Jesus: the fortress that stands forever
Posted on: 21st September 2023
CMS missionaries Chris and Kristy are serving the Lord in Malta. Recently, they visited a landmark that not only gave them insight into Maltese history, but reminded them of the one true fortress that stands forever. A cardboard box was one of the best presents to give our kids when they were small. It provided […]
Which Way?
Posted on: 19th September 2023
CMS missionary Rebekah is serving the Lord in South East Asia. After the experience of getting lost in her neighbourhood and having to ask for directions, she reflects on how the spiritually lost can look to Jesus as the way, the truth and the life. She also shares a simple gospel presentation she learnt in […]
Good timing leads to new opportunities
Posted on: 3rd September 2023
CMS missionary J* serving in the Middle East, where Ramadan (the fasting month of the majority religion) and Eid, the celebration that follows, are observed. J* shares how the timing of Ramadan and Eid overlapped with Easter earlier this year, giving her opportunities to share the good news with people. Praise be to the God […]
Terror attacks in Paris
Posted on: 17th November 2015
Over 120 people are confirmed to have died and more than 300 injured after coordinated terror attacks in Paris on Friday 13 November. We give thanks that CMS missionaries serving in France are safe. CMS missionary Josh Apieczonek (serving with Susannah) reflects on his experience of the events and how we can be praying in response
Radical heart change
Posted on: 11th November 2015
CMS worker Anna* has been serving in the Middle East over the last three years, with a team that is seeking to share the gospel with Muslim people through teaching English. She reflects on the importance of culturally appropriate ministry and trusting in God, by giving us an insight into how the team trains short-term teachers.
Bridging the gap in South East Asia
Posted on: 18th August 2015
The evangelical Church is a small minority in most countries in South East Asia, where religion and ethnicity are often almost inseparable. A CMS worker reflects on the challenges and opportunities for crossing cultures with the gospel in the South East Asian nation where he and his wife serve.
Theological education flourishes in Latin America
Posted on: 6th August 2015
Following centuries of influence from the Roman Catholic Church, Latin America is a place where God’s name is known, the Bible is acknowledged as his Word and some level of dependence on him in daily life is accepted. But the vast majority of people do not have a personal and saving faith in the Lord Jesus. CMS missionary Peter Sholl shares how MOCLAM is equipping the growing church in Latin America to know Jesus through his Word.
Moving forward: a strategic ministry
Posted on: 21st July 2015
Arthur and Tamie Davis (with Elliot) have been serving in Dodoma, working at St John’s University of Tanzania. At SJUT, Arthur and Tamie partnered with student leaders in the Christian group to pursue unity in Christ and a faith that shapes life far beyond university. Now, Arthur and Tamie are preparing to move to Dar es Salaam to take up a role with TAFES, the Tanzanian Christian student movement, which will allow them to work with students across many different campuses. They share more about their decision here.
Missionary families
Posted on: 1st July 2015
Wim and Maaike Prins (with Esther and Tobias) serve in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Wim edits Khmer materials, conducts leadership training and workshops on preparing sermons. Maaike assists with income generation among women in the community and supports Hope International School. Wim and Maaike interviewed their kids, Esther and Tobias, about what it’s like to be on the mission field.
Coming home
Posted on: 8th May 2015
Imagine experiencing the joy of coming to Christ while studying overseas and when you return to home after graduating, your family no longer understands you and your new faith? C* is a worker in East Asia who partners with CMS. She writes about the importance of her work with students returning home to their country after studying overseas and the challenges of reverse culture shock.
