Pioneer blog
The latest news, mission thinking and personal reflections from the CMS pioneer community
Greenbelt 2025: Hope in the Making
Paul Northup, creative director of Greenbelt Festival, shares about this year’s theme and why the festival is a natural home for pioneers.
Responding moment by moment
Abi Cooling was a surprise addition to 2024’s cohort of students focusing on youthwork. It was God’s perfect timing, she explains.
Webinar: Mission in the Neighbourhood – Part 2
More insights into pioneering mission right where you are, with Anna Ruddick, John Wheatley and host James Butler
Doctor Why?
James Butler explains the joy of the shared journey for doctoral students with CMS and Roehampton University.
Webinar: Faith and faithfulness between the generations
Join us to explore what African diaspora faith transmission can teach UK churches
Gathering the threads: Assembly 2025
Johnny Sertin issues a call to the curious, courageous and connected.
“Start with your own gifts”
Stephanie Packham tells us about “Aqua Bears and Prayers” and how CMS has helped her on her pioneer journey.
Empire of the USA and mission
Dr Harvey Kwiyani, leader of the Acts 11 Project, is asking pertinent questions about mission and empire, says Jonny Baker
FX podcast talks new housing communities
Fiona Barber, a pioneer curate studying with CMS, is forging new communities of faith in a new housing development in Derby.
Bursaries available for Asian MA stream
Interested in questions focused on Asia and Asian Christians? Nuam Hatzaw outlines our dazzling MA programme.
Jesus at Weston-Super-Mare
Dr Cathy Ross reports on a recent residential weekend with pioneer MA students
