Hope from the Edges June 2026
Watch the latest stories of what God is doing in DR Congo, Brazil and the UK.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak
CMS-Africa write, “Pray for God’s protection over communities affected by the recent Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and surrounding areas. Pray for healthcare workers, government authorities, churches and humanitarian organisations responding to the outbreak. Ask God for wisdom, adequate resources and effective containment measures to prevent further spread of the disease and to bring […]
Ecuador: new pastor needed at Cuenca Christian Church
Mission associate Johnny Pinos is pastor of Cuenca Christian Church’s bilingual congregation. His wife, mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos, supports him in his role and helps meet a variety of practical and spiritual needs within the church. Johnny is now over 70 and wants to hand over some leadership responsibilities, but is struggling to […]
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
Give thanks for a training programme for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds which has been taking place this week and is drawing to a close this weekend. Pray for the leaders participating in the training to draw encouragement from their time with other leaders in the region and discover new ideas and fresh strength for […]
Philippines: syntropic farming
Mission partners Eric and Sandra Read are leading the way in syntropic (regenerative and sustainable) farming, using their farm in the Philippines to demonstrate syntropic farming methods and encouraging people of all ages to care for creation. Pray for a meeting taking place next month where local farmers will gather to discuss syntropic farming methods […]
South Asia: theological education
Former mission partner F, who has spent many years teaching theology in South Asia, asks for prayer for preparations for upcoming training for theology students. Next month, around 90 theology students at various levels will attend a residential camp where three courses will be taught: Christian Family Life, Asian Church History and a new course […]
UK: Pioneering Parishes
CMS’s Pioneering Parishes programme supports churches to turn their focus outwards to reach people in the community who are unlikely to come to them. The leaders of the programme are currently waiting to hear whether they will receive funding for another three years. Pray for wisdom for those making this decision and for God’s will […]
Mission ReVived
Andy Roberts reflects on the changing shape of mission and why true success means stepping aside
Asia: rooted in Christ, peace in transition
As persecution increases across the region, Asia-CMS ask for prayer for Christians to remain faithful and firmly rooted in Jesus. Pray also for partners who are in the process of relocating their families: for peace for each family during this time of upheaval, and for practicalities to fall into place as they step forward into […]
Bolivia: successful English course
Andrew and Lisa Peart work with a local church in Santa Cruz to engage with their community in pioneering mission in a variety of ways, including LOGOS English course, led by Lisa and held in their church building. Give thanks for the current LOGOS group (with an impressive age range of 16–60!), which is finishing […]
