Hope from the Edges August 2025
Watch our latest stories of what God is doing in Nepal, DR Congo and the UK.
UK: Summer Gathering
CMS has been hosting a Summer Gathering this week, bringing together people in mission, staff and key partners to connect, learn, pray and share vision together. Give thanks that so many international partners were able to be present at the gathering. Pray for this week’s networking and relationship-building to lead to even more fruitful work, […]
UK: new CEO
We are excited to welcome Andy Roberts as CMS’s new CEO. Pray for God’s encouragement and guidance for Andy as he leads CMS in this next phase. We give thanks for Alastair Bateman’s time as CEO of CMS and pray blessing on him as he moves on.
The “toast” of a new town
CMS Pioneer graduate whose unexpected journey to Jesus led to founding an unexpected church community
Egypt: returned to the UK
Mission partners J and S recently left Egypt, where they have served since 2018, and will now be finishing as mission partners with CMS. Their role in Egypt included pastoring a church, serving the local Christian school and walking alongside Muslim-background believers. “We will forever be inspired by their courage and their faith and forever […]
UK: speedy recovery
Please pray for mission associates Derek and Mary Fairfield, who serve in Britain and India and are currently in the UK. Please pray for Derek, who has been admitted to hospital. Pray for a speedy recovery, for his mind to stay clear, that his mobility will not diminish and that he will soon be able […]
UK: announcement of new CEO
It has been announced this week that Andy Roberts, former mission partner and CMS’s current director of mission, will be taking over the role of CEO of CMS from Alastair Bateman on 1 August. We give thanks for the passion for mission and breadth of experience Andy brings to the role. Please pray for Andy […]
Latin America/UK: workshop in Oxford
Please pray for a workshop coming up on 26 July called Interweaving paths: Encountering Indigenous Theologies and Memories. CMS partners Bishop Joel Millanguir (Diocese of Araucanía, Chile) and Mirna Paulo (Diocese of Northern Argentina) will be contributing in person. Lift up Joel and Mirna as they prepare for the workshop and make the long journey […]
UK: open evening for Asian Christianity MA pathway
Please pray for an open evening coming up on 22 July for CMS’s Asian Christianity MA pathway. Pray for the right people to come to the evening and for those who come to be ready to explore how CMS could support them as they go to the edges. Find out more: https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer/study/open-days/
