Pioneer blog
The latest news, mission thinking and personal reflections from the CMS pioneer community
We dreamed on…
Greenbelt 2024 has come to a close, and Sarah Clarke is still buzzing with excitement from all the incredible experiences we shared.
Entangled histories: John Chilembwe
Harvey Kwiyani tells the story of a legendary figure in the resistance of colonialism, whose statue now stands on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.
Pioneer case study: Hello Art
Hello Art is a pioneering venture by Emma Richardson in Cumbria, offering art sessions for wellbeing and wholeness. She tells us more…
Be welcoming, be the guest
Pioneering work in new housing developments is a growing edge all over the UK. CMS MA students recently met up with the Rev Sue Steer in New Lubbesthorpe.
New Asian Christianity route for MA students
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Asian Christianity MA route starting September 2024.
Pioneer case study – ARK base
ARK is dedicated to renewing church buildings into sustainable spaces of creativity, community and mission.
Seeing the wood and seeing the trees
Two recently published articles may encourage us to both zoom in and zoom out to see a clearer picture of our own missional context.
Partnering with God in what he is doing
Wonu Adefala is a first year African Christianity MA student, a pastor at Salem South London and Intercultural Engagement Coordinator at Global Connections.
European Pioneer Gathering!
Tina Hodgett is just back from a gathering of pioneers from across Europe. Here’s what she experienced, noticed and learned.
CMS pioneer scoops MA mission prize
CMS graduate Rachel Summers has won the 2024 Churches Together in England MA Prize in mission, evangelism and church planting.
Healing and hope, delight and purpose
We catch up with former MA student, Elizabeth Alden, to see how studies helped her practice and what happened to a guerilla gardening project.
