Poverty, hospitality and dignity

Pioneer MA graduate Rosie Hopley tells of her own experiences of poverty from childhood to being a social entrepreneur.

Approachable, seen, known, and available

Graduating with an MA this December is Alan Griggs, lead agricultural chaplain in the Diocese of Derby. He combined research on Jewish-Christian dialogue with his daily pioneering presence in the countryside.

The promise of fullness of life

Joanna Criscenti on what the Pioneer MA has given her - and why a cathedral is a surprisingly good place for pioneering!

“Natural and native” – meet Brother Ade

Ade Green talks about his journey to joining a religious order, the revelations of study at CMS, and how to live hopefully in eco-crisis.

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.

Partnering with God in what he is doing

Wonu Adefala is a first year African Christianity MA student, a pastor at Salem South London and Intercultural Engagement Coordinator at Global Connections.

The role of the priest

There is a skill set around holding together the time-honoured and new expressions of church, says Greg Bakker.

Pioneering ripples in Brazil

Jonny Baker reports from a design lab in Brazil looking at pioneering mission in Latin America.

Nurture every sign of God’s presence

Mission associate Michelle Hays reflects on getting to know refugees in North Carolina, USA

Praying power and staying power

A humble prayer group has been supporting people in mission week in, week out, through more than two years of war

Interruptions and God’s Kingdom

Mission partner Suzy Wilson has been learning that God’s Kingdom requires space for spontaneity.

Women: refusing to give up on peace

Joan Busolo, CMS Africa manager, talks to Naomi Rose Steinberg about peacemaking women