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.
“Only Jesus” made the difference for me
We meet five people whose lives have been completely transformed. What made the difference? They all answer: "Only Jesus."
In the tile-maker’s studio
Artist Iain Cotton is marking 10 years of making our unique Pioneer Mission Training graduation awards.
Ecuador: rain
A recent drought has led to power outages due to the country’s high reliance on hydroelectric power. Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos asks for prayer for rain to replenish the rivers and hydroelectric plants. Pray, too, for the government’s plans for contracts for energy from other sources to be finalised in the coming months and […]
Nepal: mental health training
Give thanks for the safe return of mission associates Claire and Ian Ferrer to the UK after nearly six weeks in Nepal teaching on mental health to various organisations all over the country. Pray for people to have gained understanding and knowledge about mental health and for them to be able to use this knowledge in […]
North Africa: new placement
We give thanks with mission associates C and E for their new placement in North Africa and that their visas have been approved. Pray for this couple as they transition to their new location and prepare to officially take up their placement in the New Year. Pray for practical matters such as accommodation to fall into […]
South Asia: training in schools
Mission associate Mary Fairfield recently travelled to South Asia to help train teachers and students at six different schools as they experimented with new approaches to activity-based learning. Pray that these new approaches will improve learning and help both teachers and students enjoy their school experience more.
Uganda: training for young people
Judith Murungi, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, asks for prayer for upcoming 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy) training for young people in Nakasongola from 2–7 December. Pray for the participants to be motivated to discover their gifting and step into new opportunities.
UK: pioneer students
Lift up CMS pioneer students who are graduating on 4 December – may they be able to have a joyous celebration in the midst of the busy pre-Christmas season. Please also pray for fresh energy in the last few weeks before Christmas for those students who have not yet finished their studies.
