What students say

What students say

CMS is a place where pioneers find a home, a learning community and ongoing support. See what our students have to say

Meet more of our students

From pew to pavement

How Rachel Harrison-French learned to participate in the life of God already at work in the world.

“The opportunity of meeting other pioneers and learning from them was too good to resist.”

Dupe, MA

Holding Space – interview with Rachel Summers

Helen Harwood interviews Rachel Summers, a member of the first cohort of students doing the CMS Certificate in the pioneer hub, St Cedd’s, and author of Wild Lent.

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.


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