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.

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

New chair of trustees appointed

Rev Jeremy Moodey, former CEO of Embrace the Middle East, will be the next CMS chair

Why pioneering youth and children’s work matters

Innovative and contextual approaches to ministry with children and young people have never been more urgent, says John Wheatley.

Do pioneers only plant churches?

Pioneers often enable new communities but is that all they do?

Approachable, seen, known, and available

Graduating with an MA this December is Alan Griggs, lead agricultural chaplain in the Diocese of Derby. He combined research on Jewish-Christian dialogue with his daily pioneering presence in the countryside.

Hope from the Edges November 2024

Watch our latest good news stories from DR Congo, Argentina and the UK!