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true Start Pursue Join a team Serve with a team on the field from one month up to forever. See options below. Long Term 1 year to a lifetime Venture 1–12 months Edge 8–12 weeks Learn more about going We’ve created some helpful resources to demystify the missionary journey. Our process Read about our process and view a timeline for getting to the field. Who is a missionary? And is everyone supposed to be one? Is missionary” even a biblical word? Integrate your skills Discover how your passions and skills can be used cross-culturally. Send Pray Your church + Pioneers Not sure how to get your church involved in missions, or looking to invigorate your missions program? Church Partnerships Connect with a partnership facilitator who serves churches in your region. Church Partner Forum Join other church mission leaders in Orlando for an insider’s look at Pioneers. There’s nothing better Join our prayer team as we carry the needs of our missionaries to the Father through prayer. Couriers Join Couriers and let prayer take you where your feet can’t go. Weekly Prayer Focus It’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times,” says an Asian proverb. Let’s pray that spiritual seekers who have only heard about the love of God will see it in action in tangible ways. May more and more of the unreached know God as He is because He has opened their eyes and revealed Himself to them. Learn Featured resources Articles (View All) What Does It Take to Go to the Hardest Places? From the Middle East: Ripples of Salvation Podcasts (View All) Relentless Pursuit Podcast What does missions really look like? Start Listening Videos (View All) A Sudanese Refugee Story Hanedi’s husband, Mahdi, told her he wouldn’t be fasting during Ramadan with her that year. And that was only the beginning. Her response was to become more devout. After all, somebody had to. Otherwise, what would happen to their family? Start Watching Books Items May Have Shifted Same mission. Same God. Different everything else. Our new book tells stories of missionaries who left everything and moved across the world to serve the unreached—and then were rerouted, often without much warning or explanation. Get This Book Photo Essays (View All) Scenes From Mongolia Joy Springs Women Around the World Good News in the Andes Pursuit Groups Thinking of serving overseas but not ready to go? Pursuit Groups are a great next step. Join a GroupWhat we do Who we are About Pioneers Since 1979, Pioneers missionaries have been using innovative and creative means to bring the gospel to every corner of the globe. Start Watching Our origin story How Ted and Peggy Fletcher founded Pioneers about 45 years ago. Personality of a movement Our president shares about the culture that draws people to our organization. Core values Our core values reflect our passions, practices and personality. What is pioneering? It’s not about chasing immediate gratification or walking worn-in trails. MoreStatement of faith Board of directors Annual report Pioneers International Financial Audit Accountability Careers Visit Pioneers Long Term Apply Donate Donor portal Make a gift to: Other giving resources Giving Help Corporate Matching Stock Giving Estate Planning Accountability See your giving history, update your contact information and manage your recurring donations. Login Create Account Missionary Campaign or Project Pioneers Sub Brand CTA Donate we are A Christian missions organization You may not look like a typical missionary and that’s okay. We’re seeing God use all kinds of people in surprising ways to bring the gospel to a world still waiting to hear. Don’t let your questions stand in the way. Go ahead. Find Your Place What’s the difference between the lost and the unreached? This video explains it all. Discover the Unreached No gospel. No church. No nearby Christians who speak their language. Unreached people groups are found in deserts and jungles, megacities and villages on every continent. The unreached represent countless ethnic groups and come from every level of society. So, what can we do about it? Keep reading—we have a few ideas. In order to use this component successfully, it should be placed within a parent that has its position set to something other than ’static’ in order for it to fill the correct area. Go with Pioneers Going looks different for everyone. What could it look like for you? You don’t have to have it all figured out. We help you connect your gifts, passion and calling with opportunities among those with the greatest need. Keep scrolling to see all the different ways and places you can go with Pioneers. Wonder how God could use you? You might be surprised. Go for a year or more Long Term Join one of our 400+ teams in more than 100 countries to help plant churches among the world’s least-reached people groups. Bring your unique skills, passions and abilities. The opportunities are limitless. Learn More Go for up to a year Venture Spend up to a year with an international team, mentored by missionaries. See for yourself what missions is like and how God can use you among the unreached. Learn More Go for a summer Edge Ready for an opportunity that could change your life forever? Our 8–12-week trips take you to the ends of the earth to work with Pioneers teams and share the name of Jesus. Learn More Not sure where you fit? Talk to us to explore creative opportunities, from engaging the unreached with digital media —anywhere in the world— to taking your job overseas. Our team of Mission Mentors is ready to listen to your story, help you discern where God is leading you and pray for you in your next steps. What’s your name? Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Let’s Talk I will remember how encouraged and poured into I felt! I know that everyone wanted to equip me with everything possible to help me thrive moving forward. Thank you for investing in me! – Anna, who is preparing to serve overseas You guys are amazing. Thank you so much for all you do. Every time I come to Pioneers, I feel so much peace and SO well cared for. Seriously. Thank you all so much. – Victoria, who joined us at Explore Support the Cause No plane ticket required. Taking the Good News to unreached people isn’t just about going. There are countless ways to support the cause from wherever you are. You can pray, give, raise awareness, add Pioneers to your will and get your church involved in preparing missionaries—and you can start today! Get On Board Couriers Join our prayer team as we carry the needs of our missionaries to the Father through prayer. Pray For Missions Church Partnerships We want to come alongside you and your church as you seek to send missionaries to the unreached. Send Missionaries To All Nations Campaign Help us mobilize 95 new missionaries from North Africa, West Africa and East Asia, as well as another 180 from the U.S. Make A Gift In order to use this component successfully, it should be placed within a parent that has its position set to something other than ’static’ in order for it to fill the correct area. Explore our resources Is God still working around the world? We sure think so. Explore videos, podcasts, articles and other media to see what He is doing around the world, discover ways you can make a difference and share what you find with others. Find Resources Relentless Pursuit Podcast What does missions really look like? In each episode, we go behind the scenes to talk to a missionary about their life and work. Listen Missionary Story Impact Getting there Video: Devout – a Sudanese Refugee Story Her husband told her he wouldn’t be fasting during Ramadan. That was only the start. Watch Impact Video Religion Books Items May Have Shifted Stories of missionaries who left everything and moved across the world to serve among the unreached—and then were rerouted. get the book Missionary Story Ministry When People Search For Jesus Heidi in the...