Partner in Pioneering
We are looking for followers of Jesus to partner with us in supporting pioneering work in the Diocese of Down and Dromore.
PRAY for our church plants and outreaches as they connect with those who don’t know Christ. Our Church Planting News contains updates and points for prayer and is issued three times a year.
VISIT our church plants to encourage the leaders and members of these new Christian communities. (See details below)
GIVE to our Church Planting Fund through one–off donations or by standing order to provide regular support.
CLICK HERE to download a standing order form and gift aid declaration
CLICK HERE TO DONATE via CAF to the diocese’s General Church Planting Fund
CLICK HERE TO DONATE to individual Church Plants
Pioneering contact
Keith Gardiner: kgardiner@downdromorediocese.org, Fundraising Officer for Church Growth.
Please also email Keith to become a Pioneer Partner and receive the Church Plant News three times a year.
DOWNLOAD THE WINTER '26 EDITION OF CHURCH PLANTING NEWS HERE (PDF)
DOWNLOAD THE AUTUMN '25 EDITION OF CHURCH PLANTING NEWS HERE (PDF)
DOWNLOAD THE SUMMER '25 EDITION OF CHURCH PLANTING NEWS HERE (PDF)
Church Plant Meeting Places and Leaders
Braniel Community Church, St Brigid’s Hall, Lower Braniel Road, Belfast, BT5 7JQ.
Contact Revd James Crockett: james.branielcc@gmail.com
Bridgeway, Warrenpoint, (no fixed address)
Contact Nevin & Lorraine Anderson: lorrainebridgeway26@gmail.com
Glen Community Church, Glen Community Centre, 33 Glenard Road, Newtownards BT23 4HS.
Contact Mr Paul Hawkins: phawkins1980@yahoo.co.uk
Moneyreagh Community Church, Moneyreagh Community Centre, 36A Church Road, Castlereagh, Moneyreagh, Belfast BT23 6BB. Contact Revd Rory Blake–Knox: rory@moneyreaghchurch.com
Newry Centre of Mission, The Rectory, 16, The Oaks, Newry, BT34 1FA. Contact Lead Evangelist, Canon Scott McDonald: scott.mcdonald@churcharmy.org or Pioneer Evangelist, Natalie Trainor: natalie.trainor@churcharmy.org
St Donard’s Community Church, Dundrum, St Donard’s Church, 183 Main Street, Dundrum, BT33 0LY.
Contact Mr Colin Morris: stdonardsdundrum@gmail.com
The Gathering, Belfast, St Martin’s Church, 88 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1GW.
Contact Revd Ross Munro: ross@thegatheringbelfast.com
The Grove, 12 John Mitchel Place, Newry, BT34 2BP.
Contact Natalie Trainor: natalie.trainor@churcharmy.org
The Suitcase Project
Contact Mr Tim Burns: tim@thesuitcaseproject.org.uk
The Well, Castlewellan, 61 Main Street, Castlewellan, BT31 9DP.
Contact Trevor & Lorraine Brimage: trevorbrimage@gmail.com
Tullycarnet Church, Tullycarnet Bowling Club, 26 Kingswood Road, Belfast, BT5 7EZ.
Contact Mr Matthew Gault: tullycarnetchurch@icloud.com
West Winds Community Church, West Winds Community Centre, Dakota Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 4QT. Contact Mr Paul Hawkins: phawkins1980@yahoo.co.uk