Looking forward, looking back

Lessons from the first 10 years of Pioneer Mission Leadership Training, and challenges for the future.

The final letter?

After 26 years in mission, in one last letter, Jenny Green allows us a glimpse of what it means to be supported by the incredible CMS family.

Another way of seeing – developments of the pioneer spectrum

The creators of the Pioneer Spectrum, Paul Bradbury and Tina Hodgett, reflect on the popularity and the flaws of this diagram and how they have been working to develop it into a useful missional tool.

Covid-19 FGM upsurge must be tackled, says mission partner

Ann-Marie Wilson's 28 Too Many is running workshops to combat resurgence in FGM due to Covid.

A tribute to Bishop Patrick Harris, 1934-2020

Nick Drayson reflects on Bishop Patrick Harris's remarkable life and legacy in mission.

How to… use your imagination

Many people think creativity is a gift you either have or you don’t. But, says Jonny Baker, it's a more like a muscle we all need to exercise.

A Guide to Creative Conversations

A new practical resource for use in all kinds of mission and church situations.

Like putting on new glasses

Wendy Cranefield explains how the Partnership for Missional Church (PMC) journey has changed the way she sees the world…

The spirituality of fundraising

Spirituality. Fundraising. In the same sentence? Really? Why should we ask for money? Why do we give, as a response to the asking?

“The Rev” and friends draw thousands to online classic car fest

Pioneer minister Adam Gompertz took his REVS classic car gatherings online to lift spirits during lockdown

Trees, chalk and theology in Walthamstow

East London pioneer Rachel Summers is on a mission to get people to notice trees in their neighbourhood and her efforts are now inspiring more and more people thanks to blossoming media coverage

Remembering Simon Barrington-Ward, former CMS general secretary

We pay tribute to the former CMS leader who died on Holy Saturday.