CMS is a pioneer mission agency that believes the church in Africa has a critical role to play in the emancipation of Africa. The dependency syndrome in Africa is the challenge to growth and development following years of a lop-sided relationship with the West. CMS Africa realises that this mindset poverty requires a mindset transformation.

The challenge of Africa's multi-faith context

Africa is multi-faith and religiously plural. This is a fact that cannot be over emphasised. This multi-faith context also provides both an opportunity and a challenge to the church and her mission on the continent.