The name that calms our fears
Posted on: 9th February 2023
CMS missionary Mike Taylor serves with Katie in Tanzania, training local church leaders. Here, he reflects on the power of the gospel of grace to release people from slavery to fear. “’I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! […]
Training women for ministry in South Africa
Posted on: 9th February 2023
CMS missionary Kylie Zietsch and CMS Co-Mission Partner Thuli Mabe work together in training women for ministry at Johannesburg Bible College (JBC). Checkpoint invited Kylie and Thuli to share about what they do, and introduce us to some African women they’ve been working alongside. Meet Kylie and Thuli Kylie and Thuli work as part of […]
The huge need for children’s and youth workers in Tanzania
Posted on: 9th February 2023
Half of Tanzania’s population—more than 30 million—are under 18, and their world is very different to the one their parents grew up in. Former CMS missionary Judith Calf, who completed her service in Tanzania in 2022, reflects on the opportunities for children’s and youth ministry in a country continuing to undergo significant social change. I […]
Prayer matters 1: resources to fuel your prayers for mission this year
Posted on: 9th February 2023
CMS missionaries all over the world depend on our prayers. Here, we round up our key resources to help you make a world that knows Jesus a regular and urgent matter for prayer this year. From start to finish, mission is the Lord’s work, and it’s the privilege of every one of his people, wherever […]
Future-proofing the church?
Posted on: 3rd February 2023
CMS Missionaries Nathan and Diane Lovell serve at George Whitfield College (GWC) in South Africa, where Nathan is Director of Research. Here, he reflects on the unforeseen challenges of the last few years, and the best strategy for preparing the next generation of church leaders for whatever comes next. “….that the servant of God may […]
Playing our part
Posted on: 1st February 2023
CMS missionaries Arthur and Tamie Davis will soon head back to Australia after ten years serving in campus ministry in Tanzania. Here, Arthur explains why it made sense to get behind an existing ministry already working to grow a generation of disciples with a mission mindset. Ten years ago, when Tamie and I were first […]
Rejoicing at sunset: Christmas in Chile
Posted on: 22nd December 2022
CMS missionary Chris Overhall serves with Stef and their three children in Santiago, Chile. Here, he explains how Chilean Christmas celebrations differ from Australian traditions, and tells the story of a very significant Christmas for his friend Diego. “We’ll sing together, hear from the Bible, have a special focus for children, and rejoice as the […]
“That is my son, my baby!”
Posted on: 20th December 2022
Derek and Rosemary Snibson are CMS missionaries in Darwin, Australia, where they serve in the community and run regular Bible studies and worship services at a local prison. Here, they share how a simple nativity play and a mother’s cry of recognition reminded them of the mingled joy and pain of the Christmas story. “Life […]
Let every heart prepare him room
Posted on: 16th December 2022
M is a CMS missionary in North Africa, where few know the real reason for the Christmas decorations that appear in the shops towards the end of each year. Here, she reflects on making the most of this seasonal opportunity to ‘prepare the way’, while waiting for God to open people’s hearts at the right […]
A family’s prayers answered at Christmas
Posted on: 14th December 2022
Rowan, a CMS missionary serving in South East Asia, recalls the day God worked through a story about Queen Victoria, added at the last minute by a preacher to his Christmas sermon, to answer the prayers of a Christian family whose daughter was drifting from the faith. This is the story of a person in […]
