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Pioneers Leadership

One of Pioneers’ eight core values is “participatory servant leadership.” This manifests itself in various ways on both the mission field and at each mobilization gateway.

Mark Cassidy
President, Pioneers Canada

Mark Cassidy

A Word from our President

At Pioneers Canada, our purpose is simple yet profound: to make Jesus known among those who have never heard of Him.

United by our love for God and our commitment to love others, we are convinced that He has called us to work together wholeheartedly in pursuit of the Great Commission.

As the world changes rapidly, we seek to adapt with creativity and courage—finding new ways to share the gospel where it is rarely heard. We partner with local churches, equipping and supporting those who send missionaries to serve among unreached communities, trusting that the Lord is powerfully at work.

God invites each of us to join in His great mission. Will you find your place alongside us as we bring the message of hope to the nations?

Pioneers Canada

Pioneers Canada Team

Our team is made up of people who are passionate about Jesus and dedicated to following Him wherever He leads. With decades of collective experience serving among unreached communities, we come alongside local churches to offer guidance, support, and practical tools for developing effective mission strategies. We help individuals prepare for cross-cultural service and remain committed to ongoing care and growth for missionaries throughout their journey. By partnering with generous individuals, foundations, churches, and like-minded organizations, we join through prayer, giving, and action to stand behind and support those whom God has called to go.

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Meet Our Board

Pioneers-Canada is accountable to an independent board of directors who provide oversight and spiritual guidance to the leadership and staff.

Shelly Kearns - Chair

Teacher, Homemaker
Coldstream, Ontario
Community Bible Church

Greg Patus - Vice Chair

Care Pastor
Cambridge, Ontario
Forward Church

Gordon Oeste - Secretary

Teaching Pastor
Cambridge, Ontario
Cedar Creek Community Church

Elizabeth Silveira - Treasurer

Homemaker
Cambridge, Ontario
Forward Church

Ron Harris

Retired
Dorchester, Ontario
Summerside Community Church

Bernard Tangelder

Ilderton, Ontario
Community Bible Church

Tom Ward

VP Marketing, Qnext Corp.
Markham, Ontario
Unionville Alliance Church

Rob Sutherland

Comptroller - Anglican Diocese of Calgary
Okotoks, Alberta
Okotoks Alliance Church