CMJ UK - Church's Ministry among Jewish People

What CMJ UK - Church's Ministry among Jewish People does

CMJ UK (Church's Ministry among Jewish People) is a registered charity in England and Wales (Charity Number 1153457), operating under the legal name The Vincent Society. Founded on 15 February 1809 by William Wilberforce, Joseph Frey, and Lord Shaftesbury as part of the Clapham Sect movement, it is the second-oldest Protestant mission to Jewish people. The organisation is headquartered in Nottinghamshire, UK, operates with a staff of approximately 8, and conducts ministry through Community Based Engagers in London, Leeds, and the Midlands. It partners closely with CMJ Israel, which maintains operations, guest houses, and Messianic fellowships in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and is part of a wider CMJ International network spanning Australia, USA, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, and Hong Kong.

The product portfolio is educational, community-based, and event-driven rather than technology-based. Core offerings include the Bible Comes to Life Exhibition (a touring artefact exhibition originating from Samuel Schor's collection and mobile since 1891), Torah Plus (a subscription online teaching platform), the quarterly 1809 Magazine, Asaph: The Gathering (a monthly online forum for Messianic Believers), JET (a four-section Jewish Engagement Training programme), Shoresh Study Tours to Israel, an annual residential conference at Yarnfield Park, Passover meal events, church speaker bookings, sermon notes, and a Prayer Focus ministry. Pricing varies by programme: annual membership at £30, conference tickets from £250-£305, day events at £12-£17, magazine copies at £3-£5, Torah Plus subscription, and voluntary donations eligible for Gift Aid at 25p per £1 for UK taxpayers.

Revenue is generated through five streams: voluntary donations (primary, including pass-through to CMJ Israel), recurring membership, one-time conference and event ticket sales, publications and product sales, and speaker/exhibition fees. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, relying on church partnerships, exhibition tours, conferences, Keswick Convention presence, weekly email newsletters, YouTube content, and volunteer networks. Key partners include Global Connections, Evangelical Alliance, British Messianic Jewish Alliance, LCJE, Magen David Adom Israel, Children Can, and CMJ Israel. The organisation is led by General Director Rev. Aaron Eime (appointed 2024), supported by a board chaired by Wendy Scott with Adam Raffell as Chair of Trustees and Rev. Ray Lockhart as President.

Name

CMJ UK - Church's Ministry among Jewish People

Legal name

The Vincent Society

Website

https://cmj.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CMJ UK, founded in 1809, is a UK registered charity promoting Jewish-Christian understanding through touring Bible exhibitions, an online teaching platform, Israel study tours, conferences, and church partnerships. It serves UK churches, Jewish communities, and Messianic Believers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education and Faith-Based Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Religious education
• Faith-based ministry
• Biblical studies
• Christian publications
• Educational exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Voluntary donations from supporters, including Gift Aid claims for UK taxpayers. Donations support UK operations and CMJ Israel.
2. Membership: Annual membership at £30 per year, providing magazine 1809, prayer updates, Olive Press Research Paper, and voting rights at AGM.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual conference with ticket sales at £250-305 per person, youth stream at £59, children free. Includes accommodation and meals at Yarnfield Park Conference Centre.
4. Publications and Products: Sale of 1809 Magazine at £3-5 per copy, teaching resources, and subscription to Torah Plus online platform.
5. Events and Teaching: Fees for day events, teaching retreats like Exploring Israel with Jesus at £12 per ticket, and speaker bookings for churches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMJ UK is a registered charity that provides faith-based education and outreach on the Jewish roots of Christianity. It sells publications (1809 Magazine), online subscriptions (Torah Plus), touring exhibitions (Bible Comes to Life), structured training (JET), conferences, study tours to Israel, and direct community engagement with Jewish communities across the UK.

Product overview

CMJ UK operates as a ministry organisation rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings centre on religious education and community engagement: the Bible Comes to Life Exhibition provides hands-on educational experiences; Torah Plus is a subscription-based online learning platform; 1809 Magazine serves as the quarterly publication; Asaph: The Gathering is a monthly online forum for Messianic Believers; and JET provides structured training on Jewish-Christian engagement. Supporting services include Shoresh Study Tours to Israel, the annual CMJ UK Conference with youth and children's programmes, Passover meal events, and membership with associated publications. The organisation does not offer a unified software platform but rather a portfolio of educational programmes, publications, events, and training resources focused on the Jewish roots of Christianity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Torah Plus: CMJ UK's Online Teaching & Learning Community - a subscription based learning resource offering weekly teaching and insights.
• The Bible Comes to Life Exhibition
• Asaph: The Gathering
• Shoresh Tours

Products and services

• 1809 Magazine
• Torah Plus
• The Bible Comes to Life Exhibition (BCTL)
• Asaph: The Gathering
• JET - Jewish Engagement Training
• Shoresh Study Tours
• CMJ UK Conference
• Youth Conference Stream
• Exploring Israel with Jesus
• Passover Meals
• Prayer Focus
• CMJ UK Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Bible Comes to Life Exhibition reached 300,000 visitors in 9 days in London (1910)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global ConnectionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCMJ UK is in partnership with Global Connections, a network of Christian organisations involved in mission and evangelism. This provides networking and collaborative opportunities within the UK Christian mission community.
• CMJ IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMJ UK supports and partners with CMJ Israel which operates guest houses in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Messianic fellowships, and Shoresh Study Tours. CMJ UK can claim Gift Aid on donations to CMJ Israel and pass on funds.
• British Messianic Jewish AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner organisation connecting CMJ UK with like-minded Messianic Jewish believers and communities across Britain.
• Evangelical AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK partner providing CMJ UK with access to broader Evangelical Alliance network and resources.
• Shoresh TourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMJ Israel's tour operator offering study tours to Israel. CMJ UK promotes these tours and facilitates UK participant referrals. Tours include visits to both Jewish and Arab Christian communities.
• Magen David Adom IsraelminorOthersIsraeli emergency medical service featured in CMJ UK Prayer Focus Zoom events. CMJ UK provides platform to share prayer needs and updates about Magen David Adom's work.
• LCJE (Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner network focused on Jewish evangelism. Connects CMJ with other organisations working among Jewish people globally.
• Children CanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChildren's programme provider for CMJ UK Conference. Olly and Helen Goldenberg deliver Bible teaching for children in fun and engaging ways.
• CMJ International (Australia, USA, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Hong Kong)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of CMJ organisations sharing resources, staff, and mission coordination across multiple continents. CMJ UK is part of this worldwide ministry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chosen People Ministries: Protestant mission to Jewish people with global reach; CMJ UK's own Engagement Manager (Oliver) previously worked for Chosen People Ministries, evidencing direct functional overlap in Jewish outreach, teaching, and congregational engagement.
• Jews for Jesus: US-based organisation with the same core mission as CMJ UK — communicating the Christian message to Jewish people. Closest comparable on target audience, mission, and outreach model (personal engagement, education, events); operates at significantly larger scale in the US.
• CMJ Israel: CMJ UK's sister organisation operating in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with guest houses, Messianic fellowships, and the Shoresh Tours programme. Direct operational counterpart for the UK entity, sharing brand, mission, and cross-referrals.
• CMJ USA: US chapter of the same CMJ International movement, sharing mission, content library, and international coordination. Operates the same ministry model as CMJ UK but in a larger (and more charitable-deduction-friendly) US donor market.

Broad incumbents

• International Messianic Jewish Alliance: Umbrella organisation for Messianic Jewish congregations and ministries worldwide. Wider in scope than CMJ UK but operating in the same Jewish-Yeshua-engaged space and overlapping on community, education, and pastoral support.

Others

• Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism (LCJE): International network of organisations and individuals working in Jewish evangelism. Functions as a peer coordination body rather than a programmatic competitor, but its members are functionally comparable to CMJ UK's ministry.
• Christ Church Jerusalem: Anglican congregation in Jerusalem where Rev. Aaron Eime served as Deacon for 26 years before joining CMJ UK as General Director. Deeply connected via leadership pipeline and shared mission context but not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xyoutube.com/channel/UCIBrE16_LWUd7GWjbtJZO1w
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIBrE16_LWUd7GWjbtJZO1w
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMJUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmjuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmjuk

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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