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SUMMARY:Vanguard University
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/vanguard-university-2/
LOCATION:Vanguard University of Southern California
CATEGORIES:California Events,Vanguard University
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SUMMARY:Lenten Peacemakers Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 world. \nJoin us as we host Matthew 5:9 Fellowship (www.mathew59.org) for a special Lenten gathering on Christian peacemaking.  Through a series of interactive workshops\, participants will explore how to faithfully engage polarization\, transcend toxic division\, and cultivate meaningful dialogue with neighbors and fellow believers.  Together we’ll discover what it means to walk the path of peace during this holy season. \nThis event will be held in the Sanctuary of Genesis Church of Fayetteville on Saturday\, February 21st \, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM\, with lunch provided.  There is no cost to attend\, but registration is required.  You can register by clicking here. For more information\, contact Jody Farrell at jfarrell@genfay.com. \nSession Descriptions: \nPeacemaking and Polarization \nJesus prayed that His church would be one\, just as He and His Father are one. Yet Christians \ntoday find themselves divided over many of the same political ideologies and social issues that \ndivide our nation at large. Instead of bearing with one another in love\, many Christian laypeople \nand leaders are seemingly intent on devouring one another instead. How have we become so \ntoxically polarized? How can Christians strive for unity\, particularly in politically heightened \ntimes? \nTranscending Political Polarization \nOur God is the Creator of everything on the face of the earth – including politics. Like any \ncreated thing\, some of us make too much of it and find ourselves consumed with the latest \nheadlines coming out of Washington. Others think too little of it\, struggling to imagine anything \ngood that can come from our divisive political system. How can we as Christians think about our \npolitical identity\, recognizing both our residence in the world and our citizenship in heaven? \nHow to Talk to Your Neighbor \nWhen Jesus was asked to name the greatest commandment\, He paired love for God with love \nfor neighbor. Yet amid today’s toxic polarization\, even ordinary conversations can become \nsources of conflict and distrust. As followers of Christ\, we are called not only to speak truth but \nto do so in love—seeking understanding rather than victory. This workshop will consider how \nfaithful dialogue can serve as an antidote to toxic polarization\, offering practical ways to engage \ndifficult topics with truth\, humility\, empathy\, and grace toward those around us.
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/lenten-peacemakers-conference/
LOCATION:Genesis Church of Fayetteville\, 205 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72701
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SUMMARY:Digitial Discipleship: AI Ethics and Mission in Our Society
DESCRIPTION: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 Christians who place their identity in Jesus Christ above these types of societal divisions. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nKeynote address by a leading Evangelical AI expert\nPanel discussion featuring experts from diverse fields\nInteractive discussions on AI ethics and responsible development\nNetworking opportunities with evangelical leaders and fellow AI enthusiasts\n\nAll attendees will receive a free copy of Jason Thacker’s book Following Jesus in a Digital Age. \nLunch will be provided at no charge.
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/digitial-discipleship-ai-ethics-and-mission-in-our-society/
LOCATION:Cherrydale Baptist Church\, 3910 Lorcom Lane\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:digital discipleship
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SUMMARY:LEADING IN DIVIDED TIMES
DESCRIPTION: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 to Christian leaders to address it\, and providing tangible resources to shepherd communities in the midst of midterm elections. Matthew 5:9’s co-founding partner organization\, Over Zero\, will also speak about social science-derived insights and tools for building stronger\, more resilient communities.\n \n\n9:00am-9:30am Registration opens\n9:30am-11:30am Polarization workshop\n11:30am-12:30pm Lunch (provided on site)\n12:30pm-1:00pm Over Zero presentation\n1:00pm-1:30pm Next Steps discussion\n1:30pm-2:30pm Midterm Elections resource\n\nPlease contact Larry Lin at larry@oneamericamovement.org if you have questions.\n			\n				Register Here
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/leading-in-divided-times/
LOCATION:Grace Fellowship Church\, 9505 Deereco Rd\, Timonium\, MD\, 21093
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SUMMARY:HOW TO TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBOR
DESCRIPTION: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 provided. Spouses are welcome! Register today!\n\nPlease contact Anthony Archie at anthony@oneamericamovement.org if you have questions.\n\n			\n				Register Here
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/how-to-talk-to-your-neighbor-2/
LOCATION:Fuller Theological Seminary – Texas\, 10200 Richmond Ave. #170\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
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SUMMARY:LEADING STRONG IN A DIVISIVE CULTURE
DESCRIPTION: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!\n \nPlease contact Anthony Archie at anthony@oneamericamovement.org if you have questions.\n \n			\n				Register Here
URL:https://matthew59.org/event/leading-strong-in-a-divisive-culture/
LOCATION:Fuller Theological Seminary – Texas\, 10200 Richmond Ave. #170\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
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