Celebrating a ‘first’

Harvey Kwiyani shares the excitement and possibility heralded by our first African Christianity graduates

Running community

MA graduate Nik Stevenson combines walking, running and online ministry in Yorkshire

New Churches: A Theology

A new book serves up a feast of reflection and story on new church communities - with plenty of CMS contributors!

How a cafe created a church

CMS Pioneer Mission Training graduate Fiona Mayne shared her story of growing a new church with the Pivot podcast of Luther Seminary in the USA.

New Advent carol from Jonny Baker

Smoke is Rising is a new carol for Advent written by Jonny Baker, Britain mission director for CMS, and Niall Dunne.

Old, new and unexpected treasure: graduation 2024

Dr Cathy Ross, leader of CMS Pioneer Mission Training Oxford, listens to students reflecting at our 2024 graduation.

Pioneers on pilgrimage

Natalie Burfitt speaks to two experienced pioneer pilgrims to find out more about pilgrimage and why they love it.

In the tile-maker’s studio

Artist Iain Cotton is marking 10 years of making our unique Pioneer Mission Training graduation awards.

Poverty, hospitality and dignity

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

Pioneer Spectrum goes to Germany

Tina Hodgett and Lindsay Morgan-Lundie travelled from south-west England to south-west Germany to help launch the Pioneer Spectrum tool there. They found friends and inspiration aplenty.

Why pioneering youth and children’s work matters

Innovative and contextual approaches to ministry with children and young people have never been more urgent, says John Wheatley.

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.