Tasked with turning a cafe space in Falmouth into a centre of mission, Ben Hudd, a graduate of the CMS Pioneer MA programme, found all he could do – and all he needed to do – was listen.
James Butler travels to the Netherlands for a conference on mission and salvation and returns inspired to search for a shared story of what it means to be “saved”
Sarah Clarke introduces an inspiring module that allows you to explore the theology and practice of creating space in community where people know they matter.
Is the distinctive vocation of pioneer ministry being diluted? Are ordained pioneer ministers being pressed into more traditional roles? Paul Bradbury investigates.
The latest issue looks at sustainability from the viewpoints of theology and mission
Tina Hodgett describes how she joined Greg Bakker (Portsmouth Diocese’s dean of pioneer ministry) to innovate a series of webinars and help churches make pioneering part of parish life.
Cathy Ross reflects on the realities of the slave trade and her own discipleship through the lens of an ex-slave trader who is part of the fabric of CMS.
Announcing a supportive learning environment to bring pioneer curates together as our IME2 training for ordained pioneers goes national
Have the organisational and grassroots approaches to fresh expressions of church diverged – and what is the impact on the lay pioneers on whom the movement relies?
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.
Volume 38 issue 2 is out now, focused on sustainability in mission. With articles on African eco-theology, community organising and apophatic spirituality.