Building godly leaders
Posted on: 13th May 2023
What happens to Christian leaders who have been trained or worked alongside CMS missionaries? Some plant churches. Some begin Bible colleges. Some return to their communities to minister God’s word. Here are a few of their stories. Starting new churches As told by Malcolm and Leanne in South East Asia After eight years on location, […]
Persevering through adversity
Posted on: 12th May 2023
CMS missionaries stand alongside believers beyond any initial burst of enthusiasm, and on into the struggles of daily Christian living. Here are some stories from them of Christians progressing through hard times. Jeri’s story As told by Jon in South East Asia Although he was from a Christian family, Jeri only came to believe in […]
Keep on keeping on
Posted on: 12th May 2023
God enables people to persevere in following him in many ways. In this article, CMS missionaries share stories of the power of God’s word and the blessings of community, as they walk alongside believers seeking to trust Jesus amidst the ups and downs of the Christian life. Believers all over the world are called to […]
Young Christians showing courage
Posted on: 12th May 2023
CMS missionaries are often working with new believers, as they serve amongst people groups where the gospel is not known—or if once known, has now been forgotten. Here are three stories of how ignorance of Jesus has been replaced by his grace. Muslims meeting Jesus As told by S & M in the Middle East […]
People exploring faith
Posted on: 12th May 2023
As part of the CMS vision for a world that knows Jesus, our missionaries are always looking for opportunities to share the gospel with others. These stories show that God creates gospel opportunities in many different ways and relationships. Students asking questions As told by I in South East Asia Over years of university teaching, […]
Progress, not perfection
Posted on: 12th May 2023
From when a person first hears the message of God’s grace, to years later when they are still following Jesus, encountering joys and trials, what is it that counts? CMS International Director Peter Sholl explores how our faithful God works in people’s lives to enable progress, not perfection, until we meet him face-to-face. What […]
Three stories of building godly leaders
Posted on: 11th May 2023
One element of the CMS mission is to ‘equip Christians as leaders in the church and the world’. As a result, CMS missionaries around the world work long-term to build up godly leadership wherever they have opportunity. Here are three praise-inspiring stories of godly leaders supported by CMS missionaries in their locations. Jeri’s story As […]
Two stories of persevering through adversity
Posted on: 11th May 2023
Here are two stories of believers moving forward in faith, often in incredibly trying circumstances. The first is from CMS missionary Bruce Hayes in Nepal; the second from CMS missionary Amanda Jacobson in Cambodia. Mohit’s story As told by Bruce Hayes in Nepal I have been greatly privileged to share in a mentoring relationship with […]
Faith goes from Singapore to Switzerland
Posted on: 11th May 2023
CMS missionary Narelle Hadfield, serving at St George’s International Anglican Church in Singapore, interviewed her friend Marion*. Marion was part of both the church and a Bible study, where she developed the confidence to assist in group leadership. She has recently returned to Switzerland and is looking for ways to continue to serve in a […]
Jasmine follows Christ
Posted on: 8th May 2023
CMS missionary B, serving in the Middle East, meets her friend Jasmine* each week to pray and read the Bible. Here she speaks of Jasmine’s life as a new Christian, and how God has honoured her perseverance in the face of financial and family difficulties. Walking alongside Jasmine, a new sister with whom I (and […]
