Spain Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/spain/ With Jesus. With each other. To the edges. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:20:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CMS-Favions2.jpg Spain Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/spain/ 32 32 UK: meeting with God in nature https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/uk-meeting-with-god-in-nature/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:20:42 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=44113 Pray for seven people taking part in a hiking retreat in Scotland over the next few days hosted by Miranda and Tim Heathcote. As well as retreats such as this one, partners Miranda and Tim support mission workers with leadership development, spiritual direction and debriefing, at their retreat house in Spain and online. Pray for […]

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Pray for seven people taking part in a hiking retreat in Scotland over the next few days hosted by Miranda and Tim Heathcote. As well as retreats such as this one, partners Miranda and Tim support mission workers with leadership development, spiritual direction and debriefing, at their retreat house in Spain and online. Pray for good weather and for the retreat to be a time of precious encounter with God for each person.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: prison ministry

Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it […]

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Brazil: a growing church

Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church […]

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DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues

Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]

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Nepal: cooking gas shortage

Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war, […]

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Tanzania: Christians in the minority

In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]

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Yemen: displacement due to conflict

Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have […]

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]]> Spain: new roof for spiritual retreat https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/spain-new-roof-for-spiritual-retreat/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:14:42 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43684 Miranda and Tim Heathcote celebrate the success of a fundraising event that took place at the end of April, raising funds that will go directly towards building a roof over the outdoor meeting and reflection space at their spiritual retreat in Spain. The lack of a roof severely limits the use of this space. Please […]

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Spain: new roof for spiritual retreat

Prayer news

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Miranda and Tim Heathcote celebrate the success of a fundraising event that took place at the end of April, raising funds that will go directly towards building a roof over the outdoor meeting and reflection space at their spiritual retreat in Spain. The lack of a roof severely limits the use of this space. Please pray for the remaining funds to be raised in order to complete this project.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: prison ministry

Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it […]

Read more
Brazil: a growing church

Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues

Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]

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Nepal: cooking gas shortage

Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war, […]

Read more
Tanzania: Christians in the minority

In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]

Read more
Yemen: displacement due to conflict

Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have […]

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]]> Spain/North Africa: quiz night fundraiser https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/spain-north-africa-quiz-night-fundraiser/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:33:34 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=43558 Give thanks for a quiz night taking place this Friday evening in the Cotswolds to raise money for mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote’s ministry of providing essential debriefing, spiritual direction and more for mission workers. P ray for all guests to feel welcome and at ease, especially those who may be less comfortable in […]

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Spain/North Africa: quiz night fundraiser

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Give thanks for a quiz night taking place this Friday evening in the Cotswolds to raise money for mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote’s ministry of providing essential debriefing, spiritual direction and more for mission workers. P

ray for all guests to feel welcome and at ease, especially those who may be less comfortable in Christian settings, and for people to be encouraged by the impact of Miranda and Tim’s ministry.

Pray for Miranda as she travels to their ministry house in Spain this weekend to host two consecutive weeks of debriefing, hosting and catering. Pray for energy for Miranda and for each person being debriefed to encounter God’s love for them in the way most needed.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: prison ministry

Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it […]

Read more
Brazil: a growing church

Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues

Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]

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Nepal: cooking gas shortage

Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war, […]

Read more
Tanzania: Christians in the minority

In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]

Read more
Yemen: displacement due to conflict

Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have […]

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]]> Spain/North Africa: ministry house rewiring https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/spain-north-africa-ministry-house-rewiring/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:34 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=42048 Following an unusually wet winter in Spain, it has become clear that the wiring in Miranda and Tim’s ministry house in Spain needs a complete overhaul. Pray for obstacles to be removed so that this work can be completed quickly and easily so that mission workers across the Middle East and North Africa can continue […]

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Spain/North Africa: ministry house rewiring

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Following an unusually wet winter in Spain, it has become clear that the wiring in Miranda and Tim’s ministry house in Spain needs a complete overhaul. Pray for obstacles to be removed so that this work can be completed quickly and easily so that mission workers across the Middle East and North Africa can continue to receive essential support through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: prison ministry

Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it […]

Read more
Brazil: a growing church

Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues

Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]

Read more
Nepal: cooking gas shortage

Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war, […]

Read more
Tanzania: Christians in the minority

In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]

Read more
Yemen: displacement due to conflict

Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have […]

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]]> Spain/North Africa: sabbatical stays and refreshment https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/spain-north-africa-sabbatical-stays-and-refreshment/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:10:34 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=40033 Mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote support mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats at Place of Springs, their ministry house in Spain. Over the next three months several individuals and families will stay in the house for sabbatical stays. Please pray for all those who spend […]

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Spain/North Africa: sabbatical stays and refreshment

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Mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote support mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats at Place of Springs, their ministry house in Spain. Over the next three months several individuals and families will stay in the house for sabbatical stays. Please pray for all those who spend time at Place of Springs to be deeply refreshed and to encounter God in real ways.

Latest prayer news

Brazil: prison ministry

Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it […]

Read more
Brazil: a growing church

Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues

Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best […]

Read more
Nepal: cooking gas shortage

Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war, […]

Read more
Tanzania: Christians in the minority

In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]

Read more
Yemen: displacement due to conflict

Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have […]

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]]> Miranda and Tim Heathcote, Spain / North Africa https://churchmissionsociety.org/people-in-mission/miranda-and-tim-heathcote-spain-north-africa/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:47:57 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=31264 Supporting mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats

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North Africa and the Middle East are tough places to be a missionary. During our years serving this region, we have known people imprisoned, abducted and deported, not to mention the less critical pressures that come with living in nations with limited access to the gospel. There is a great need for pastoral care among the workers in this region, as well as training for new workers.

We help grow effective teams and ministries through personnel development from our base in Spain and travelling to support workers across the region. These are primarily missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and may also include those affiliated to other agencies.

We have seen that by creating space for people to meet with God and process what is going on in their lives in ministry, they are able to stay longer in their ministry location and become more effective in their work.

We do this in a number of different ways: through leadership seminars, guided debriefs, creative retreat days, guided spiritual retreats, group and individual spiritual guidance and helping people connect with God through nature.

Our week-long, online leadership seminar offers leaders the opportunity to reflect on their leadership journey. This can shed light on many unprocessed experiences people have been carrying with them, which often leads them to request debriefing.

Our region is full of mountains! Tim has trained as a mountain leader and is developing a ministry of mountain journeys and wilderness encounters where people find space to connect with God in nature.

Lots of leaders in this region say they need spiritual guidance, and individual spiritual direction is a primary way we support people working in the region.

Additionally, we offer group spiritual direction as part of a retreat, to facilitate reflection and help people connect with the presence and movement of God in their lives.

Miranda is part of a team offering training for spiritual directors, taking them through a three-year programme specific to spiritual formation in cross-cultural contexts, including the Muslim world.

Locally, we seek to build community and deepen connection through offering retreat days, open mic story nights and a sabbath meal.

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We have felt called to mission since early adulthood and have previously worked in Mozambique and South Africa. In 2013 we moved to Spain to be part of this ministry to North Africans and those serving them.

We share a passion to see God’s Kingdom come and we have faith that God’s ways will be established even in the toughest places.

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