“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.

Inspired and stretched – interview with Sian Hunt

Year one diploma student Sian Hunt tells Helen Harwood about following God's nudges and finding a place to belong with CMS...

A gospel rooted among those at the edges

From army life to social enterprise in Bangladesh to pioneer mission in Cornwall – and all points in between! MA graduate Ben Hudd shares his remarkable story.

“Faith is the foundation”

Helen Harwood talks to undergraduate student Laura Evans about friendship, inspiration and starting on the pioneer journey.

By God’s Grace

A massive health scare took first year diploma student Paul Latham to church. An astonishing recovery led him to put all his skills and energy into God's service.

“Informed and transformed”

Helen Harwood talks to Godwin Sottie, one of our year one African Christianity MA students. Because the course is online, students can join from anywehre in the world - Godwin is based in Ghana.

Starting life with a wobbly wheel

Third Year MA student Alan Griggs tells Helen Harwood how he encountered Jesus on a kibbutz, how God's grace 'repaired' him and what the pioneer course at CMS has meant to him.

Guerrilla gardening, young adults – and a new vocabulary

Helen Harwood talks to Elizabeth Alden about pioneering mission among young adults in the West Country, outdoor pop-ups and finding a new language for making sense of her calling.