Pioneer Mission
Stories of pioneer mission in Ireland.
Pioneer Mission is an alternative way to explore mission within the Methodist Church in Ireland.
Pioneer Mission leaders are women and men, both lay and ordained, commissioned by the Methodist Church in Ireland and led by the Spirit to join with God in culturally relevant mission amongst those whom we may not encounter through the life of our local church.
Boardwalk Collective
REAL LIFe AWAITS
Boardwalk Collective is a ministry focused on helping children, youth and young adults find hope and life in Jesus through the fun and adventure of outdoor boarding activity: surfing, SUP, skateboard.
Pioneer Mission Leader and Team Leader - Chris Agnew
Team and Events Manager - Matthew Beggs
Admin and Finance Officer - Ken McCrea
Global Mission Fellow Intern - Ruel Jade
Breathe
‘Breathe’ is the name of a small group of people aiming to hang out in the Aungier Street area of South Dublin, asking the question ‘what is God up to here – how can we join in?’
This has taken many forms & shapes since we began gathering back in 2012. From coffee mornings in the YMCA to a bookclub to prayer times to weekly dinners over Zoom. Breathe is a living, walking, working, sleeping, eating, laughing, crying community who believe God is still breathing in this world.
Leaders: Anne Baenziger & Kathryn O'Mahony
David and Jill Hines
David and Jill Hines have been helping the Ballynafeigh Circuit in South Belfast to develop a long-term mission strategy based around prayer and hospitality to the least, the last and the lost.
A refurbishment and property development have been approved and rhythms of prayer, hospitality and celebration established. They are hoping to build on all these as Covid-19 eases, in the meantime pushing ahead with refurbishment and communicating the vision to the congregation. They are excited at how God seems to be leading them all together.
Belfast City Centre Chaplaincy
Belfast City Centre Chaplaincy's mission is to provide Pastoral Care for everyone working, living and relaxing in Belfast City Centre.
The Chaplaincy is an interdenominational Christian ministry with 20 volunteer Chaplains, lay and ordained, who come from a variety of Christian Church denominations. Our trained Chaplains do not preach, but with sensitivity provide the following services:
A visible Church pastoral presence on the street of Belfast City Centre
One-to-one pastoral and welfare support
Workplace mediation
Encouraging and resourcing workplace Christian Fellowships
The Alpha Course
We believe that God made all human beings in his image – and therefore every human being is immeasurably valuable. We further believe that God loves everyone equally, irrespective of their beliefs or their personal history. Belfast City Centre Chaplaincy therefore provides its services to everyone equally, with love and without judgement.
Chris and Hannah Agnew
Recently commissioned as pioneer mission leaders, Chris and Hannah Agnew are settling into life in Portrush.
Their vision is to cultivate a Methodist community on mission for Portrush and the wider north coast, oriented around worshipping together, community living and missional everyday lives.
Play It By Ear
Play it by Ear is a drama company run by Chris Neilands and Ross Jonas. PIBE works across the island of Ireland and beyond using drama and storytelling to help people have fun, get creative and express themselves. Their work ranges from sketches to plays, online resources, and workshops for all ages. Through these workshops and performances, they encourage people to see where their stories fit into the big story of God.
Interested in Pioneer Mission?
Contact mhm@irishmethodist.org and we can discuss how to support you!