church mission society annual review 2012-13
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The CMS story 2012-13TRANSCRIPT
Dear Friends,
What makes CMS special? My answer is simple: people. It’s our
people who are special; it’s our people who make a difference.
We have all kinds of people participating in the life of CMS:
mission partners, Timothy (local) mission partners, members of our
mission community, people in our international networks, as well as
churches and individuals who prayerfully support us.
The ways these extraordinary people are involved vary. Some care for the disabled; others
are planting churches and missional communities; others focus on street children; still others minister
through the arts, the list goes on – all are by God’s grace reflecting our values of being pioneering,
evangelistic, relational and faithful.
But diverse as CMS people are, we all have one vision: we want the world to know Jesus.
We’ve answered the question on the cover of this annual review with a resounding “yes!” Raising
people up to share Jesus and see lives changed is at the very heart of what CMS does.
In my first months as executive leader, I’ve been immensely humbled by the many people I’ve
met who give so much to be obedient to that calling. I hope as you read this report you too will be
humbled – and inspired.
None of us does this work alone. We do it in partnership with
so many people, including you. Thank you.
Above all we don’t do it alone, because it is God’s mission and
God himself who equips and enables us for this wonderful work. It all
begins with him, and it’s all for him. To him be the glory alone!
Sincerely in Christ
Reverend Canon Philip Mounstephen, Executive Leader
“We’ve answered the question on the cover with a resounding ‘yes!’”
The Interchange mission network consists of CMS, CMS Africa, AsiaCMS and New Zealand CMS
Mobile medical outreach endorsed by mosque
More than 70 people in rural Egypt, many of them Muslims, received much-needed eye care in
Jesus’ name during a three-hour mobile medical clinic.
“The clinic’s presence was announced from the mosque loudspeaker,” said mission partner Helen
Fraser, working in external relations for Harpur Memorial Hospital Sadat City, a project of the Diocese
of Egypt.
“Twenty-nine people were referred
to the hospital for eyeglasses and
11 for cataract operations, which
will be made possible through
donations.”
The Harpur team was asked by the
community to return for more clinics.
Harpur Memorial Hospital is
committed to providing high-quality
affordable healthcare as a practical
demonstration of the love of Jesus
“our Great Physician”.
In winter, 17 homeless asylum seekers were kept off the freezing Glasgow streets
at night, thanks to a shelter set up by a CMS mission partner (anonymous) and
other local Christians. “We took in people from Afghanistan, Libya, Zimbabwe,
Palestine, Uganda and Tanzania,” the mission partner said. Later in 2012, five
Central Asian asylum seekers were baptised after coming to faith in Christ through the
ministry of this mission partner.
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Resurrection in Colwyn Bay
In March, Gavin Mart, a participant on the CMS Pioneer Mission Leadership Training Course, led
a community makeover of a boarded up pub for an Easter arts exhibit
in North Wales. Forty artists contributed to the exhibit and hundreds of
people attended, many experiencing the story of Jesus’ suffering, death
and resurrection for the first time.
“We handpicked our artists ranging from top Welsh contemporary
names…to new talent. …We received an overwhelmingly positive
response from the artistic community”, said Gavin.
Hundreds of volunteers helped renovate the Imperial Hotel pub in time
for the exhibition. Gavin wants to make what was seen as “yet another
boarded up, run down pub” into a thriving
community hub.
A VentureFX pioneer with the Methodist
Church, Gavin says the CMS pioneer training
course has helped give theological perspective to his work – as well
as providing a community of like-minded people.
“The course is more than just a qualification: it’s a place where I
can build meaningful and
supporting relationships with
pioneers across the country
and from diverse walks
of life.”
Gavin Mart
“The course is more than just a qualification: it’s a place where I can build meaningful and supporting relationships with pioneers across the country and from diverse walks of life.”
From derelict pub to community hub
New church for Hindu village that came to Christ
A whole Hindu village in Bangladesh has come to Christ and
now has a place to worship him together, thanks to the Church
of Bangladesh and a grant from CMS. Former CMS manager
for Asia Adrian Watkins said, “In 2009 CMS sent a grant for
the construction of a church at Bajpukur in Rajshahi Deanery.
The whole Santali tribal village had
recently accepted Jesus through the
work of the Church of Bangladesh.
The building opened in April.”
The Rt Rev Samuel Sunil Mankhin,
Bishop of Kushtia, thanked CMS
donors for their generosity. In 2012,
CMS supported four mission partners working with the Church
of Bangladesh Social Development Programme.
Three people were baptised during Easter
week at Sanctuary, a Birmingham-based safe
space for British Asians to explore faith in
Christ. “It was an incredible moment,”
said mission partner Pall Singh, who leads Sanctuary.
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God’s grace and new braces for NadiyyaA young girl in Jordan who suffered a brain injury from
extreme abuse at age two is doing something few people
thought possible – walk. She’s also being introduced to the
love of Jesus. This is thanks to the perseverance of mission
partner Michael Green, a nurse in Jordan who first met
Nadiyya seven years ago on a visit to the hospital to which
he has now been transferred.
“She was four when we met and most people assumed
she’d never walk,” Michael recalled.
“Once I got placed at this hospital, the first thing I did was
get her assessed for braces. We work on her walking daily.
Sometimes she enjoys it and other times it’s hard, but she’s
doing it! We walk in the garden. Because she is mostly blind,
she likes smelling and feeling the plants.”
On Good Friday Michael took Nadiyya to an interactive
Easter exhibition.”Nadiyya enjoyed the perfume smell of the
nard that Jesus was anointed with, she ate bread like Jesus blessed, she felt a crown made of thorns,
she touched empty grave clothes. All while I explained to her the death and resurrection of Jesus in
Arabic. Due to her learning disability, I couldn’t ask her if she wanted to follow Jesus, but it was so
good to see her emotional responses. I felt so privileged to take Nadiyya through this journey.”
More than 1,300 households in a remote Nepal village heard the gospel for the
first time, thanks to CMS partner, the National Mission Commission of Nepal (NMCN)
which took nine missionary trainees on a four-day excursion in May to a Gurung tribal
area. NMCN is led by Timothy (local) mission partner Ram Prasad Shrestha. ALSO:
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In the aftermath of the total
demolition of a Kathmandu slum,
CMS partners still brought hope to the
community.
In May, about 1,000 people were
displaced when the government suddenly
flattened the residences of those living
near the Baghmati river. Also destroyed
were a thriving church and school started by the National Mission Commission of Nepal (NMCN), a
CMS partner. Says CMS Timothy (local) mission partner Reena Khadgi:
“Our vision was to give homeless children hope for their future. Within three years lots of children
and their parents accepted Jesus.... More than 60 children were coming to the tuition centre and
Sunday school.”
After the destruction, CMS partners provided comfort and care. Reena says, “We regularly visit around
120 children in the area. We give snacks and play games, sing songs, draw and pray. We praise God
little things make them happy.”
NB: In 2013, CMS Timothy mission partners re-built the school and dozens of children continue to attend.
A birthday and baptismIn June, a 12-year-old disabled girl in Peru celebrated a physical and spiritual birthday with cake,
balloons and baptism. This was thanks to mission partner Pat Blanchard and her team at the Shalom
Centre for children with disabilities in the shanty town area of southern Lima.
“Josselyn has cerebral palsy, but with her smile and large all-revealing eyes, she clearly indicated that
‘yes’ she wanted to be baptised,” Pat said.
Josselyn also took her first holy communion. Shalom provides therapy and support to over 50 children
and young people with disabilities.
Pagan festival: going where few Christians have gone before“Abandoned or neglected by most of the church” is
how UK mission partner Andrea Campanale would
describe the people she has a heart for most – those
seeking spiritual fulfilment through New Age or
pagan practices. In July, Andrea shared the
light and love of Jesus with spiritual seekers
at the Lammas festival, organised by the
pagan community in Eastbourne. “It was the
first time Christians had engaged like this at this event and the response to our offer of prayer was
overwhelming.” Many told stories of why they’d left the church and were astonished to find Christians
wanting to welcome them. As Andrea and her team prayed with people, some became emotional
and said they felt a touch from God. “We were able to take a risk, step out and be Christ to people
who are searching, yet who are mostly ignored or written off by many Christians. Yet, God is working
in these people’s hearts and it’s great to be part of that.”
A time to mourn The Rev Sue Woodcock, mission partner with SAMS and then CMS, died on
25 July, after a long battle with cancer. Bishop Henry Scriven of CMS paid tribute: “After her diagnosis,
Sue stayed in Sabadell, where she was the Rector of the Church of Christ.
She was greatly supported by her congregation and friends worldwide. Sue
came to faith while studying maths at Oxford University and subsequently
studied theology and mission, serving in Iran, Uganda and Bolivia as well as in
England. After ordination, Sue worked in Sabadell for eight years. We give great
thanks to God for Sue’s strong faith and courage. Her last text message to me
was: ‘All is well with my soul. Praise the Lord!’”
Witchdoctor’s daughter becomes child of GodNelly was abandoned by her mother at age five. At age 10 she had to
go to work cleaning houses.
“She was abused many times and her father was a witchdoctor. She came to us
broken and hurting,” said mission partners David and Gina Hucker, who founded San
Andres, the first Anglican church in Arica, Chile, which has grown from
just their family to almost 100 people.
Through the Huckers and the San Andres community’s care, “Nelly has given her
life to Jesus and is being changed into a beautiful Christian woman.”
Hundreds of children gather for palace prayerEven the threat of downpour could not dampen the enthusiasm of 800 children
who gathered at the presidential palace in Santiago, Chile on 3 August to pray for their
nation. Mission partner and pastor Alf Cooper, who serves as Protestant
chaplain to Chile’s president, organised the event. He said, “To see children
praying for the nation leaves an important impression at a time when
abuse and danger of all kinds are affecting children in Chile.”
Having the first lady, Cecilia Morel, attend and endorse the event made for
“a day the children will never forget. There is talk in the palace of doing this again
next year. Praise the Lord!”
First lady of Chile with CMS mission partner (centre)
First class of pioneer ordinands joins CMS courseFive pioneer leaders selected as Ordained Pioneer Ministers in the Church of England were
among the biggest cohort so far on the Church Mission Society’s Pioneer Mission Leadership
Training course.
Following the Church of England’s ground-breaking decision in January 2012 to approve CMS as an
official pathway for training pioneer ministers, the candidates joined 20 other new students at the start
of the academic year.
Among them was James Henley, the first ordinand from the Church in Wales to be assigned Pioneer
status. He’s also one of the students taking the new MA course.
“You can’t gather such a creative, diverse, dynamic group of people passionate about mission, without
feeling excited about the future of the church!” said course leader Jonny Baker.
Kim Hartshorne, who leads the Upper Room community in Cirencester and is training to be an
ordained pioneer minister, agrees: “The mix of students, all innovating and experimenting in a huge
range of settings and willing to share experiences with one another, is fantastic. It’s great to be based
in the heart of such an established and innovative mission organisation like CMS, which is now also a
missional community,” she said.
Nearly 50 students, the majority of them lay people, are currently training with the CMS pioneer
course, which has come a long way in just over two years since the first pilot year students started.
More than 100 street children get to go homeA young boy named Reagan, who was living on the DR Congo
streets, received a long-overdue operation and returned home
to his family, thanks to generous supporters and Kimbilio Project
staff in Lubumbashi.
“When Reagan arrived at Kimbilio, we noticed him walking with
difficulty and found a piece of metal embedded in his leg,”
recalled mission partner Ian Harvey, who pioneered Kimbilio (place to go for safety) with the Diocese of Katanga.
A donor paid for Reagan’s operation. “On a positive note, Reagan’s father began visiting him in the hospital and
after the operation his family welcomed him home,” Ian said.
Reagan is one of more than 100 boys who have been reunited with their families in the three years since
Kimbilio was established.
Additionally, Centre Kimbilio also supports up to 90 street boys a week with food, learning activities and, for
some, a safe place to sleep.
Recently, Kimbilio also opened its doors to a tiny baby girl abandoned on the road. Ian says: “She was named by
Kimbilio residents Chancelle Vie Ian – the first part means a chance to live. We identified a local family eager to
look after her and they are completing the official paperwork.”
On 13 October 2012 at St Aldates Church in Oxford, The Reverend Canon Philip
Mounstephen was officially inaugurated as CMS’ new Executive Leader. Close to 400
people attended the event, including CMS Africa director Dennis Tongoi and Asia CMS
director Dr Kang San Tan. One week later, on 20 October, eight great supporters also
took a leap of faith and participated in the CMS Jump for Jesus sponsored skydive. Together, they
raised more than £9,000 for CMS mission. Asked why he jumped, The Reverend Peter Massey said,
“CMS is a family we’ve been welcomed into…This is a way of saying thank you.”
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Taking education to a new level in PakistanChildren in five communities in rural Pakistan – who were
receiving high-quality primary education thanks to schools
pioneered by mission partner Jane Jerrard and the Diocese of
Hyderabad – can now go even further in their studies. “We have
been responding to communities who wish to extend their primary
school to middle level,” said Jane.“This is especially important for the girls,
who cannot go beyond primary level unless the school is in their village,”
she added.
Each village has constructed a permanent building with three
classrooms on high enough ground to be safe from future
flooding. All the labour to build these five schools was
provided by the communities themselves. Jane said, “I
attended the opening ceremonies of these schools and
it was a great privilege to witness the excitement of the
children and ownership by the communities.”
Jane and the diocese have worked over the past
several years to give education and increased
opportunities to more than 5,000 marginalised
children, following the example of Jesus.
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People living in Kibera – the
vast informal settlement
outside Nairobi where hundreds
of thousands of people live in tin
huts without sanitation services,
clean water or electricity – have
two new churches where they can
experience God’s love.
This is thanks to the efforts
of two gifted local men who were
trained for leadership
at Carlile College in
Nairobi.
Mission partner
Colin Smith, who until
recently was head of
the college’s Centre for
Urban Mission, said,
“The greatest thrill for
me is to see two of
our students remain
committed to God’s
mission in Kibera.”
Colin says Godfrey
and Moses prove that “finance is
not the most important resource
for church planting. This is the
poorest parish in the diocese
and has had the most churches
planted. Church planting requires
people with vision and imagination
to explore new possibilities.”
Godfrey Abidha began in
February with a home group of
seven members.
This quickly grew to
25 and today more
than 80 adults and
60 children meet at what has
become St John’s Church.
“One of the things that most
strikes me about St John’s is how
it has connected with people who
felt they couldn’t fit into church,”
said Colin. “Many of
these people were
on the fringes – now
they feel they belong
to a community that
offers the hope of new
life.” St John’s church
is also helping people
in Kibera with savings
groups.
Though slower-
growing numbers-wise
with 18 people, the
church planted by
Moses Musumba, St Elizabeth’s,
is helping its members grow in
faith. They plan to reach other
Kibera residents with God’s love
through a cafe that will provide
opportunities for employment and
evangelism.
Many thanks to all those who
gave to the CMS autumn appeal
to help equip local Christian
leaders like Godfrey and Moses,
who are transforming lives in
challenging places.
Two new
churches
planted
in African
slum
“The poorest
parish in the
diocese has
planted more
churches than
any other…”
Members of the newly opened St Elizabeth’s
church in the vast informal settlement of Kibera
(near Nairobi) are growing in faith in Jesus
Bursting at the seams: the new St John’s church will have to
change location soon due to rapid growth
Moses (left) and Godfrey,
church planters, received
training at college headed
by CMS mission partner
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The poorest parish plants the most churchesPeople in Kibera – the vast informal settlement outside Nairobi, Kenya where hundreds of thousands
of people live in tin huts without sanitation services, clean water or electricity – have two new churches
where they can experience God’s love. This is thanks to the efforts of two gifted local men who were
trained for leadership at Carlile College in Nairobi.
Mission partner Colin Smith, who served as head of the college’s Centre for Urban Mission, said “Godfrey
and Moses prove that finance is not the most important resource for church planting. This is the poorest
parish in the diocese and has had the most churches planted.”
Godfrey Abidha began with a home group of seven members. Today more than 80
adults and 60 children meet at what has become St John’s Church.
“St John’s has connected with people who felt they
couldn’t fit into church,” said Colin. “Now they
feel they belong to a community that offers the
hope of new life.”
Though slower growing numbers-wise, the church
planted by Moses Musumba, St Elizabeth’s, is helping
members grow in faith. They plan to reach Kibera
residents with God’s love through a cafe that will
provide opportunities for employment and evangelism.
Christmas Eve: A night clubber’s life was saved in Telford, thanks to a Sanktuary team member
who resuscitated the young woman after she’d stopped breathing due to an asthma attack. Mark
Berry, CMS community mission facilitator and a pioneer of Sanktuary – a ministry to late night
partygoers – said, “It’s always a great opportunity to be Jesus to people and I’m especially glad the
team were out this particular night.”
A class actChildren in South Sudan – whose school is currently a tin roof on poles – will soon be learning in
purpose-built classrooms, thanks to the incredible efforts of their young counterparts at a primary
school in London, in a special partnership fostered by CMS.
Pupils at St Mary’s Church of England school in Finchley walked dogs, cleared leaves, and sold cakes –
amongst numerous other things – as part of the school’s 200th anniversary celebration appeal, which
raised more than £27,000 to build classrooms at Bilali Primary School in Eddi, Maridi diocese.
“Bilali school was started under a mango tree by CMS missionaries in the 1940s,” said CMS
transcultural manager for Africa Stephen Burgess. “Between 2006 and 2009 the area was invaded
by the Lord’s Resistance Army and the villagers fled to Maridi, where they have been displaced ever
since. One thing that would help resettle people is a primary school.”
CMS mission partner Patricia Wick,
based in Maridi, agrees. “The
school will draw the community
together and give it a heart after
years of war.”
Another CMS mission partner,
building consultant Garry
Ion, drew up plans
for the new school.
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Well-timed well wishesCMS people in mission around the world received more than 1,600 New Year messages from
CMS supporters, thanks to a Christmas appeal, which encouraged recipients to fill out a greetings card
and return it to CMS. CMS staff forwarded these cards to people serving across the globe, who were
extremely grateful.
january 2013
New CMS Executive Leader Philip Mounstephen (right) and mission
stewardship director Joseph Steinberg surrounded by evidence of
CMS supporters’ care
God called the midwife
CMS received an unexpected boost
from the BBC programme Call the
Midwife when a character, Chummy, was
seen applying to serve with the Church
Missionary Society, as it was called then.
This prompted CMS to contact a real-life
midwife from that era, Eve Vause, who
served with CMS in Africa. Eve was then
featured in 13 BBC radio interviews, in
the Sunday Express and various other
media, sharing how the gospel is “a
gospel of wholeness.”
MBE for mission partnerMission partner Susie Hart was made an
MBE for services to disabled people during
her 10 years in Tanzania. Working with the
diocese of Ruaha, Susie pioneered Neema
Crafts, training and employing more than
100 deaf and disabled men and women in
Iringa and inspiring local people to change
their views of disabled people – from
cursed to valued. Neema is now led by
CMS mission partners Ben and Katy Ray.
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The 2012-2013 Financial Summary
Total income £8 millionDonations from churches: £2.2 million 28%Donations from individuals: £2.4 million 30%Donations from trusts: £0.2 million 3%Legacies: £1.6 million 20%Investment income: £0.5 million 6%Other (rent, sales, etc): £1.1 million 13%
Total expenditure: £8.7 millionProgrammes: £7.65 million 88%We work within a worldwide network, supporting partner organisations, the interchange of people in mission and projects that reflect pioneering, evangelistic, relational and faithful mission, including leadership training, evangelism, education, healthcare and development. This expenditure figure includes provision for a financial commitment of £0.8m CMS made to a partner organisation in 2012 that will be paid out over the next five years.
Generating funds: £1 million 11%Governance: £.05 million 1%
We are responsibly investing in fundraising in order to offer people the opportunity to share in our commitment to mission now and in the future. Effective governance helps ensure that we operate with integrity and accountability.
Note: This annual review contains highlights of CMS’s financial position. You can obtain a free copy of our fully audited Report and Accounts for 2012–2013 by contacting the CMS office.
2012 people and projects summary
Mission partners: 158
Africa: 35 Asia: 37 Europe: 46 South America: 28 In training: 12
Timothy (local) mission partners: 62
Africa: 5 Asia: 28 Europe: 5 South America: 24
Short-term mission partners: 18
Africa: 10 Asia: 5 South America: 3
Mission associates (formerly known as Salt): 123
Africa: 40 Asia 23 Europe: 30 South America: 30
Cross-cultural exchange (Encounter) participants: 25
Projects financially supported: 131
2012 CMS Directors: The Rev Canon Chris
Neal (Mission and Community), The Rt Rev
Henry Scriven (South America), The Rev Phil
Simpson (Asia), The Rev Joseph Steinberg
(Mission Stewardship), The Rev Paul Thaxter
(Transcultural Mission), Mr Adrian White
(Finance and Corporate Services)
2012 CMS Trustees: Mr John Ripley
(Chair), The Ven Martyn Snow (Vice Chair),
Dr Jonathan Brant, Ms Alexis Chapman
(retired 27 April 2012), Mr Keith Chua,
The Rev Patrick Coghlan, Mr Craig Hampton,
Mr Peter Hyatt, Prof Ian Jones, Mrs Dione
McDonald, Mrs Katherine von Schubert
(retired 31 January 2012), Mrs Shona
Passfield, Mrs Ann Tyndall, The Rev Ian
Wallace, Mr Michael Whitlam
Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ Tel: +44 (0)1865 787400 Email: [email protected]
CMS is a mission community acknowledged by the Church of England
A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales, charity number 1131655, company number 6985330, registered office: as above. Group: South American Mission Society. A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales, charity number 221328, company number 65048, registered office: as above. Church Mission Society Trust. Registered charity number 220297, principal office: as above.
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