Resources
Mission is learning. Are you curious about different cultures? Looking for insights from the edges? Go on a learning journey with us with these free resources.
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Our journal of theology and mission helps you think deeper about mission today
More resources from our archive
Video: A personal Easter message from Alastair
Alastair Bateman, CEO of Church Mission Society, reflects on the power of the resurrection this Easter.
Pioneer beatitudes
Rev Greg Bakker and Rev Tina Hodgett introduce a new series reflecting on the beatitudes for pioneers and priests who are collaborating in mission.
Video: Greg Bakker on missional humility
Rev Greg Bakker, co-creator of Pioneering Parishes, recently spoke to Jenn Camirand on the topic of Missional Humility.
Praying from the edges
Jonny Baker writes of the new life and vision to be found when seeking to pray with the most marginalised people.
Video: Jesus Never Gives Up Uganda
Hellen, a refugee from violent conflict in South Sudan, had every reason in the world to give up – and she almost did.
Video: What does it mean to go to the edges?
The edges are where Jesus is bringing new life. And where we want to be. Together.
Video: Together to the edges
Global voices come together in this short video by our partners from around the world.
Working on our posture
Activist and author Shane Claiborne paid a visit to Church Mission Society for a lively conversation about mission.
Video: Jay Mātenga interview
Jay Mātenga shares his personal backstory as well as the richness that comes from Indigenous perspectives on faith.
Video: Change of a dress
Meet Maria Skoyles, CEO of the Dorcas Dress Project, and a CMS Pioneer MA student.
Video: Grounded in not knowing
Mining ancient apophatic traditions, finding energy and wisdom for pioneering sacred terrain.
Video: Sustainable communities
Alison Webster on cultivating and nurturing habits to challenge power and change the world
Video: Sustainable Planet
The video recording of Israel's plenary session at the 2022 CMS Conversations Day.
Video: Views from the edges – Bahrain
Learn how believers from a Muslim background are growing as disciples thanks to a partnership between CMS and Together Network.
Video: Not giving up on peace: meet Joan Busolo
Joan Busolo, CMS manager in Africa, speaks about her own journey as a disciple of Jesus and how discipleship and peacemaking are intimately linked.
Video: You will find us at the edges
A poem by Kate Fox-Robinson captures the spirit of Church Mission Society's renewed vision and purpose.
How to… keep mission on the agenda
CMS advocates are working hard to keep local and global mission high on the agenda within their churches.
Stay with us: stability and momentum through change
Ian Adams explores the Emmaus story as a guide for living through constantly changing times
How to… build a missional community
Paul Bradbury chooses "five smooth stones" to help us build sustainable groups of disciples with a purpose.
How to… be caught being Christian
We tend to exhibit our faith when we go to church, but for the rest of the time it largely remains hidden, says Nigel Rooms.
Just Imagine – Afrofuturism
Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, BAME mission and ministry enabler for Leicester Diocese, talks of imagination as a desire to live in a transformed world.
Just Imagine – highlights part 2
"Break the rules!" Highlights from the Just Imagine series of webinars hosted by Jonny Baker and friends in January 2021.
Video: Just Imagine – highlights part 1
Do you consider yourself creative? That is a question Jonny Baker, director of mission education at CMS, explored in a series of webinars earlier this year, Just Imagine.
How to…share your faith in Jesus
Paul Thaxter shares five handy disciplines to help each of us to share good news in our contexts.
How to… use your imagination
Many people think creativity is a gift you either have or you don’t. But, says Jonny Baker, it's a more like a muscle we all need to exercise.
A Guide to Creative Conversations
A new practical resource for use in all kinds of mission and church situations.
The spirituality of fundraising
Spirituality. Fundraising. In the same sentence? Really? Why should we ask for money? Why do we give, as a response to the asking?
How to… establish an ethical business
Tim Thorlby on the lessons learned by Clean for Good, a social business giving cleaners a better deal.
A new psalm of lament
Join us in offering this psalm of lament for the nations of North Africa, written by one of our mission partners.
Video: The power of love in Lebanon
Meet our local partners Emil and Reem Bourizk who have set up a school for Syrian refugee children in their home in Lebanon, helping to transform a situation of trauma, hopelessness and enmity.
How to… challenge cultural norms
Culture - famously - "eats strategy for breakfast". So when trying to bring change, it makes sense to pay attention to social norms in play.
How to… cross cultures with beautiful feet
Rev Sameh Metry, a church leader in west London, shares what he has learned about sharing Jesus in interfaith contexts.
Video: Dave Bookless – The Earth is the Lord’s
Dave Bookless says: "When Christians take the earth seriously, people take the gospel seriously."
Creation Care: a biblical reflection
At a key moment in the story of humanity's engagement with the earth and her creatures, Ian Adams reflects on Genesis.
How to… do pioneering mission with people of all seasons
David Palmer, former CMS Pioneer student, shares his learning from working with older people in Market Harborough
How to… engage effectively with humanitarian organisations
NGOs and faith communities alike need to critically reflect on their own imposed values and practices, says Fiona Kelling
Audio: Prayer exercises by Ian Adams
Now with added series of prayers exploring movement, sound and paradox in prayer. Also includes praying with the parables and the seasons.
How to… do mission in the face of depression
Here I am, clinically depressed and STILL a mission partner, doing my best to go forward with life and mission amid many questions.
How to… put women in our rightful place
Tara Martin reflects on how the church can model gender equality.
How to… innovate the future
Innovation is what happens when God’s future comes head to head with the present, says the Rev Dr Michael Moynagh.
