CMS Australia shifts focus

A new vision for CMS Australia will see the organisation seek to increase its presence in South-East Asia.

Announced at CMS NSW Summer School on January 6, the vision ‘Towards 2020”, praises God for the growth of His kingdom, particularly in East Africa, but acknowledges the people groups still in need of the gospel.

“The gospel never changes, but the world is changing rapidly,” said CMS Australia general secretary, Peter Rodgers. “We need to ensure the work that our missionaries are doing is strategic.

“We are conscious that many gospel-poor peoples live in our “near neighbour” region. We will therefore develop a greater focus on our near neighbours in the South-East Asia and Pacific region.” Read more