Digital Discipleship: Equipping Pastors and Leaders

Most of us have a love-hate relationship with technology. We love all that it promises to give us, but hate how much it controls us. We lament how our congregations are discipled more by social media and cable news than by Scripture. Is this a hopeless battle? We need to understand the present digital landscape […]

Women in Ministry: A Virtual Listening Session

If you are a female Christian leader, please save the date for a special women's listening session. This is happening online on Tuesday, June 20, at 8pm EDT. We look forward to learning the collective experiences of women serving in ministry. Contact Anthony Archie at anthony@oneamericamovement.org if you have questions. REGISTER HERE

Returning from Sabbaticals Strong

Over the past few years, a large proportion of American pastors have gone on sabbaticals. For many, it was a much-needed break from a long, polarizing season of ministry. But how do we come back from sabbaticals in a healthy way? How do we apply what God has taught us during our time away? And […]

Pastors and Politics Listening Session: Part 2

We had a great time in May's Pastors & Politics listening session, but there's more ground to be covered! Once again, we are inviting pastors from across the nation to join the Matthew 5:9 team on a Zoom call to continue our conversation about the upcoming 2024 election. We want to collectively explore how our […]

Politics and Partisanship: City of Hope Presbyterian Church

City of Hope Presbyterian Church Columbia, MD The Matthew 5:9 Fellowship team will teach Sunday School for the City of Hope Presbyterian Church. We will discuss the difference between politics and partisanship and how we can communicate with others in a Christ-like way during such a contentious election cycle. In addition, Pastor Tom Breeden will […]

Navigating the Divide

It is easy to see conflict in the church as a problem to be solved rather than an opportunity for discipleship and relational closeness. It is easy to see conflict outside the church as a battle to be won rather than an opportunity to understand the hearts and perhaps wounds of those who don’t see […]