Sedbury Space: a case study in rural pioneering
14 June 2021
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Janice Hamilton speaks about the impact her CMS pioneer training had in helping her to establish a Community Centre in a rural village.
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Pioneer Practice book launch and getting started webinar
3 June 2021
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Jonny Baker introduces a new book of practical experience and wisdom for pioneers.
Fuzzy Church: Gospel and Culture in the North of England
2 June 2021
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CMS’s Nigel Rooms and co-author Elli Wort explain why “fuzzy boundaries” are a good thing for church – as they discovered in the process of writing a new book.
Doors and boxes
27 May 2021
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Dr Cathy Ross shares how students taking online modules with CMS got a bonus delivery through the post to enhance their learning experience.
Moya Chronicles and the Storying of African Christianity
10 May 2021
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Harvey Kwiyani, lecturer in African history and theology at Liverpool Hope University and a regular lecturer for CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training, introduces a new project aiming to showcase Africans writing theology in an accessible way.
Welcome to Minecraft Church
22 March 2021
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We talk to CMS pioneer graduate Kevin Colyer about building a rich Christian community of gamers in a fantastically creative virtual world
Gather festival – what to expect
22 March 2021
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Gather is a virtual festival-in-a-day celebrating and exploring pioneering mission practice. If you are wondering what that means or looks like here is an update which should help you imagine what to expect.
Pioneer Practice kickstarter
10 March 2021
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Pioneer Practice is a full colour book packed with a mix of stories, articles and practical wisdom for pioneers, written and put together by Jonny Baker.
Intercultural Church: Shared learning from new communities
4 March 2021
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Intercultural church is essential for the future of church, says CMS pioneer MA graduate Idina Dunmore in a new Grove book she has written in collaboration with two other pioneers.
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.
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ANVIL journal of theology and mission
Volume 37 issue 1 is out now. The theme is mission and the arts, with reflections from practitioners including David Blower, Ian Adams and Lou Baker.