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ORIMI – Charting a Clear Path Ahead
The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is taking an important step forward with the ongoing development of the Oxford Research Institute for Mission and Innovation
2 May 2026
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Democratisation, Prophecy and Politics in Pentecostalism
Our Academic Dean, Dr Chammah Kaunda, was recently invited to deliver a keynote presentation at the 2026 annual conference of the Southern African Society for
1 May 2026
Faculty Asset
Welcoming Dr Angus Crichton as Director of Regnum Books
We are delighted to welcome Angus Crichton as the first-ever Director of Regnum Books. This is the year in which our Executive Director, Paul Bendor-Samuel,
29 April 2026
Alumni & Scholars
Voices from the PhD Journey: Usha Reifsnider returns to OCMS Chapel
Recently, we were delighted to welcome back one of our alumna Usha Reifsnider, who graduated in 2023, to speak at our weekly Chapel service. She
29 April 2026
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New Research on Christianity in Asia’s Highland Regions
Dr Aminta Arrington, Research Tutor and Stage Leader at OCMS, has a strong track record of research on the Lisu people in China. This led
28 April 2026
Faculty Asset
Behind Locked Doors – Memory, Sovereignty, and Peace
A Reflection on John 20:19–23 in Light of Contemporary Iran By Sara Afshari On Saturday, just before the internet and communication networks were shut down
5 March 2026
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Waiting with Iran: Mission, Resistance, and Hope in a Long Holy Saturday
Sara Afshari is a Research Tutor at OCMS with personal connections to Iran. Sara shares thoughtful reflections on the current crisis, shaped by both her
4 March 2026
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OCMS Ethiopia Orthodox Project Featured in Scriptura Reading Group
The OCMS Ethiopian Orthodox Project was recently featured by Scriptura, a group committed to helping Bible translators engage more fully with the beauty and complexity
3 March 2026
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Farewell to Matt Cripps and Welcome to Chris Ducker
End of last year, Matt Cripps decided to step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies,
2 March 2026
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A Brighter OCMS: Lighting Project Completed, Next Phase in View
We are pleased to celebrate the successful completion of the recent lighting upgrade in our historic church building. The transformation has made the space brighter
2 March 2026
Alumni & Scholars
Border, Books and Belief: Meet OCMS and Langham Scholar Alejandra Ortiz
At the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, we are privileged to have scholars whose lives and work embody the very heart of global mission. Alejandra
1 March 2026
OCMS Welcomes Chris Ducker as New Chief Operating Officer
Accomplished academic administrator, mission lecturer and practitioner appointed to senior leadership role OXFORD, UK – [Date] – The Oxford Centre for Mission Studies (OCMS) is
1 March 2026