Vision in the tea leaves
Tasked with turning a cafe space in Falmouth into a centre of mission, Ben Hudd, a graduate of the CMS Pioneer MA programme, found all he could do – and all he needed to do – was listen.
Of sturgeons and salvation
James Butler travels to the Netherlands for a conference on mission and salvation and returns inspired to search for a shared story of what it means to be “saved”
Guerrilla gardening, young adults – and a new vocabulary
Helen Harwood talks to Elizabeth Alden about pioneering mission among young adults in the West Country, outdoor pop-ups and finding a new language for making sense of her calling.
Diluting distinctiveness?
Is the distinctive vocation of pioneer ministry being diluted? Are ordained pioneer ministers being pressed into more traditional roles? Paul Bradbury investigates.
New ANVIL journal: Thriving in mission
The latest issue looks at sustainability from the viewpoints of theology and mission
Blogger and youth mentor Joseph Ola joins CMS Pioneer team
New lecturer strengthens African Diaspora MA route
Riding a wave – telling the story of Pioneering Parishes
Tina Hodgett describes how she joined Greg Bakker (Portsmouth Diocese's dean of pioneer ministry) to innovate a series of webinars and help churches make pioneering part of parish life.
Amazing Grace – slow burn discipleship?
As we approach the hymn's 250th anniversary, how does John Newton's slow journey towards justice speak to us?
Pioneer ministry discussed on The Archers!
Pioneering has surely gone mainstream now, hopes Jonny Baker...
“I have been blown away”
Helen Harwood talks to Joanna Criscenti, a pioneer ordinand and first year MA student, about her experience of learning at CMS and a rather special MA course weekend away.
