Entangled histories: John Chilembwe
Harvey Kwiyani tells the story of a legendary figure in the resistance of colonialism, whose statue now stands on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.
Is pioneering all about church planting?
Pioneering is frequently associated with church planting initiatives, but should it be?
Be welcoming, be the guest
Pioneering work in new housing developments is a growing edge all over the UK. CMS MA students recently met up with the Rev Sue Steer in New Lubbesthorpe.
DR Congo: protection from rebel groups
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga, who runs a peace centre in Bunia, reports that the rebel groups around Goma are approaching Bunia. Please pray for safety for the people of Bunia and for the rebel groups to encounter the presence of God and turn their hearts towards peace. Pray for God’s protection over upcoming CMS-Africa women’s and youth […]
Middle East: stamina for Bible translation
Mission partners J and R write that those working on the Briyani Old Testament Bible translation are hoping to finish the book of Deuteronomy by 19 August. We give thanks with J and R for the progress that has been made and pray that Deuteronomy will appear on the mobile phone app very soon. Pray, […]
Ukraine: ongoing war
Please pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia, where drones have become central to the war and can kill hundreds every day. Please lift up in prayer those who are waging war and ask God to turn their hearts to peace. Pray for strength and encouragement for our people in mission there: Valery, Anya […]
Venezuela: elections
Please pray for elections in Venezuela this Sunday, 28 July. May there be free and fair elections where the will of the people is heard and implemented. Two candidates are running – incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro and united opposition candidate Edmundo González (two other opposition candidates have already been barred from participating). Please pray for the right […]
New Asian Christianity route for MA students
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Asian Christianity MA route starting September 2024.
Building up women and children in South East Asia
Asia-CMS partners are offering an invitation to hope
Seeing the wood and seeing the trees
Two recently published articles may encourage us to both zoom in and zoom out to see a clearer picture of our own missional context.