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:

may

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.

january 2013

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: info@cms-uk.org

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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