Students
More than anything, what makes our training unique is the community of students, past and present. Every month, we interview one of them about their pioneering and their experience of studying with CMS.
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Partnering with God in what he is doing
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Healing and hope, delight and purpose, friendship and peace
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“It’s been delightfully surprising!”
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Transcending barriers – and I found a home! Interview with Jerry Marshall
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I was blessed with the gift of not fitting in, they said!
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Building social solidarity and self-esteem
![Bridget Shepherd](https://pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RS81557_TU3A7928_1-scr-768x512.jpg)
Made to think – and see – in new ways
![smiling group of students pictured out on the Yorkshire moors](https://pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sian-hunt-students-moor-768x432.jpg)
Inspired and stretched – interview with Sian Hunt
![Ben Hudd in grey clergy shirt and fleece](https://pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ben-hudd-2023-768x512.jpg)
A gospel rooted among those at the edges – interview with Ben Hudd
![Laura Evans](https://pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Laura-Evans_TU3A7848_1-768x512.jpg)
Faith is the foundation – interview with Laura Evans
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By God’s Grace
![Godwin, incredibly dapper in a polkadot tuxedo](https://pioneer.churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Godwin-Sottie-web-768x512.jpg)