{"id":10306,"date":"2025-06-05T14:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T14:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?page_id=10306"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:59:25","slug":"deanery-briefing-pioneering-parishes-extending-the-churchs-reach-into-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/?page_id=10306","title":{"rendered":"Deanery Briefing: Pioneering Parishes: Extending the Church&#8217;s Reach into Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-10306\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-10306-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-embedded-video panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t<div class=\"siteorigin-fitvids\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pioneering Parishes June 2025\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PwID3YmW4oU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-10306-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Shifting energy from the church into your communities<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>7.30 Wednesday<br \/>\n18 June 2025<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10306-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Download the Presenttion: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/National-Deanery-Lay-Chair-Forum-Presentation.pdf\">here <\/a>and find out more about how Pioneering Parishes can engage with your Deanery\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Content-possibilities-for-Pioneering-Parishes-training-days.pdf\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10306-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10306\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/paris-3635314_1920-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" alt=\"City Street Scene\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-10306-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Innovative parishes are essential for bridging the gap between the church and the populations it serves. These parishes address critical social concerns and support the general well-being of society by prioritising outreach, social justice, and community involvement.<\/p>\n<p>The growth of the Pioneering Parish programme underscores the significance of social responsibility within faith.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10306-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Pioneering Parishes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovate and build a society that embodies the principles of compassion, justice, and belonging.<\/li>\n<li>Create meaningful connections between the church and the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-10306-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10306\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/uk-5292696-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"uk-5292696\" alt=\"Rural Countryside with motorway\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10306-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Focus on outreach, social justice, and community engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Address social issues and support those in need.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage collective action for community improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Becoming a Pioneering Parish<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pioneering Parishes can help deaneries and churches in the deanery move forward with what you have, rather than starting from scratch. It is not a one size-fits-all, quick fix; instead, it provides tools which can be used in an appropriate way for your context and community.<\/p>\n<p>In this Deanery Briefing the co-founder of Pioneering Parishes, Rev Greg Bakker, will introduced Pioneering Parishes and outlined why churches across the country are finding new energy, joy and abundance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-10306-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-10306-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Rev Greg Bakker<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Greg is as an experienced parish priest of 30 years and thought leader in the skill of advocating for pioneers, he is committed to creating space for both pioneers and parish churches to thrive in the work of developing new Christian communities. Greg was previously pioneer development officer for the Diocese of Portsmouth.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #800080;\">About Pioneering Parishes<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Pioneering Parishes provides tools to help parishes become more outward looking, enabling parish priests and their churches to extend the care of souls into all the parish. As one former participant commented: \u201cEvery church wants to be more outward looking and this gives simple ways to be so\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>More about Pioneering Parishes: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pioneeringparishes.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pioneeringparishes.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-10306-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-10306-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-10306\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture.jpg\" width=\"2018\" height=\"2354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture.jpg 2018w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-878x1024.jpg 878w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-768x896.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-1317x1536.jpg 1317w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-1756x2048.jpg 1756w, https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Greg-Bakker-profile-picture-600x700.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2018px) 100vw, 2018px\" title=\"Greg Bakker profile picture\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shifting energy from the church into your communities 7.30 Wednesday 18 June 2025 Download the Presenttion: here and find out more about how Pioneering Parishes can engage with your Deanery\u00a0here<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10306","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P9I8eL-2Ge","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10306"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10351,"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10306\/revisions\/10351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nationaldeaneries.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}