Introduction to Pioneering

Phil Hoyle

The word Pioneering is used more and more in church circles to describe a kind of church, a method of church planting, or a particular ministry, but what exactly is pioneering?

Intro to Pioneering is a self-guided online course which will share the definitions, basic approaches and biblical examples of pioneering. Over five sessions and activities, you will be introduced to the origins, ideas, and ethos of pioneering.

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What is a pioneer?

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Where do pioneers work?

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What do pioneers do?

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How do pioneers start church?

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Why pioneer?

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