CPL exists to send out, resource and support a generation of pioneers who will transform lives, shape their wider communities and help to renew the church.
Serving pioneers who are establishing new forms of
church and taking the church to new places throughout the UK and the world, both lay and ordained and across the denominations and streams.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE OFFER • Pioneer School
A unique school for those pioneering: six Saturdays of high quality input and hub discussion
• Pioneer Summer Intensive
Like Pioneer School but concentrated over five days DIRECTOR: David Male
• Mentoring
Supporting individual pioneers
• Breakout
A yearly gathering of pioneers cosponsored with other national partners
• FdA
A Foundation Degree in pioneering run jointly with Cambridge CYM
• Ordinand training OPERATIONS MANAGER: Nicky Redsell
The Centre for Pioneer Learning is involved in the training for Ordained Pioneer Ministry in the Church of England through the training of pioneers in both Ridley Hall and Westcott House.
• Research
We provide research, study and sabbatical facilities for pioneers and encourage further research on pioneering
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Adrian Chatfield
“CPL is an exciting (and important) ingred today. Led by pioneers for pioneers, it off and inspiration that is needed for our fro
Revd Canon Phil Potter, Archbishop’s Mis
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dient in the pioneer mix that is impacting our Church ffers exactly the kind of equipping, encouragement ontline missional leaders.”
ssioner and Fresh Expressions’ Team Leader
‘CPL enables practitioners to think about what they are doing, thinkers to put their thoughts into practice, those lacking in confidence to be courageous, and those wanting an adventure to listen to God and to get on with it.’ Jo Cox, London Regional Coordinator, Methodist Church
home is our community of pioneers led by our Community Guardian, Adrian Chatfield The Community Guardian will make himself available for consultation, advice, and other forms of support as requested.
at the heart of the Centre for Pioneer Learning meeting to celebrate supporting each other investing in the Centre For more information and how to join contact us: www.centreforpioneerlearning.org.uk
RESOURCING PIONEERS Boys are seriously under-represented in church, and their specific needs seem a current blind spot in mission-shaped thinking. Educationalists are now addressing the underachievement of boys in schools; will churches also accept the challenge to become more boy-friendly?
Recent publications: • Pioneering Leadership
by David Male (Grove Books, 2013)
This impassioned plea from an experienced children’s worker sets out some striking reflection followed by an abundance of practical suggestions and ideas. This will be a valuable resource booklet for church leaders, ministers and all who work with boys. Nick Harding has two boys and is currently Children’s Officer for Southwell and Nottingham diocese. Previously a teacher, he has worked for several Christian organizations and directed the ‘Time Travelling’ educational project. He regularly leads allage activities at Spring Harvest and is a Scripture Union trustee. Nick has written many books on children’s ministry, and is known for loud trousers and mischievous smile. The Grove Pastoral Series offers clear and concise explorations of pastoral ministry. New titles are published quarterly in March, June, September and December. Other titles of interest include: Y3
Can We Have a Chat? Working Safely with Young People One to One by Jon Langford
Grove Booklets are fast moving explorations of Christian life and ministry. Nine Series on biblical studies, education, ethics, evangelism, leadership, pastoral ministry, spirituality, worship and youth
Relevant Each series has a new title every quarter, written by practitioners, not theorists. Affordable Booklets are sent post-free. Save 30% by taking out a year’s subscription— it costs less than many paperbacks.
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Y15 Taking Risks: Young People and Risk-Taking Behaviour by Arthur Brown
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Y22 Youth Work and the Law: A Brief Introduction by Owen Smith
R31 Real Men, Real God, Real Spirit by Carl Beech R30 Keeping Our Kids by Chris Leach
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• The Word’s Out
‘Not the last word... ...but often the first’
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Dave Male
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by Paul Weston and David Male (BRF, 2013)
• Church Unplugged
by David Male (Authentic, 2011)
• Pioneers 4 Life
by David Male (BRF, 2008) CPL is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Reg. Charity No. 1156825) whose foundation partners are the Diocese of Ely, Ridley Hall and Westcott House theological colleges. We work in partnership with many other organisations including the national Fresh Expressions team, Venture FX and Church Army.