Blog
The latest news, mission thinking and personal reflections from the CMS mission community
News
Sixty baptisms on Christmas Day
Despite being in the centre of a conflict zone, the church is growing fast in eastern DRC, says Martin Gordon
Old, new and unexpected treasure: graduation 2024
Dr Cathy Ross, leader of CMS Pioneer Mission Training Oxford, listens to students reflecting at our 2024 graduation.
Experience
Making room – a Christmas reflection
Lisa Peart, mission partner in Bolivia, writes about the power and joy of making room for each other and for Jesus
Pioneers on pilgrimage
Natalie Burfitt speaks to two experienced pioneer pilgrims to find out more about pilgrimage and why they love it.
Thinking mission
Video: Greg Bakker on missional humility
Rev Greg Bakker, co-creator of Pioneering Parishes, recently spoke to Jenn Camirand on the topic of Missional Humility.
Is pioneering about taking another’s territory
Advent and Christmas are seasons in the life of the church which present rich wells of inspiration and encouragement for pioneers.
CMS community
A Christmas message from CMS CEO Alastair Bateman
Alastair Bateman, CEO of Church Mission Society, reflects on what “Only Jesus” can do this Christmas.
New Advent carol from Jonny Baker
Smoke is Rising is a new carol for Advent written by Jonny Baker, Britain mission director for CMS, and Niall Dunne.
