Rivers in the desert

Sheila Akomiah-Conteh argues that African Christianity is a revitalising force in British Christianity.

African millennial Christians in the diaspora and the identity question

Joseph Ola explores the way a younger generation of African Christians in Britain face the challenges of dual identity.

Historical development of British Black Pentecostalism

Israel Olofinjana higlights a diversity in theologies, ecclesiologies, mission and cultures that is often overlooked

Editorial: The gift of African diaspora churches in the UK

Harvey Kwiyani and Colin Smith introduce this issue of ANVIL journal of theology and mission.

Back for the future

CMS’s new director of international mission, Andy Roberts, shares his hopes for the future for CMS...

Finding my place

Rosie Hopley shares why she’s joined the first cohort of students on the African Christian Diaspora route of the CMS MA course

How to… build a missional community

Paul Bradbury chooses "five smooth stones" to help us build sustainable groups of disciples with a purpose.

Post-colonial pioneering?

We talk to Harvey Kwiyani about a pioneering new course of study focusing on the impact of the African church in diaspora.

Listening for the long haul

Bestwood Park was one of the first UK churches to take part in Partnership for Missional Church. It left them equipped to engage with the local community...

Start of a new movement?

"We’re hoping to create a movement of post-colonial missionaries able to work across cultures and races,” says Harvey Kwiyani.

Sedbury Space: a case study in rural pioneering

Janice Hamilton speaks about the impact her CMS pioneer training had in helping her to establish a Community Centre in a rural village.

From burned out to fired up for mission

Rev Phil Marsh shares his experiences of transformation through the Partnership for Missional Church journey.