New Anvil journal showcases students’ thinking

The latest issue of ANVIL journal of theology and mission features reflections on mission and pioneering from CMS students.

Is everyone a pioneer?

Of course our gifts are not all the same, but congregations can enable newness...

Praying from the edges

Jonny Baker writes of the new life and vision to be found when seeking to pray with the most marginalised people.

Nothing in Common?

Greg Bakker imagines how life could be different for parish priests and pioneers

The “little people” matter to God

Rev Dr Chan Nam Chen of Asia-CMS reflects on the best mission strategy: being led by the Holy Spirit

Reading the Bible from the edges

Maybe you can listen to the voice of someone at the edges and read the Bible with them, through their eyes, says Jonny Baker.

Seeing Mr Bates vs The Post Office but not perceiving

James Butler asks if there is a bigger and deeper story behind the parable of the subpostmasters.

What does “mission” really mean?

Colin Smith ponders the meanings that lie beneath a key word for the church today

Does pioneering devalue the time-honoured church?

Greg Bakker examines this question and has a question for you

Politics needs theology

"Should religion and politics mix?" is not the right question – they always will. A better question is "how should they mix?"

Creation and Advent

What does it mean for Jesus to be born into a world of ecological collapse?

Indigenous Memory and Mission

Asking questions about the good ways to walk with indigenous peoples