Pioneer blog
The latest news, mission thinking and personal reflections from the CMS pioneer community
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.
Pioneer Spectrum goes to Germany
Tina Hodgett and Lindsay Morgan-Lundie travelled from south-west England to south-west Germany to help launch the Pioneer Spectrum tool there. They found friends and inspiration aplenty.
Why pioneering youth and children’s work matters
Innovative and contextual approaches to ministry with children and young people have never been more urgent, says John Wheatley.
Approachable, seen, known, and available
Graduating with an MA this December is Alan Griggs, lead agricultural chaplain in the Diocese of Derby. He combined research on Jewish-Christian dialogue with his daily pioneering presence in the countryside.
The Slave Bible: a reflection
Sheila Akomiah-Conteh reflects on the existence of the ‘Slave Bible’ – a sobering reminder of how even sacred texts have been used to propagate evil – and the profound hope in God’s ability to work for good in all circumstances.
Asian-focused MA approved as CofE training pathway
It’s official! CofE ordinands can train on the Asian Christianity route through the CMS Pioneer Mission Training MA.
The promise of fullness of life
Joanna Criscenti on what the Pioneer MA has given her – and why a cathedral is a surprisingly good place for pioneering!
