Pioneering in Ireland
Learning from Church Army Centres of Mission in Ireland
These articles were commissioned by Church Army’s Training Team to provide an accessible teaching resource for the training of pioneer evangelists in Ireland. Based on research conducted in 2024, they describe and reflect on the experience of three Church Army Centres of Mission in Ireland. The articles also explore the relational, vocational and organisational dimensions of the evangelist’s vocation, with one article devoted to each.
Click here for Introduction to Pioneering in Ireland articles
Each article is also accompanied by an Appendix which, drawing on relevant census data, describes the characteristics of the area in which the Centre of Mission operates.
Case Study 1 – Sligo Centre of Mission
This article reflects on the work of Sligo Centre of Mission and its use of relationality as a basis for mission.
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Click here for Appendix A – Census Report – Sligo Centre of Mission
Case Study 2 – Newry Centre of Mission
This article reflects on the work of Newry Centre of Mission and how the Pioneer Evangelist used his vocational aptitude and training as a fitness coach to create points of connection with young people in Newry.
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Click here for Appendix B – Census Report – Newry Centre of Mission
Case Study 3 – Cork Centre of Mission
This case study of Cork Centre Mission reflects on organisational dynamics and the importance of strategic preparedness in evangelism.
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Click here for Appendix C – Census Report – Cork Centre of Mission
