More Women in Missions: Four Reasons Why

Women in missions have long outnumbered men, sometimes by a 2:1 ratio—especially in the hardest places. Why? Is it a problem?

Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Preparing to Serve on the Field

Got questions? Here's how Pioneers answers five commonly asked questions about preparing for effective cross-cultural ministry.

Going to the Ends of the Earth? Bring Your Church Along!

We see the process of sending out field workers as a partnership between the mission agency and the local church. Your church may feel the same way.

What About the Kids?

Learn how Pioneers works to support TCKs (third-culture kids) and their families as they make decisions, transition to the field and strive to thrive.

Discerning Your Calling

A voice may sound from heaven and call you to a specific ministry, but we have met very few for whom this was their on-ramp for missions. For most of us, it is a more gradual process of discernment.

Is “Lost” a Four-Letter Word?

Should we even use the word “lost” to describe people who do not yet know Christ as Savior? Where does the term come from?

Video – Why Go With a Mission Agency?

It may feel like you just need to get out there as quickly as possible. Why you should partner with an agency when it could potentially slow you down?

Pioneers Answers 21 Questions

How do you find a mission agency that’s a good fit for you? Here’s how Pioneers would answer 21 important and frequently asked questions.

Trusting God in Times of Peril

Whether you serve close to home or in another country, you can’t promise your family you’ll always be safe. A Pioneer shares how he’s come to appreciate God’s presence in dangerous times and places.

What about Raising Support?

In this article, part of a series on barriers to serving in missions, a Pioneer shares how he’s come to appreciate the privilege of raising support.

Trusting God When You Find You Have More to Lose

God gives great gifts to His kids. Like marriage. Children. Houses. Cash. When you realize one of these has become an idol keeping you from pursuing your mission vision, what then?

Can I Be A Missionary If _________?

Each year our mission mentors talk, text or exchange email with more than 2,000 people interested in missions. Recently we picked their brains about those conversations.

When God Says Go… But Not Yet

You’re thinking about a life overseas. Maybe you feel ready to sign up and get started. But God Himself seems to slow you down. Then what?

Serving Single

Millions of questions swirled in my head as I prepared for my move to North Africa. But the two that loomed largest were about singleness.

Partnership with the Local Church

I had spent years building community with the people in my church. Starting over seemed impossible. Would a church send someone overseas whom they only met a year or two ago?

Take Your Profession to the Unreached

Ever felt God tugging at your heart to GO and reach the nations? Perhaps one of the things you thought about was, “What about my career?”

How to Follow Jesus (and Honor your Father and Mother)

Sensing God calling you to something crazy, but, in the immortal words of Will Smith, parents just don’t understand?