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

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.

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.

Pioneers on pilgrimage

Natalie Burfitt speaks to two experienced pioneer pilgrims to find out more about pilgrimage and why they love it.

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.

Israel-Palestine and Lebanon: how to pray?

Mission partners Fiona and Joel, who are usually based in Jordan, help to guide our prayers

Africa: training leaders

Mission partners in different areas of Africa report that teaching terms are coming to a close. In Uganda, Sarah and Simon Cawdell give thanks for training for lay readers trained this term at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Uganda. Pray for these leaders as they return to their churches equipped with more biblical […]

Poverty, hospitality and dignity

Pioneer MA graduate Rosie Hopley tells of her own experiences of poverty from childhood to being a social entrepreneur.

Ukraine: 1,000 days of war

A video message for you from local partners Valery Alymov and Anya Manchuliak