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Mission is God's invitation to join Him in what He’s doing in the world - sharing the good news, making disciples, and loving people across every culture and place. He calls ordinary people - like you - to join Him in this work. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need a willing heart.
GO FOR 2 - 4 WEEKS
Ready for an opportunity that could change your life? Our 2–4 week programs take you to the ends of the earth to serve alongside field workers, using evangelism and discipleship strategies. You will start to learn a new language and culture, grow in your understanding of God’s call on your life, and of the needs among unreached peoples and places.
GO FOR 1 - 12 MONTHS
Spend up to a year with an international team being mentored by missionaries. See for yourself what missions is like and how God can use you among the unreached.
Is Venture for me?
You’re considering missions, but you’re not entirely sure what it would look like. You’re passionate about the gospel but not clear on where you’d like to serve. If that sounds like you, Pioneers may have a good fit. Venture offers opportunities to serve for up to a year in one of our 400+ teams in over 100 countries.
What is the process like?
While each journey may be different joining Pioneers involves a few predictable steps, like an application, discernment process, orientation, training and fundraising.
Because a Venture trip is longer than a typical mission trip, it makes a good next step for those not ready for the one-way ticket. Then, after you go for a few months or as long as a year, you’ll be better equipped to make decisions and pursue the life of a long-term missionary among the unreached. You can expect to experience the following:
- Spend up to 12 months serving with and learning from an international team.
- Be mentored by long-term missionaries.
- See and experience for yourself what long-term missions can be like.
- Explore how God can use your skills and passions among the unreached.
GO FOR 12 MONTHS OR MORE
Go for over a year or go for a lifetime and join one of our 400+ teams in more than 100 countries to help plant a church among the world’s least-reached peoples. From cities to jungles, the opportunities are limitless.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next step.
We live in a world of diverse peoples and cultures. God has also given each of us a unique set of skills, passions and abilities. So, we take the time to hear your story and help you find a fit based on how God is guiding your next steps.
The process:
Learn about our timeline to the field.
The pathway to Long Term mission is a shared journey of discernment, preparation, and partnership - designed to equip and support you. While the process is guided, each journey is shaped by your unique story and calling.
STEP 1
Our Mission Mentors will walk with you through the process - listening, praying, and helping you take each step toward serving among the unreached.
Start Your Journey ›
STEP 2
Church endorsement grounds a missionary’s call in community, providing spiritual covering, accountability, and discernment. It ensures you are not sent alone, but supported as part of the Body of Christ.
Church Partnership ›
STEP 3
Complete our comprehensive application to help us understand your calling, your readiness, and how we can best walk alongside you.
Get Started ›
STEP 4
Health assessments help ensure you are physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared for the challenges of cross-cultural service. They safeguard both you and your team, promoting long-term sustainability and well-being on the field.
STEP 5
Spend time with others who are exploring mission, as you’re introduced to the heart of Pioneers - our core values, our vision, and what it means to take the gospel to those who have never heard.
STEP 6
Develop a tailored preparation plan to equip you for the unique challenges of cross-cultural ministry, shaped around your experience and context.
Training ›
STEP 7
Consider a survey trip to gain firsthand experience of life and ministry in a different culture, helping you to connect with teams on the field and clarify your next steps.
Where We Serve ›
STEP 8
Build a network of supporters who will journey with you through prayer, giving, and encouragement - sharing in the work God is doing.
Partnership ›
STEP 9
Be sent out with the prayerful support and blessing of your church community. As the final step before heading to the field, commissioning affirms that you go not alone but as a representative of your local church.
Being a Pioneer isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to go, trusting God into places where few have gone before.
At Pioneers Australia, we believe mission starts with ordinary people saying yes to an extraordinary God. It’s about crossing cultures, crossing streets, sometimes crossing oceans, to live and share the hope we’ve found in Jesus.
It’s tough work. There are no shortcuts. But it’s also full of moments where God shows up, sometimes in ways we’d never expect. Being a Pioneer means stepping out, digging deep, and trusting that when we plant seeds of the gospel, God brings the growth.
Whether it's planting churches, discipling new believers, or simply living life among those who have never heard, there is a place for you. Mission is not a one-size-fits-all calling. God uses all kinds of people with different gifts, skills, and backgrounds to make Himself known.
Some serve in bustling cities, others in remote outback communities. Some focus on healthcare, education, or business as mission. Others bring the Gospel through hospitality, language learning, or simply being present in the lives of those who have yet to hear of Jesus.
THE UNREACHED › WHERE WE SERVE ›