Ding ding round three
6 February 2023
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It was wonderful to be in Penrith for the start of the third cohort of pioneer students in the Northern Mission Centre, says Jonny Baker.
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Mission is… like cooking with local ingredients
23 June 2022
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It’s becoming more common to try to cook with food that’s produced locally. Avoiding air miles, respecting the seasons, becoming more in tune with our own environment – these are just a few of the reasons.
Newbigin Pioneering Hub Birmingham – new partnership!
15 May 2022
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We are really excited to let you know a hub is starting in Birmingham. It is being hosted by the incredible Ash and Anj Barker.
Triple promise: new south-west pioneer training hub begins
7 February 2022
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Three south-west dioceses have come together to host a training hub for the CMS Certificate in Pioneer Mission, says Tina Hodgett, hub leader.
Towards a fully pioneering church
17 November 2021
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Tina Hodgett sets out how she believes the church can move from spasmodic growth to “a rich and visible gospel harvest”…
Celebrating pioneers in London and Penrith
4 October 2021
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It was such a delight last week to be with pioneers round the country. Last weekend I was at the first weekend of the second CMS Certificate for the Northern Mission Centre. This is round two
Map-tastic!
9 August 2021
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We are now ready to unveil two new maps which will help members of the Starfish Network feel more connected and better able to access on-going mutual support and encouragement.
Beyond our expectations
2 March 2021
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Two stories of fragility and excitement from pioneer ministers on housing developments: Rev Ali Boulton and Rev Simon Halls are based in two different areas of Swindon.
Cooking up locally-sourced theology
17 February 2021
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Fiona Law shares her experience of the Doing Theology module at the Bath & Wells pioneer hub…
Am I ready to be a mission pioneer?
25 January 2021
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Guest blogger Sophie Tucker has just started on the lay pioneer training programme in St Albans diocese, CMS’s latest pioneer hub partnership. She has thoroughly prepared – so why is she feeling so nervous?
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ANVIL journal of theology and mission
Volume 38 issue 2 is out now, focused on sustainability in mission. With articles on African eco-theology, community organising and apophatic spirituality.