CMS Pioneer

We train and support pioneers with the gift of not fitting in. We're based in Oxford but work all round the world with @cmsmission

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...Mission course, which he leads, James Butler of Church Mission Society Pioneer Mission Training team explores these questions: https://t.co/pGaeav65BX

[CMS Pioneer @CMSPioneer]

This week, the BBC featured an article exploring the rising number of Tommy Robinson supporters turning to church. It shines a spotlight on some tricky questions that Christians and churches have to navigate at this time. Ahead of the Faith in Public: Political Theology for...

[CMS Pioneer @CMSPioneer]

Want to make a difference in your neighbourhood but not sure where to start?
Join us for a webinar on 13 May, 1–2pm (UK). With Cathy Ross + guests sharing ways to begin local mission.

James Butler @_jamesb
Sheila Akomiah-Conteh
John Wheatley
Sign up: https://t.co/SFFzMkw7B1

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See church differently? So do we. Train with CMS to pioneer something new.

Book our open days now.

https://t.co/38lojrmcXh

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"Pioneering mission is about creating new ways of being church-making faith & leadership accessible to those who don’t fit the traditional mould."

@thehannahling reflects on a day with CMS, exploring how justice & mission come together.

#PioneeringMission #JusticeAndMission

[CTE @ChurchesEngland]

CTE MA Mission Prize 2025

Have you or one of your students completed an MA in #mission, #evangelism or #churchplanting in the last year?

https://t.co/txkfAF1RyY

£ prize and the opportunity to be published in Ecclesial Futures from @RadboudUniPress

Closes 30 April

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How welcoming are we? 🌍 Join Acts 11’s first webinar of the year, led by Emily from Welcome Churches, to explore how UK churches support displaced people. Expect insights, real-life stories & Q&A.

📅 Wed, 12 March | 1-2:30pm | £10
🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/6NwfSUq6xK

[The Teahouse 茶 @TheTeaHouse_UK]

If you'd like to learn more about the Asian Christianity MA @CMSPioneer are holding an Open Evening online on Tue 25 Feb, 7pm-8.30pm (UK). There are 3 remaining bursaries for 50% off fees. For info email Helen at: [email protected] https://t.co/AeA1qb2Xa3

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Read about the experiences and reflections of some of our students who attended their graduation ceremony at Durham Cathedral recently.

Oh, and just saying - there are open days next week if you want to follow in their footsteps!

https://t.co/NH8MfnyOi5

[The Teahouse 茶 @TheTeaHouse_UK]

Great anticipation for this upcoming book from @SCM_Press and edited by @caorongjin comprising insights from Chinese heritage church leaders across multiple denominations and theological colleges in the U.K.

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It's Graduation Day! Another cohort of CMS pioneer students are celebrating and will be receiving a unique award made by this man... We have a lovely insight into the artist's process with Iain Cotton https://t.co/5vSOneNCFp

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Rachel Michael, a professional dancer and graduate of @CcxPioneer London Pioneer School, has released a new booklet on embodied prayer as mission, now available on @GroveBooks. She believes the training "strengthened her sense of calling." 

https://t.co/oixgMMzpar

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This will be good if you're in the Cambridge area...

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Next Saturday in Cambridge!

A day exploring prayer as presence with reflections on places of prayer by CMS spirituality lead and Ridley Hall chaplain Ian Adams.

£10. Coffee and tea provided. Please bring your own lunch.
https://t.co/zBS0Lp0wJN

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Prof Jehu Hanciles at #Acts11 conference reflected on the many challenges of mission in the west needing integrated immigrant Christians .... But "Being here has left me with greater optimism than I came with and for that I thank you." @jjhanciles

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"Nothing good or creative emerges from business as usual. Much of the work of God is to get us into liminal spaces and keep us there long enough for something  to happen." Jonny Baker at opening worship of day 2 at #Acts11 Convergence

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So much good stuff going on at the inaugural #Acts11 Convergence conference on mission and migration. 
(l-r) Dr Cathy Ross, Prof Jehu J Hanciles, Dr Nuam Hatzaw and Dr Harvey Kwiyani got to cut the cake to celebrate the launch!

More at https://t.co/WlnLqt4rSd

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Great to have you all with us!

[Mark Nam @marknam]

Wonderful to finally meet @_emily_shepherd from @WelcomeChurches at the launch of the #Acts11Centre at @cmsmission. Emily and her team have done so much work in helping churches welcome and support migrants.

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*Witnessing for Christ in a New Age of Migration* with Prof Jehu J Hanciles and many more. Sales end in a day! #JustSaying

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A new beginning starts this week!

We're thrilled to welcome loads of new students to CMS Pioneer Mission Training!

This journey is all about stepping out in faith and creativity to make a difference. 🌍

Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/r0DxauBJm5 ✨

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Are you involved in children's, family or youth ministry within the Church of England? We have THREE fully funded spots for our certificate courses available at short notice! Induction is next Monday 16 September – so act fast! https://t.co/mps5WNe6YM