The sharing of Christ’s sufferings

A CMS Presence reflection for Lent 2024 by Ian Adams

Bloomin’ mission!

Old mission partners never really retire, says David Sharland, who served for decades in east Africa... and now by the Irish Sea.

Cathy Ross on Loved, Called, Gifted podcast

Hear what Cathy has to say about women in mission and 'pious domesticity', including the hidden stories of women missionaries.

To hell – and back

CMS Diploma graduate Julie's work with registered sex offenders leaving prison sometimes means following Jesus to the very edge of hell and back.

Tiger, cow or horse? Enterprise at the edges

Enterprise can be a kingdom blessing for those on the edge, says CMS first year MA student Jerry Marshall

“Truth gathering” – an intercultural worship journey

Rev Ruwani Gunawardene narrates a personal journey into the Asian Satsang style expression of worship

The end of a season and the start of another

In mission, as in all life, sometimes things don’t work out quite like we expect.

Made to think – and see – in new ways

Bridget Shepherd was bored of church - and she was the vicar! Here she reflects on how studying for an MA with CMS Pioneer Mission Training has given her an alternative perspective.

Unravelling a continuous creative thread

What started as churchyard clearance has grown into a multifaceted community project

Beauty / brokenness

The contrasts on show while walking in the local park help Anna and Chris Hembury reflect on how God sees us.

Open hands

A CMS Presence resource to assist in nurturing prayerful presence

A gospel rooted among those at the edges

From army life to social enterprise in Bangladesh to pioneer mission in Cornwall – and all points in between! MA graduate Ben Hudd shares his remarkable story.