Answered prayers in the Middle East
Posted on: 11th August 2023
CMS worker M describes, through some recent experiences and interactions, how prayer punctuates all of life as she serves in a ‘Dusty City’ in the Middle East. It was a little tricky to find Hanna*. Walking out into the clinic waiting area, I scanned each woman seated and was relieved when she spotted me first […]
An interview with two CMS missionaries: the great value of prayer
Posted on: 7th August 2023
Checkpoint interviewed two CMS missionaries—Margie Newman and Marion Birchley—about their CMS involvement, the role of prayer in their own lives, and the importance of prayer for mission in general. CMS missionary Margie Newman: Margie with friends in Uganda. Checkpoint: Margie, you are a missionary with CMS in Uganda, together with Andrew. Give us some background […]
Announcement – Karen
Posted on: 10th July 2023
It is with deep sadness, but a sure hope in the promises of the gospel, that we share news that our dear sister and CMS missionary, Karen, has passed away and is now with her Lord in glory. After nearly two months of treatment for severe pancreatitis (in both Singapore and Sydney), Karen suffered a […]
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 […]
