We've merged!

This is a landmark year in the history of the Mission. We’re very pleased to announce that after more than 10 years of perseverance, talking and, most of all, praying, the Lord’s timing has finally arrived: on 1 July 2024, Pioneers UK has formally and legally joined together with our sister Pioneers office, AWM-Pioneers, for the sake of the gospel. Our new legal name is Pioneers Arab World Ministries UK and Ireland, but as that’s quite a mouthful, we’re happy to be called, simply, Pioneers. 

Our two Missions have partnered together as sister organisations since AWM-Pioneers joined the Pioneers International mission family in 2011. However, a fresh momentum arose in the summer of 2020 when both Phil Elam, National Director of AWM-Pioneers, and Stephen Carling, Director of Pioneers UK felt a stirring from the Lord as they prayed and discussed the future of their respective organisations. The vision to pursue full integration – a merger of two equals – followed a season of 40 days of prayer across the Pioneers movement. Fast-forward four years and the two historic Missions have now been brought together to make Christ known among the nations. 

Together, we will continue to recognise the ongoing call to pioneer together among the unreached, while also honouring the unique stories and experiences of decades of faithful service in Africa and the Arab world, and among unreached people groups across the world.

It's possible that this news has brought to mind a few questions. If so, we've compiled a list of FAQs that we hope will answer them. If your question isn't listed, please feel free to contact us by clicking the button below. It is a joy to reassure you that the foundational and distinctive aspects of our mission will remain the same. Our pioneering spirit hasn’t changed and our commitment to partner with you in the gospel remains as strong as ever in this new season.