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.

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.

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.

How to… establish an ethical business

Tim Thorlby on the lessons learned by Clean for Good, a social business giving cleaners a better deal.

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.

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

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.