Women watching and waiting
Posted on: 8th April 2023
Around the world millions of women live with significant limitations on their freedom. These stories from CMS missionaries working long-term in such contexts give an insight into the challenges faced by the women they minister among. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) […]
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Posted on: 20th March 2023
CMS missionaries Chris and Kristy Galea are serving in Malta, where they hope to be able to use their developing language skills to explore life’s big questions with their Maltese friends and neighbours. Chris writes: Upon entering the carpark, we caught this brief interaction behind us between two Maltese speakers. “Do you have space?” […]
Prayer matters 2: The Father’s care at the school gate
Posted on: 9th March 2023
The first day at school in a new culture can be a daunting experience for children (and their parents!). Being part of a family serving the Lord overseas is a rich experience, but also comes with challenges. Education is just one of the many aspects of family life for which CMS missionaries need your prayers. […]
Living theology
Posted on: 27th February 2023
CMS missionaries Mike and Karen Roe serve in Cape Town, South Africa, where Mike teaches systematic theology at George Whitefield College to students from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Mike reflects on the place of discipleship in theological education. “I have been watching you these two years. To see what kind of man you are.” My west […]
Teamwork in Bible translation
Posted on: 24th February 2023
CMS missionary Diane Lovell, together with Nathan, serves in training and working with Christians from all over Africa in communicating the gospel of grace. Here Diane speaks of the great value of teamwork in translation. God is a speaking God—most clearly through the Bible. Therefore, working to share God’s Bible with people around the world […]
Gospel witness during civil war
Posted on: 22nd February 2023
CMS Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Anwar Berhe and his wife Tsigereda Atankir are involved in church planting in Ethiopia. They have attempted to show the grace of Christ during recent times of civil war. In the past two years,[1] my country of Ethiopia has experienced war between its government and the Tigrean rebel forces (TPLF). […]
Prosperity theology in Tanzania
Posted on: 13th February 2023
CMS missionary Tamie Davis, soon to return to Australia after ten years serving in campus ministry with Arthur in Tanzania, helps us to see how ‘prosperity theology’ can be about Bible application, not just greed. Michael Oh, Global Executive Director of the Lausanne Movement, recently said that as Christianity in Africa grows at an astonishing […]
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! […]
Thankful for God’s faithfulness
Posted on: 27th June 2022
CMS missionary Judith Calf has recently finished her ministry with the Diocese of Lweru in Tanzania. Here she shares her experience of finishing well.
Learning through weakness
Posted on: 14th June 2022
Being in a new town with a new job has made me feel like a beginner again, and I’ve been daily aware of my complete dependence on God.
