Starfish day: ‘Kindling the fire’ in the Wood
17 December 2018
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‘Kindling the Fire’ was the second Starfish network reflection day, aimed at providing a safe space for pioneers to rest, refresh and renew.
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Hats off to Sussex pioneer
13 December 2018
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Congratulations to CMS Pioneer Emma Moreton on the opening of one of the country’s more unusual hat shops in Battle, East Sussex, last week. As a lay member of the CMS pioneer community, Emma uses her
Hearts on fire – Graduation day 2018
7 December 2018
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Twenty-one pioneering students graduated from CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training on Tuesday at the course’s fifth-ever graduation service. Twelve undergraduate and nine graduate or postgraduate certificates diplomas or degrees were handed out – including one to
Pioneer Forum report – pioneering on new housing estates and how to be “snakey”!
4 December 2018
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The South Central Regional Training Partnership Pioneer Forum gathered pioneers and pioneer enablers from across the region to engage in a constructive conversation around pioneer ministry in new housing developments. The conversation was facilitated by Paul
I looked in the mirror and saw a different me – Interview with Fiona Mayne
20 November 2018
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Once an atheist, now a mission pioneer on a new housing development: Fiona Mayne, a first year BA student with CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training, and a pioneer ordinand, told me her story. HH: Can I
New ANVIL journal is out now: Pioneer ministry and innovation
15 November 2018
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The latest issue of ANVIL journal of theology and mission is now available on the Church Mission Society website. The theme is pioneer ministry and innovation, and guest editor Paul Bradbury has drawn together a rich
Missional Conversations A Dialogue between Theory and Praxis in World Mission
9 November 2018
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We are delighted to announce the arrival of a new book, Missional Conversations A Dialogue between Theory and Praxis in World Mission, Cathy Ross & Colin Smith, Editors. Missional Conversations introduces the reader to key themes
Make Good – still places available in November to kickstart your idea
26 October 2018
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It was exciting this month to see Out Of The Box cards launch a kickstarter campaign and raise their target within one week to get their enterprise underway. Jenny Baker brought that idea to Make Good
A sense of belonging – Interview with Julie Thorpe
18 October 2018
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Helen Harwood interviews Julie Thorpe, who is currently on Year two of her three year diploma with us. HH: I know you have told me you have been called to work with people with sexual convictions.
Pioneer Hub to start in London
12 October 2018
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We’re excited to announce that a pioneer hub is launching in London in 2019! This is a partnership between CMS and London Diocese (through the Centre for Church planting and Growth) and is aimed at people
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