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Video series focuses on Pioneer Ministry in Connor Diocese

Monday April 28th 2025

Today, we share the first in a series of videos focused on Pioneer Ministry and featuring members of the newly-established Connor Pioneer Hub, beginning with the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison.

Pioneer Ministry was set up to reach those who don’t know Jesus or those who have become detached from Church and reconnect them.

The Church of Ireland introduced the licensed office of Pioneer Minister at its 2024 General Synod, giving those who are licensed a recognised and authoritative role in the life of the Church.

The Rev James Boyd, Pioneer Ministry Advocate for Connor Diocese, says this is an exciting development and is backed by funding from central Church over the next decade for this new ministry.

Pioneer Ministry has four strands: Missional – reaching out into the community; Contextual – it looks different in each context; Ecclesial – forming a new community of Christ; and Formational.

Working along with James as part of the Connor Pioneer Hub are Sister Karen Webb, Church Army; the Rev Stu Reid, the Rev Nathan Ervine, the Rev Jacob Mercer; and Bishop George Davison.

We will hear from other members of the Hub over the next couple of weeks.

Further information on Pioneer Ministry can be found at www.pioneerministry.org.

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