India: a better future for girls and women

Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson, working to stop and prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) around the world where it is practised, has spent the past couple of weeks working against FGM in India. As she prepares to travel home on 17 February, pray for stamina to finish the trip well and for safety in travel. Pray […]

South East Asia: SENIA conference

Mission partners A and L, supporting people to live in freedom from addiction (A) and championing the cause of children with special needs (L), ask for prayer for an upcoming Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Association (SENIA) conference next month. As chairperson of the local chapter of SENIA, L is busy preparing for the event, […]

Thailand: visas and air quality

Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher ask for prayer as they renew visas for their family over the next few weeks. As Jon takes several day-long trips to immigration, pray for favour with officials and for the process to move quickly. Pray for progress in finding a more stable way to be in the country […]

Thailand: a job for Narin

Please pray for a Narin, a friend of mission partners Jason and Tracy Day. Narin came off the streets last year and is still without a job. Please pray that he can get one before he ends up back on the streets again. Please also pray that he can grow in his understanding of who […]

Nepal: opposition and persecution

Mission associates ask for prayer for the Church in Nepal, which is facing increasing opposition and persecution. Pray for Christians to be encouraged in their faith and for unity among leaders. Pray, too, for God to raise up new leaders and open up training opportunities for them so that the church can grow even faster […]

Asia: collaborating for effective mission

Please pray for CMS and Asia-CMS as the two organisations develop plans and work together towards being even more effective in mission across Asia. Pray for open communication and unity in the Spirit.

South Asia: connecting with local families

E and R live in South Asia, where mission partner E teaches theology and R is CMS’s manager in Asia. E and R share that their church’s local-language sister church connects with local families through an after-school children’s programme. Please pray for the families who are coming into contact with people from the church – […]

South East Asia: Celebrate Recovery

“Please keep Celebrate Recovery in your prayers,” write mission partners A and L. A helps to run several Celebrate Recovery groups, free support groups for people grappling with addictions of any kind. Praise God that this ministry is fruitful and that so many people give their time to come alongside others. Pray for God to […]

Hope from the Edges January 2025

Watch our latest good news stories from South Asia, Ecuador and the UK!

Elise and Jon Fletcher, Thailand

Immersing ourselves in the life of a vibrant slum community, sharing Jesus’ love with people through both presence and project-based support

The fellowship on the roof

What happened when South Asian believers opened their home to serve their community?

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.