Full-Time Pioneer

To find out more about pioneer ministry and what it means to be a full-time pioneer, click here to read our Pioneer Ministry Guide Book.

2025 Pioneer Applications are now closed. 2026 Applications will open September 22, 2025.

The closing date for 2026 applications will March 31, 2026.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Date of Birth

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Diocese

Parish

2. In what ways have you demonstrated a willingness to take risks and show courageous faith?

3. Tell us about your ability to communicate the faith effectively to those outside the church.

4. Can you give us any examples of your ability to work collaboratively in creating and working with a team?

5. Tell us about your ability to handle complexity and initiate change.

6. The demands of pioneering mission and ministry will require maturity and robustness. In what ways have you learned resilience and how to overcome challenges?

7. Tell us about your devotional life. Are there particular rhythms and habits that shape your spiritual life?

8. Do you have the ability to learn, reflect and respond theologically as a pioneer? If so, how?

9. What is your vision for pioneer ministry within the response of the Church of Ireland to God’s mission in the world?

Is your bishop aware of your interest in becoming a full-time pioneer?

Once you have completed the form above, please email your CV to ingrid@pioneerministry.org. Someone from the Pioneer Ministry Leadership Team will return your application to you for your records soon and be in touch with you about the next steps in the process. We’ll be praying for you and your ministry as you discern your calling in reaching those with little or no connection to church.

Full-Time Pioneer

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