From
the earliest Christian decades, the Church has grown by intentionally sending
people out, through Christians travelling in the course of business and
trade, or through being scattered by persecution.
The Church today is a world-wide fellowship. Many Christians travel
widely in the course of their leisure, business or professional work.
The Salt programme exists to encourage British Christians in countries where
CMS relates in partnership to the national Church. It seeks to use
the opportunities this offers for sensitive Christian presence and witness,
and sharing with and learning from local Christians.
If you would like more information, please contact Salt
or write to the address below.
How
do I join?
What
the Salt Fellowship offer?
Who
may join?
We
are looking for people who
have a living, mature
faith;
are already part of
a local, worshipping community;
are committed to sensitive
Christain witness;
support the aims of
CMS;
have some understanding
of the issues involved with world mission;
plan to work in countries
where CMS has a relationship with the local church or other Christian communities;
are committed to worshipping
with national Christians in that church;
have an understanding
of cross-cultural issues and can be a channel for communication between
the Church overseas and the Church in Britain.
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How
do I join?
The
first step will be to meet with a CMS regional manager and a member of the
CMS Mission Personnel Team for an exploratory talk. We will also need
a reference from your home church.
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What
the Salt programme offers
Vocational
advice.
Our
experienced staff can help you to explore how your experience and gifts
might be used within another culture. CMS is unable to find posts
for enquirers. We do, however, know of some openings and may be able
to point you in the right direction.
Preparation.
CMS can offer residential preparation for cross-cultural mission either
before departure or while you are on leave. We can recommend other
options for residential and extension courses and reading material.
Introductions.
CMS regional managers can introduce you to local Christians and national
churches as well as Salt Fellowship members and locally-based CMS mission
partners.
Information.
Information
facilities on countries and churches are available as well as regular CMS
publications such as Yes
magazine.
Salt
newsletter.
This
raises important issues on Christian engagement in countries where members
live.
Reflection.
There are opportunities for you to reflect on your experiences, with CMS
staff and through conferences.
Retreats.
CMS
can advise about retreat centres to suit your needs, and can make suggestions
as you plan your home leave.
Parish
link.
It may be possible to link you with a parish in Britain. This will
provide a base of spiritual and prayer support for your work, and create
opportunities for you to reflect on and interpret your overseas experience.
Prayer.
Your
prayer requests can be forwarded to the Vocational Recruitment Officer at
vro
, who will ensure that you and
your requests are prayed for.
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