UK: announcement of new CEO
It has been announced this week that Andy Roberts, former mission partner and CMS’s current director of mission, will be taking over the role of CEO of CMS from Alastair Bateman on 1 August. We give thanks for the passion for mission and breadth of experience Andy brings to the role. Please pray for Andy […]
New chapter for mission startup
Pioneer MA student Marcus Letts on a new chapter in global missions with the founding of Hellenic Ministries UK
Ethiopia: preparing for adoption
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson are based in Addis Ababa and work in reconciliation and peacebuilding with local Christian leaders. They have also been fostering a baby over the past few months, helping him to recover from malnourishment and prepare to be adopted by an Ethiopian family. Praise God that this little boy is […]
Latin America/UK: workshop in Oxford
Please pray for a workshop coming up on 26 July called Interweaving paths: Encountering Indigenous Theologies and Memories. CMS partners Bishop Joel Millanguir (Diocese of Araucanía, Chile) and Mirna Paulo (Diocese of Northern Argentina) will be contributing in person. Lift up Joel and Mirna as they prepare for the workshop and make the long journey […]
Middle East: freedom for Christians
Pray for mission partner U in his work of advocating for Christians’ right to practise their faith in the Middle East. Pray for justice and freedom for all those who are persecuted for following Jesus.
Philippines: life in all its fullness for children at the edges
Mission partner Tim Lee founded Jigsaw Kids Ministries with his wife Kate in 2004, and Tim now supports the Filipino team from his base in Cumbria. The team run eight family centres in Metro Manila, from which they share God’s love in practical and strategic ways with children and families living in extreme hardship and […]
South Asia: theological education
Former mission partner F says, “Praise God for the successful training in expository preaching last week. Many people were blessed and equipped. Please now pray for preparations for a conference for local tutors (group leaders) at the end of July (21–26) running alongside an intensive residential course for students. Pray for the students as they […]
South Sudan: visiting Wau
Pray for CMS-Africa’s cross-cultural mission manager Karobia Njogu, mission partner Nicci Maxwell and CMS-Africa’s South Sudan country coordinator Joseph Noel as they gather in Wau. Pray for a useful time of networking and sharing about the work of CMS. Pray for Nicci as she visits the local hospital and seeks to identify gaps in healthcare provision in […]
UK: open evening for Asian Christianity MA pathway
Please pray for an open evening coming up on 22 July for CMS’s Asian Christianity MA pathway. Pray for the right people to come to the evening and for those who come to be ready to explore how CMS could support them as they go to the edges. Find out more: https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer/study/open-days/
Global Edge Churches to launch at Synod
CMS holds fringe event to highlight new way for churches to connect with mission
Asia: local partners
Please pray for restoration and fresh energy for local partners across Asia, many of whom are exhausted after a busy season of ministry. Please also pray for encouragement for those who have finished as local partners and are continuing their ministry without close support from CMS.
