We are a non-traditional ministry, in one sense. We're not interested in having big numbers of followers, or big facilities, and we're willing to be different. If we as a species keep doing and thinking the same things we've always done or thought, how can we expect a different result? Humanity NEEDS a new way of living. Now. Not later.
Pioneer Place Ministries is also NOT a non-profit charity. We're not a 501c3 organization. So gifts toward this work are probably NOT tax deductible for most folks. There is simply too much baggage sometimes that comes along with obtaining and maintaining 501c3 public charity status. We are "for profit" (meaning, looking for increase and growth in spiritual knowledge in individuals). We desire "fruit" (profit) in the form of wisdom and understanding in those that come in contact with the ministry. This is the profit we seek. We certainly don't want to be a "non-profit" in the sense of not seeing growth of peace, love, and joy in those who hear, read, or see our messages. With man's monetary gifts that come in to support this ministry, any leftover funds above our operating expenses are used to help us grow our work.
Our meetings are called "Lecture and Lab Church" because we believe in "hearing and doing," as the Scriptures describe. We receive a teaching, and also do "lab" exercises (following the model of science learning) to also learn by activities that put in action what we have learned in the lecture.
We're also about DOING WELL -- LIVING A LIFESTYLE God wishes for us.
We're focused on what the Scripture calls "doing well." You may have heard other Bible verses that speak of a person having "done well." (See Genesis 4:7 and Matthew 25:21). This requires self-honesty, and addressing and ending fear which comes from ignorance. The big elephant in the room in most folks involved in spiritual groups or teachings is the fear that remains in their lives, even after decades of being in the group's teachings in many cases. Light (knowledge) dissolves darkness (ignorance). So we're following hard after Light so we can do as Jesus said we could: Fear not.
We are based in the mountains of north Georgia, in the United States. We may be reached by email or mail. Our email is: office@pioneerinsights.org Mail correspondence can be sent to: Pioneer Place Ministries, P.O. Box 1051 Ellijay GA 30540.
God doesn't "have" Truth, God IS TRUTH. We can and must KNOW the Truth, not just guess about it, or hope or believe. Hoping and believing doesn't cut it. If we can't each individually have KNOWING -- NOW, not just "after you go to heaven" as many of us were taught -- then what is the point of spiritual seeking at all? If we can't know, and know THAT we know, then we might as well all flip a coin, step on whoever we need to in order to be happy, and not bother asking for answers in a universe designed to torture us with the ability to ask questions but never get true answers!
It's all about finding the answers to key questions. Why are you here on this planet? If "God" put you here, who or what is "God," since everybody seems to have a different thing to say about God? And how far can one grow in attaining Understanding -- are we limited as to what we can know?
We are a ministry offering a new perspective on these and other questions. Some of the information provided here is a new understanding of the Bible. Some is a new understanding of science. And we're here for folks who are dissatisfied with the answers they've received from religious teachers and groups, many of which are super nice people...but limited in their understanding.
We are also about NO PARROTING! We believe one should never believe and repeat something simply because a so-called spiritual authority says it's so. DON'T YOU DARE BELIEVE AND REPEAT A THING, JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS IT'S SO... and that includes the information on this website. YOU must prove the truth of all things FOR YOURSELF.