Church Mission Society
The Church Mission Society (CMS), formerly known as the Church Missionary Society, is a British Anglican mission society working with Christians around the world. Founded in 1799, CMS has attracted over nine thousand men and women to serve as mission partners during its 200-year history. The society has also given its name "CMS" to a number of daughter organisations around the world, including Australia and New Zealand, which have now become independent.
| Abbreviation | CMS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 12 April 1799 |
| Founder | Clapham Sect |
| Type | Evangelical Anglicanism Ecumenism Protestant missionary British Commonwealth |
| Headquarters | Oxford, England |
Chief Executive Officer | Alastair Bateman from May 2019 |
| Website | Official website |
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