The promise of fullness of life
Joanna Criscenti on what the Pioneer MA has given her - and why a cathedral is a surprisingly good place for pioneering!
“Natural and native” – meet Brother Ade
Ade Green talks about his journey to joining a religious order, the revelations of study at CMS, and how to live hopefully in eco-crisis.
Be welcoming, be the guest
Pioneering work in new housing developments is a growing edge all over the UK. CMS MA students recently met up with the Rev Sue Steer in New Lubbesthorpe.
Partnering with God in what he is doing
Wonu Adefala is a first year African Christianity MA student, a pastor at Salem South London and Intercultural Engagement Coordinator at Global Connections.
Healing and hope, delight and purpose
We catch up with former MA student, Elizabeth Alden, to see how studies helped her practice and what happened to a guerilla gardening project.
“It’s been delightfully surprising!”
Laura Evans tells how pioneer sturdy with CMS has been delightful, unexpected and set her up for the future
Transcending barriers – and I found a home!
Helen Harwood talks to entrepreneur and MA student Jerry Marshall about his wide-ranging business activity and the contribution studying at CMS has made to this.
“I was blessed with the gift of not fitting in, they said!”
Ali Mascarenhas discovered she was a pioneer through another CMS graduate and it's changed her life!
Building social solidarity and self-esteem
Rachel Karanja tells Helen Harwood how the supportive atmosphere and rich content of the CMS course has built her up
Made to think – and see – in new ways
Bridget Shepherd was bored of church - and she was the vicar! Here she reflects on how studying for an MA with CMS Pioneer Mission Training has given her an alternative perspective.