hurts" is published and causes many Christians to rethink their efforts to serve the...

2007

In 2007, Action Partners, a UK ministry, becomes part of Pioneers....

2006

In 2006, Pioneers holds its fifth international leadership conference, with more than 400 leaders present....

2004

In 2004, Pioneers sends its first worker to pursue the unreached in a sensitive country in the Middle East....

2002

In 2002, Pioneers Europe is formally received into Pioneers International as a mobilization (sending) base....

2001

In 2001, Pioneers opens a new mobilization office for Latin America in Brazil....

2000

in 2000, Wycliffe Bible Translators completes its 500th Bible translation....

1999

In 1999, Pioneers mobilization bases are established in Singapore and Europe....

1998

In 1998, Pioneers takes big steps to transform from a US-based mission into a global movement. Pioneers International held its...

1997

In 1997, Pioneers mobilization bases begin in Australia and New Zealand, pursuing the unreached from down under....

1996

In 1996, millions of Christians worldwide intercede for the world's unreached peoples by name as part of a "Praying through...

1995

In 1995, the ministry of Joshua Project is formed to help define the unfinished task of the Great Commission by...

1994

In 1994, World Outreach Fellowship merges with Pioneers. The organization also establishes mobilization bases in Canada and Africa....

1993

In 1993, Pioneers forms an international leadership team to oversee the growing number of teams and ministries on the field....

1992

In 1992, Pioneers workers help establish the international church in Ankara, Turkey....

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