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We’ve created some helpful resources to demystify the missionary journey.
Read about our process and view a timeline for getting to the field.
And is everyone supposed to be one? Is “missionary” even a biblical word?
Discover how your passions and skills can be used cross-culturally.
Not sure how to get your church involved in missions, or looking to invigorate your missions program?
Connect with a partnership facilitator who serves churches in your region.
Join other church mission leaders in Orlando for an insider’s look at Pioneers.
Join our prayer team as we carry the needs of our missionaries to the Father through prayer.
Join Couriers and let prayer take you where your feet can’t go.
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A Pioneers couple lives in the harsh, freezing cold of East Asia where they’ve committed the last 30 years of their lives. Amidst the challenges of extreme weather and remote living, they’ve created a space of hope and transformation—starting with a game of basketball.
Most Christians know the biblical story of “Jonah and the whale,” but how many of us have thought deeply about its life-changing message and global implications? There’s a lot more going on under the surface than most people realize.
Thinking of serving overseas but not ready to go? Pursuit Groups are a great next step.
Since 1979, Pioneers missionaries have been using innovative and creative means to bring the gospel to every corner of the globe.
How Ted and Peggy Fletcher founded Pioneers about 45 years ago.
Our president shares about the culture that draws people to our organization.
Our core values reflect our passions, practices and personality.
It’s not about chasing immediate gratification or walking worn-in trails.
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Steve Richardson's latest book is a study on the Book of Jonah and what it can teach us about God’s compassion for lost people.
8.5"x11" general Pioneers letterhead. Both PDF and Word Doc files are available digitally, as well as physical letterhead from Office Services.
A mint green 16oz Yeti mug with handle and Pioneers logo. Keeps your cold stuff cold and your hot stuff hot!
A maroon 16oz Yeti mug with handle and Pioneers logo. Keeps your cold stuff cold and your hot stuff hot!
A navy blue 16oz Yeti mug with handle and Pioneers logo. Keeps your cold stuff cold and your hot stuff hot!
Silicone bracelet with "Go Ahead" text and website URL. Available in blue, red, and yellow.
5”x7” leather journal, lined with 100 pages and a leather tie, and embossed Pioneers swish.
Pocket folder with Pioneers logo and Hindu girl image.
Postcard advertising our new website with a QR code and ways to pray for the site.
A small sticker with the Pursuit Groups logo on it.
Sticker pointing to our new website with the text "Go ahead."
An illustrated map of the Pioneers campus in Orlando, Florida.
This PowerPoint slide deck is a great starter deck for your next Pioneers presentation.
Explores the challenges and joys of cultural transition by guiding readers through the complexities of adapting to a new cultural environment.
101 more devotional reflections on cross-cultural church planting from Roger Dixon, author of “Climbing Higher.”
The Richardsons overcome cultural and economic challenges on their mission journey in Southeast Asia by starting a quilt business that unites Muslim and Christian communities, showcasing the power of faith and unexpected answers to prayer.
An untold story of lostness in America (2014).
Offers a positive and hopeful exploration of Islam, covering diverse aspects of Muslim culture, beliefs and history, providing insights from practitioners and serving as a course textbook.
This workbook helps sojourners navigate stress, losses and lifestyle challenges through a blend of psychological coping techniques and spiritual wisdom, fostering healthy cross-cultural living and enduring relationships.
The Junior Edition of the WorldViews workbook, for younger children.
WorldViews offers an interactive introduction to global religions, fostering children’s understanding of diverse cultures and beliefs while encouraging love and sharing of one’s own faith.
Ellison and Spitters urge the Church to refocus on the gospel and the Great Commission, emphasizing the need for clear mission definitions to guide global engagement effectively.
Inspiration for the cross-cultural church planter
This book shares stories of missionaries navigating unexpected changes, emphasizing the call to flexible faithfulness amidst uncertainty.
Recounts the transformative encounter between a missionary family and the cannibal-headhunter tribe of the Sawi in New Guinea, offering a compelling narrative of cultural exchange and spiritual revelation.
A collection of inspiring missionary tales from diverse locations, showcasing the unwavering faith and courage of pioneers who spread the gospel across various cultures and landscapes.
Don and Carol Richardson's daring mission to the Sawi people of New Guinea, revealing how a redemptive analogy from Sawi mythology sparked a profound spiritual and social transformation, offering timeless lessons in effective communication of the gospel.
Booklet describing the principles and practices that define a movement
Challenges mission misconceptions, providing biblical insights and practical guidance for believers to actively engage in fulfilling the Great Commission.
"When God Comes Calling" tells the story of Ted and Peggy Fletcher, who defied obstacles to found their own missionary organization (Pioneers!), spreading the message of Jesus to unreached areas.
A Pioneers branded name tag with slot to add your written name on a small piece of paper.
A brief overview of Islam in brochure format.
This brochure booklet features Pioneers impact around the world through the lens of giving and field-based projects. Great for donors!
This accordion-folded brochure provides a great overview of Pioneers.
8.5"x11" page with stats for the Pioneers global movement. Updated annually.
Bookmark with Couriers logo and URL
A black 16oz Yeti mug with handle and Pioneers logo. Keeps your cold stuff cold and your hot stuff hot!
Features Pioneers logo, website, and "Go ahead" phrase.
A recycled-material pen with the Pioneers logo.
A sticker of the Relentless Pursuit Podcast logo
A small sticker sheet to help promote the Couriers prayer team.
A sticker with the phrase "No More Unreached People Groups" and the Pioneers logo—stick it anywhere and everywhere!