Pioneer blog
The latest news, mission thinking and personal reflections from the CMS pioneer community
“There is room at the table for everyone”
Helen Harwood talks to Robrenna Parker, a first year student on the African Christianity MA route
Celebrating a ‘first’
Harvey Kwiyani shares the excitement and possibility heralded by our first African Christianity graduates
Running community
MA graduate Nik Stevenson combines walking, running and online ministry in Yorkshire
New Churches: A Theology
A new book serves up a feast of reflection and story on new church communities – with plenty of CMS contributors!
How a cafe created a church
CMS Pioneer Mission Training graduate Fiona Mayne shared her story of growing a new church with the Pivot podcast of Luther Seminary in the USA.
New Advent carol from Jonny Baker
Smoke is Rising is a new carol for Advent written by Jonny Baker, Britain mission director for CMS, and Niall Dunne.
Old, new and unexpected treasure: graduation 2024
Dr Cathy Ross, leader of CMS Pioneer Mission Training Oxford, listens to students reflecting at our 2024 graduation.
Pioneers on pilgrimage
Natalie Burfitt speaks to two experienced pioneer pilgrims to find out more about pilgrimage and why they love it.
In the tile-maker’s studio
Artist Iain Cotton is marking 10 years of making our unique Pioneer Mission Training graduation awards.
Poverty, hospitality and dignity
Pioneer MA graduate Rosie Hopley tells of her own experiences of poverty from childhood to being a social entrepreneur.
