Diocese of Down & Dromore

Elaine Jones is commissioned for Pioneer Ministry

Elaine Jones was commissioned as a Pioneer Minister on Monday 2 November 2026. Bishop David commissioned and licensed Elaine in Ballygowan Village Hall where she will focus her ministry as part of Moneyreagh Church. Pioneer Ministry Director, Revd Rob Jones, also took part, along with Archdeacon Jim Cheshire and the leader of Moneyreagh Church, Revd Rory Blake-Knox. Natalie Trainor gave the address. Natalie leads The Grove, Newry, and is in the third year of her Pioneer Ministry training.

  • Our newest Pioneer, Elaine Jones
    Our newest Pioneer, Elaine Jones
  • Preacher, Natalie Trainor and Elaine
    Preacher, Natalie Trainor and Elaine
  • Bishop David welcomes everyone to Ballygowan Village Hall
    Bishop David welcomes everyone to Ballygowan Village Hall
  • Revd Rob Jones, National Director of Pioneer Ministry Church of Ireland
    Revd Rob Jones, National Director of Pioneer Ministry Church of Ireland
  • Elaine is introduced
    Elaine is introduced
  • Elaine expresses her commitment to Jesus Christ
    Elaine expresses her commitment to Jesus Christ
  • Natalie gives the address
    Natalie gives the address
  • Revd Rory Blake-Knox gives the reading
    Revd Rory Blake-Knox gives the reading
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