Welcome to Mission Matters, the Church of Ireland Council for Mission podcast. We’ll delve into the heart of our faith with a sense of the priority and urgency of mission across Ireland and the rest of the world by sharing stories, insights, and conversations that inspire and challenge. Let's mission together.
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In this episode of Mission Matters, Chris Thompson (Director of Tearfund NI) sits down with Safa Hijazeen, Tearfund’s Regional Director for the Middle East. Recorded at the Church of Ireland Synod, this conversation moves beyond the headlines to explore the reality of life in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.
Safa shares moving stories of local churches acting as sanctuaries for the displaced and explains the "Triple Nexus" approach—how humanitarian aid, long-term development, and peace-building must work hand-in-hand to break the cycle of poverty. Tune in to hear how faith is being lived out in some of the world’s most fragile contexts and how a Bishops' Appeal gift is sustaining medical care for thousands.
For more information, or to donate directly to Tearfund's work in the Middle East visit: tearfund.org/middleeast (http://tearfund.org/middleeast)
If you would like to find out more about the Bishops’ Appeal then visit: bishopsappeal.ireland.anglican.org (bishopsappeal.ireland.anglican.org)
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13 Mar 2026
Lessons from Tunisia with Rev Frank Bernardi
In the latest episode of Mission Matters, we hear from Rev. Frank Bernardi, rector of St George’s Anglican Church in Tunis, who has witnessed extraordinary growth in the Church in Tunisia over the past 25 years.
From just a handful of believers in the 1990s to a vibrant and growing indigenous church today — this is a story of prayer, courage, restored families, and Gospel hope in North Africa.
✨ “You can see Jesus in every member of this church. They are like a family to me.”
Be inspired. Be challenged. Let’s mission together.
If you would like to know more about Rev Frank Bernardi or St George's Anglican Church in Tunis visit the church website www.stgeorgetunis.com/en
If you would like to lean more about Sat7 who our host Alan Cousins works with please visit www.sat7uk.org
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11 Dec 2025
The Quiet Revival
Join us as we welcome Dr. Julie McKinley (Bible Society Ireland) and Dr. Rhiannon McAleer (BFBS) to unpack the groundbreaking findings of The Quiet Revival report. They discuss the surprising surge in church attendance and spiritual hunger among young adults, particularly young men, in England and Wales.
In this episode, we explore:
Why Gen Z is the most spiritually engaged generation.
The dramatic increase in church attendance and ethnic diversity in congregations.
The link between faith, wellbeing, and community connection.
What this "Quiet Revival" means for the future of the Church.
This isn't your parents' revival—it's grassroots, authentic, and driven by a search for meaning.
If you would like to know more about The Quiet Revival and how its findings relate to Ireland, please email info@nbsi.ie (mailto:info@nbsi.ie) or visit www.biblesocietyireland.ie (http://www.biblesocietyireland.ie/). For a free download of The Quiet Revival report, visit https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/ (https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/) (https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/) (https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/)).
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25 Nov 2025
Proclaiming the Gospel through suffering
Bishop Hassan ministers in a particularly hostile part of Sudan - the Nuba Mountain region, a land that is rich in mineral resources and diversity of people groups. Since the early 1980s, this area has been volatile. Air bombardments and land offensives continue as the government tries to control the region. It is here that Bishop Hassan chooses to stay. His ministry is characterised by being present with the people of the Nuba Mountains, working towards peace as he tries to mitigate the impact of conflict on the communities he serves.
If you wish to support this vital ministry in Sudan, get in touch with CMS Ireland on 028 9077 5020 from Northern Ireland or 048 9077 5020 from the Republic of Ireland, or email info@cmsireland.org (mailto:info@cmsireland.org)
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15 Oct 2025
Bishop Wilson on a Peace Mission
Bishop Wilson Kamani from Ibba Diocese in South Sudan has a real vision for peace building, which he shares in the latest podcast from the Council for Mission. Over the past 10 years, Bishop Wilson has worked to bring community representatives and politicians together in Ibba for one week each January to engage in peace and reconciliation discussions and activities, culminating in a strategy and commitments from every sector of society. This all runs alongside a peace football tournament.
A summary of CMS Ireland’s work with Ibba Diocese can be found at www.cmsireland.org/ibba (http://www.cmsireland.org/ibba)
If you wish to support this vital ministry of peace building in Ibba Diocese, get in touch with CMS Ireland on 028 9077 5020 from Northern Ireland or 048 9077 5020 from the Republic of Ireland, or email info@cmsireland.org (mailto:info@cmsireland.org)
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11 Aug 2025
6. Summer Madness Special
Luke Hawkins (Youth Ministry Development Officer (Southern Region) chats to some of the young people that attended Summer Madness in July and asks them some questions about their experience and what it is that makes them want to go back each year. He also chats with a few of the leaders that have been involved for many years and just keep serving, oh and there is a talk from Dan Blythe which you will enjoy.
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6 May 2025
The Mission of God with Chris Wright
Tim Wright talks to Rev. Dr. Chris Wright, Global Ambassador for Langham Partnership, to the Mission Matters podcast. Chris shares his Belfast roots, upbringing in the Presbyterian Church, and early exposure to world mission through his missionary parents. After studying and teaching in Cambridge, he pursued Old Testament ethics and theological education. Ordained in the Church of England, he taught in India and later led All Nations Christian College. His experiences shaped his missional theology, culminating in his influential book The Mission of God. He now serves with Langham, supporting global theological education in the majority world.
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