Gathering the threads: Assembly 2025

Johnny Sertin issues a call to the curious, courageous and connected.

The Assembly

Join us in Scotland for an enriching experience of forging new paths and exploring fresh landscapes.

“Start with your own gifts”

Stephanie Packham says studying with CMS has been "deeply nourishing" and made her feel less lonely on her pioneer journey. 

Empire of the USA and mission

Dr Harvey Kwiyani, leader of the Acts 11 Project, is asking pertinent questions about mission and empire, says Jonny Baker

Webinar: Mission in the neighbourhood

Lots of us want to get involved in mission in our own locality - but where to begin? We'll share some insights on how to get started.

FX podcast talks new housing communities

Fiona Barber, a pioneer curate studying with CMS, is forging new communities of faith in a new housing development in Derby.

Webinar: Mission, migration and African Christianity

Join us for the second event of the year featuring Professor Esther Mombo, a renowned theologian from St Paul’s University, Kenya.

Jesus at Weston-Super-Mare

Dr Cathy Ross reports on a recent residential weekend with pioneer MA students

How church is always emerging

A recent conversation day at CMS looked at fresh ways to express and think about pioneering and church planting.

Making theological education accessible

Joseph Ola introduces CMS’s African Christianity programmes, including affordable fees and bursaries.

Chinese Heritage in British Christianity book launch

A new book highlights the contribution of Chinese Christians to the church in the UK

New report makes pioneers feel seen and heard

Listening to the Voice of the Pioneer, a new report, has been published by CCX, our partners in London Pioneer School. It is a deep human need to be seen. This weekend the story of Hagar rang out for me again with new resonance. Hagar: a slave girl, exploited, pregnant, running for her life into […]