This month saw the launch of CMSI's new theme for 2019-2020. Entitled Church At The Centre, the theme focuses on God’s main strategy for mission: the Church. It explores how local churches are God’s chosen means of sharing His message of hope, redemption and restoration.

Speaking about the new theme, CMSI’s Mission Resource Manager, Roger Cooke commented:

“Many people will be familiar with the idea of a ‘mission-shaped church’. But this is just part of the story. In CMSI, we’ve become increasingly...

We’re delighted to confirm that the Rt Revd Moses Zungo, Bishop of Maridi Diocese, South Sudan, will join us for our annual conference, Ignite, in September. Bishop Moses and his wife, Mama Rejoice, were recently granted their UK visas and are now awaiting a decision on their Irish visa application. In addition to contributing to the Ignite programme, they will be spending time with CMSI link churches during a two-week visit to Ireland

Bishop Moses is pictured here with Mama Rejoice and some of t...

Earlier this month, the CMSI family lost one of its much-loved elders, with the passing of Rev Canon Raymond Smith, who previously served as General Secretary of the society.

A number of former and current CMSI staff, Mission Partners and members attended Raymond’s funeral and thanksgiving service on 23rd July in Christ Church, Delgany. Raymond’s successor as General Secretary, Rev Canon Cecil Wilson, shared the following words of tribute: 

Raymond Smith graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with...

CMSI is asking for prayer for its partners in DR Congo, as the Ebolo outbreak is declared as an international crisis.

Archbishop Masimango, Bishop Bahati, Bishop Desire and Bishop Isesomo head up our partner dioceses in DR Congo, representing Kindu, Bukavu, Goma and North Kivu. As of 17th July, the location of these dioceses is within the designated Ebola international emergency zone.

The crisis has been ongoing and growing for over a year, and is complicated by insecurity...

CMSI's Ignite conference takes place on Saturday 14th September at Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. The Friday Extra residential programme is on the evening of 13th. 

The Early-bird discount is available on all bookings made by 30th June.

Lots of folk have already signed-up for the day conference and also for the residential programme. We'd love you to join them - and us.

You've probably heard the phrase 'not fit for purpose' used to describe faulty goods that aren't up to the task they were intended for. Well that's what our partners in Gitega Diocese, Burundi desribed their bicycles as - 'not fit for purpose' on the rural roads and difficult terrain.

Without the right equipment, communicating and providing leadership was becoming more challenging due to the geography and roads in Gitega Diocese. Our partners approached CMSI to see what could be done to improve t...

On Sunday 16th June, a Commissioning Service took place in All Saint’s, Antrim for those participating in CMSI teams or mission placements over the summer months. 

The service, led by Rev Aaron McAlister and CMSI staff, provided an opportunity to look ahead to these visits and to ask God’s blessing on those taking part. It was also a time for friends and family to show their love and support, as they helped to send out the team members and volunteers. 

The Teams

Next Thursday (27th June), a te...

In a recent update from Bishop Allison Theological College (BATC) we learned that Rev. Lokosang Emmanuel is the new Principal of the College:

“We have begun a new school year at Bishop Allison Theological College! Our 20 students are beginning their second year of studies at the college, and we are excited to have them back after their vacation. This year we are blessed to have Rev. Emmanuel Lokosang as our new principal. Rev. Emmanuel has served as a priest in the Diocese of Yei for the last 15...