Coming out fighting for “pioneering”

"Pioneer" has become a disputed word. But Rev Tina Hodgett, Pioneering Parishes project leader, can't think of a better term for initiators of new things.

The Long Table: there IS such a thing as a free lunch

The Long Table in Stroud has created an inspiring social enterprise out of pay-as-you-can dining that wasn't beaten by the pandemic, says Natalie Burfitt, CMS pioneer hubs coordinator.

Inspired and stretched – interview with Sian Hunt

Year one diploma student Sian Hunt tells Helen Harwood about following God's nudges and finding a place to belong with CMS...

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.

Exchange of abundance – Greenbelt 2023

Idina Dunmore shares her take on this year's Greenbelt Festival and particularly the Exchange venue, which was co-hosted by CMS.

Letting Photos Speak

A new book co-authored by a past participant on CMS's Make Good course helps you practically explore 'contemplative photography'.

South West Hub grows in Cornwall

Sally Taylor and Lindsey Morgan-Lundie report on "extending the walls of the tent" as a new cohort of pioneer students in the South West Hub camp out in Cornwall.

How not to evangelise among Westerners

In this post, Dr Harvey Kwiyani, African Christianity Programme Lead at CMS Pioneer Mission Training, reflects on non-Western evangelists in the West and how not to evangelise!

“Faith is the foundation”

Helen Harwood talks to undergraduate student Laura Evans about friendship, inspiration and starting on the pioneer journey.

The open table

Johnny Sertin surveys a landscape of hope and healing across post-Christian Britain

Hack to the Future – at Greenbelt and beyond

CMS web developer Madeline Linnell has news about a new project to hack solutions to pioneer problems

Awe and wonder

The CMS Certificate reawakened Sarah Carney's creativity and gave her a vision for an art exhibition.