Lift up the D. people in South Asia. They have been Tibetan Buddhists for more than 1,300 years. What would it take to launch a ministry that gave them opportunities to hear the gospel and see it lived out?
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Senior Pastor Kevin Flannery shares how Church of the Savior in Pennsylvania rethought the way they did missions.
Steve had a great story to share from his childhood as a missionary kid in Southeast Asia. But who could help us tell the story visually?
Has the Great Commission become a low priority in many of our American churches? Here’s what recent research shows.
Back in the day, language learning on the ground meant pocket dictionaries. But on-the-spot communication may have just gotten easier.
Looking at the state of the world some 2,000 years after Christ, some would say the global mission enterprise is a failure. Maybe we’re doing it all wrong.
Terrible things have been done in the name of God. Perhaps the entire missionary enterprise is fundamentally flawed or even rotten to the core. Let’s take a closer look.
Did you see our photo essay, Highland Home? Here are a few thoughts about the place from the family who provided those images and captions.
When an aspiring missionary asks your church to fill out a reference, how do you respond? How do you know they’re ready for this?
Pioneers has set a big goal to engage 250 more people groups in the next 10 years. How is that possible? What would it look like?
Would-be missionaries ask, “Do my mental health challenges disqualify me from serving in missions?” Don’t let fear or stigma hold you back.
Is global missions just one of many good activities Christians can pursue if they like? It’s in the Bible, but is it fair to call it a mandate or even a central theme?
What happens when followers of Jesus from east and west, north and south come together to share the love of God with people from every tribe, tongue, people and nation?
In this broken world, terrible things can happen, and innocent people suffer. But that’s not the end of the story.
In a tiny mountain village in the foothills of the Himalayas, young women are getting the opportunity to learn skills and generate income for their families.
Can you stop human trafficking before it starts? Cynthia decides to find out. She moves into a mountain village to meet the people where they live.
Young Ah, a missionary in Japan, has a passion for kimonos and sees this as an opportunity to build community and share about Jesus in her home.
Wary of religion and afraid of cults, many Japanese people are reluctant to visit a church. But Young Ah discovered she could easily invite them over for coffee.
In this 360 video, you can see what it’s like to drive on narrow lanes through towering hedgerows. Pray for followers of Jesus in places like this.
A Pioneers couple prayed for a way to create hope for kids in a city where it's almost too cold to live. See how God opened the door—through basketball.
In this 360 video, you can take a little tour of downtown Sheffield and learn why cathedrals are such significant city markers in the UK.
Mountains calling? It takes more than four hours of cliff-side driving to reach this Himalayan town. Many who live here have never heard about Jesus.
Ever been to a Buddhist monastery? No? Let's stop by and watch the people ring bells and pay a lama to read scripture to them as they usher in the Tibetan New Year.
What is it like to live in the highlands of Southeast Asia? Take a look at these images from a Pioneers family who served in this area. Can you see yourself there?
There are still places in the world where the gospel must go by foot. Once you've taken the bus as far as it can go, the journey is just beginning.
Travel with our photographer to a city by the sea in North Africa and see what life is like for those who live there.
Sikhs, one of the most recognizable and self-confident minorities in South Asia, are concentrated in one of its wealthiest regions. Take a look.
Come with us to the steppes of Asia, where many continue to spend at least part of the year following their herds and living in sturdy tents.
Want to show people love even when you don’t know the language? Learn to appreciate their traditions. A photographer captures images of weavers in Morocco.
Visiting an East African city, we joined a local brother for community outreach in a lower-income neighborhood. Can you see yourself ministering in a community like this?
Between eight and ten percent of our planet’s people practice some form of Buddhism. Come with us to visit a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Asia.
A photo essay featuring dramatic photos from Mongolia, including families and children of Mongolian and Kazakh ethnicity.
How would you pray for these women and girls? Think about their possible needs, hopes and fears. What qualities might they bring to the Church?
The book, Treachery on the Twisted River, is a young adult adaptation of Don Richardson’s 1974 bestseller, Peace Child.
Journey by canoe and discover the colorful jungles of New Guinea. "Perfect Peace Child" tells the true story of how God brought forever peace to the Sawi people.
A commitment to pioneer—we're embarking on a journey to engage 250 more people groups with the gospel in the next 10 years.
Pioneers has 16 mobilization gateways around the world, all working together toward the common goal of seeing no more unreached people groups.
Lee lo que Pioneers cree sobre Dios, Jesús, el Espíritu Santo, las Escrituras, la humanidad, la salvación, la resurrección, la Iglesia y la Gran Comisión.
Join us for a one-day event for church mission leaders to explore key topics, hear expert speakers, engage in discussions, and deepen our commitment to God's kingdom.
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
Launch is a required week-long training event, usually attended between 3–6 months of departure to the field, and covers a variety of helpful topics.
Maverick follows the story of Bishara, a Muslim man from Central Africa who had everything going for him until a chance encounter dramatically changed his life.
What does missions really look like? Join us as we uncover the messy, rewarding, sometimes dangerous journey of following Jesus to the nations.
Pioneers produces compelling podcasts on a variety of topics and in a variety of storytelling formats. Start listening!
Create a lasting legacy with your gift. Pioneers can help you tailor your charitable gift to your financial, tax or estate planning objectives.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on March 28. Will you help families in this moment of immense need? Give to help on-the-ground efforts.
In 2025, we are determined to recruit more than 300 new missionary candidates and build mobilization capacity in Africa and Asia.
Will you help support the Lilias Trotter Center? By doing so, you are helping share the name of Jesus with Muslims around the world.
PALM (Preparing Arab-world Leaders for Ministry) addresses the need of Arab world believers for discipleship and leadership development.
Through digital media, discipleship, coaching and innovation, Pioneers Media brings the hope of Jesus to those who’ve never heard and helps believers thrive and multiply.
Learn and serve among refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers in partnership with ongoing local outreach efforts.
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Experience daily life in an unreached land, participate in a movement God is birthing and seek discernment of His will for your life.
Want to explore South Asia? Expect an intensely immersive mentorship experience while living among Hindus and Sikhs!
Explore the ancient land where the Apostle Paul once walked the living mission of God in one of the world’s most strategic crossroads.
Come work alongside the local team and help fill the need for more English classes and basketball, volleyball and fitness training. The harvest is abundant but the workers are few.
Spend your summer living on an organic farm and be part of a local community. Hundreds of thousands live in the valleys below the farm where you live, but only a handful are believers.
A new organization connects believers with ministry needs worldwide so those who want to help and those who need assistance can find each other.
Many Pioneers teams need people with skills in agriculture to open doors and meet the needs of unreached people groups around the world.
No matter your training and talents, there is a place for you in missions. Interested in exploring specific opportunities? We are waiting to hear from you!
Would you like to be a welcomer who offers practical help and words of life to immigrants and refugees? Volunteer or join a team doing immigrant ministry.