New Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools and in numerous other places. This book fills the gap for a practical guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

David Male

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Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction: Setting the scene for the book

2. The art of seeing

Case study: Missional Church, Acton Vale, London

3. Developing a team

Case study: Rural parishes in Norfolk

4. The art of the start

5. Making connections

Case study: Connections, Saxmundham, Suffolk

6. Building community around Jesus

Case study: Fur Clemt cafe, Wigan

7. Telling the Jesus story

8. Growing disciples in community

Case study: Fun-Key Church, Richmond, North Yorkshire

9. How to avoid rotas and other useful advice

Case study: Pebbles, St Lawrence, Essex

10. Ending and beginnings

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Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This how-to book fills the gap for a practical, step-by-step guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This practical book is for all who are engaged in this form of ministry and it begins by identifying some basic principles from a wide variety of creative examples of pioneer ministry. Illustrated with actual examples throughout, it explores \* how to 'listen' to the physical, social and spiritual environment of a local context \* how to discern a community's needs and the appropriate missional response \* how to build a creative team \* the art of the start - how to begin well \* how to build relationships and create community by acts of authentic love \* how to become and stay Jesus-centred \* how to live and tell the gospel in meaningful ways \* how to grow disciples \* how to stay fresh (and avoid rotas!)

'Dave has given us a gift in How to Pioneer. It is full of practical advice, stories, experience and wisdom. This book equips us to take that exciting first step in partnership with God's Spirit and inspires us to see where it will lead.' -- Nicky Redsell, Director of the Centre for Pioneer Learning 'Brilliant in its simplicity, How To Pioneer is an easy-to-read, immensely practical guide ... It has the wonderful sense when you read it of making you think "I can do this" which is the point - you can!' -- Jonny Baker, Director of Mission Education, CMS 'This book is a 'how-to' for anyone looking to live out the mission of God to impact those that would never set foot inside a traditional church. Be careful, this book could change everything for you!' -- Rob Peabody, Co-founder &amp; CEO of Awaken, National Director of Pioneer Development (Young Adults), Fresh Expressions UK 'Packed full of common sense, stories and accumulated learning from many different contexts, it is a book which has been waiting to be written and one that you shouldn't wait to read!' -- Ian Bell, Pioneer Ministries Coordinator, VentureFX &amp; Methodist Pioneering Pathways 'A great and timely book- short enough to be hugely readable, long enough to be hugely valuable.' -- Rhiannon King, Director of Mission, Diocese of Birmingham

David Male is the Church of England's National Adviser for Pioneer Development.

• Pioneer ministry was recently recognised as an authorised form of licensed ministry in the Church of England and numerous pioneer ordination training programmes are now offered. • Pioneer ministers usually find themselves starting from scratch in totally new contexts – this fills the gap for a practical, step-by-step guide. • Published for a major C of E conference on pioneer ministry in November 2016. • Author is the Cof E's National Adviser on Pioneer Ministry.

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere – on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This practical book is for all who are engaged in this form of ministry and it begins by identifying some basic principles from a wide variety of creative examples of pioneer ministry. Illustrated with actual examples throughout, it explores • how to 'listen' to the physical, social and spiritual environment of a local context • how to discern a community's needs and the appropriate missional response • how to build a creative team • the art of the start – how to begin well • how to build relationships and create community by acts of authentic love • how to become and stay Jesus-centred • how to live and tell the gospel in meaningful ways • how to grow disciples • how to stay fresh (and avoid rotas!)

A practical guide to accompany your drive to make a difference, How to Pioneer is made for those new to leadership roles.

'Dave has given us a gift in How to Pioneer. It is full of practical advice, stories, experience and wisdom. This book equips us to take that exciting first step in partnership with God's Spirit and inspires us to see where it will lead.'

'Brilliant in its simplicity, How To Pioneer is an easy-to-read, immensely practical guide … It has the wonderful sense when you read it of making you think "I can do this" which is the point – you can!'

'This book is a 'how-to' for anyone looking to live out the mission of God to impact those that would never set foot inside a traditional church. Be careful, this book could change everything for you!'

'Packed full of common sense, stories and accumulated learning from many different contexts, it is a book which has been waiting to be written and one that you shouldn't wait to read!'

'A great and timely book- short enough to be hugely readable, long enough to be hugely valuable.'

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere – on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This how-to book fills the gap for a practical, step-by-step guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

\["For small community leaders","This guide helps you to pioneer spiritual growth, and build a healthy group","You'll find spiritual and practical guidance "\]

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New Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools and in numerous other places. This book fills the gap for a practical guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

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