Resources
Mission is learning. Are you curious about different cultures? Looking for insights from the edges? Go on a learning journey with us with these free resources.
CMS Magazine and Prayerlines
Anvil
Our journal of theology and mission helps you think deeper about mission today
More resources from our archive
Video: You will find us at the edges
A poem by Kate Fox-Robinson captures the spirit of Church Mission Society's renewed vision and purpose.
Easter reflection from CEO Alastair Bateman
In a challenging season, Alastair reflects on God's power in human weakness.
How to… keep mission on the agenda
CMS advocates are working hard to keep local and global mission high on the agenda within their churches.
Stay with us: stability and momentum through change
Ian Adams explores the Emmaus story as a guide for living through constantly changing times
How to… build a missional community
Paul Bradbury chooses "five smooth stones" to help us build sustainable groups of disciples with a purpose.
How to… be caught being Christian
We tend to exhibit our faith when we go to church, but for the rest of the time it largely remains hidden, says Nigel Rooms.
Just Imagine – Afrofuturism
Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, BAME mission and ministry enabler for Leicester Diocese, talks of imagination as a desire to live in a transformed world.
Just Imagine – highlights part 2
"Break the rules!" Highlights from the Just Imagine series of webinars hosted by Jonny Baker and friends in January 2021.
Video: Just Imagine – highlights part 1
Do you consider yourself creative? That is a question Jonny Baker, director of mission education at CMS, explored in a series of webinars earlier this year, Just Imagine.
How to…share your faith in Jesus
Paul Thaxter shares five handy disciplines to help each of us to share good news in our contexts.
A Guide to Creative Conversations
A new practical resource for use in all kinds of mission and church situations.
The spirituality of fundraising
Spirituality. Fundraising. In the same sentence? Really? Why should we ask for money? Why do we give, as a response to the asking?
Video: Dave Bookless – The Earth is the Lord’s
Dave Bookless says: "When Christians take the earth seriously, people take the gospel seriously."
Creation Care: a biblical reflection
At a key moment in the story of humanity's engagement with the earth and her creatures, Ian Adams reflects on Genesis.
