Join the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship on Sunday, October 9, for a special workshop titled Leading Strong in a Divisive Culture. In this 2-hour interactive workshop, participants will be educated about the difference between normal polarization and toxic polarization, and they will given tools to resist toxic polarization. Register today! Please contact Anthony Archie at […]
Join the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship on Wednesday, October 26, for a special workshop titled How to Talk to Your Neighbor. In this 2-hour interactive workshop, participants will be educated about the social science of polarization and be equipped with practical steps on how Christian leaders can create a culture that resists toxic polarization. Dinner is […]
Join the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship on Saturday, October 29 for a special workshop titled Leading in Divided Times. This interactive presentation on the challenges of toxic polarization is open and free to everyone, but it is specifically geared toward Christian leaders in the Baltimore metropolitan region. We will be examining why toxic polarization happens, giving strategies […]
Join us for an exploration of this critical juncture at Digital Discipleship: AI Ethics and Mission in Our Society. We will discuss the ethical, social, and philosophical implications of AI's rapid advancement. Through interactive discussions, expert insights, and interactive sessions, we hope to learn how to filter our thinking around AI through the lens of […]
The Lenten season invites followers of Jesus to reflect, repent, and renew. In a time when polarization so often shapes our relationships, neighborhoods, and even our churches, Lent offers a sacred opportunity to return to the way of peace. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matt 5:9), calling His people to embody reconciliation in a divided […]
Matthew 5:9 Fellowship is honored to continue our partnership with Vanguard University in 2026. Our first event this year will be a Student Practicum on Peacemaking and Polarization. We will guide students through peacemaking in a polarized world, which requires shifting from an "us vs. them" mentality to building community through curiosity, conversations, and empathy.