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Following the Call to Biblical Peacemaking in the Midst of Political Polarization

 with Rev. Brandon Cleaver and Kathleen Durham 

Political polarization is constant in our society, but it becomes particularly divisive during election seasons. Jesus called for His followers to be "peacemakers" (Matt. 5:9) at all times. How can the church be agents of love and model civil disagreements without dividing over political differences?

Please join the C.S. Lewis Institute - Dallas as it hosts the Matthew 5:9 Fellowship as they help us consider this challenge. Featuring interactive workshops, this event will explore the dynamics that fuel toxic political polarization, what it means to be a peacemaker, and practical ways laypeople and leaders can address it.

Date:  Saturday, June 8, 2024
Speaker:  Rev. Brandon Cleaver & Kathleen Durham
Time:  9:00 – 2:30pm Central Time
Location:  Tyler Street Church | 927 W 10th St, Dallas, TX 75208
Cost: Free but registration is required!


Brandon Cleaver

Brandon Cleaver serves as the Matthew 5:9 Program Director. He views the pursuit of unity as an integral part of his life. For years, he has spoken to diverse groups around the country on various topics, which are often inherently divisive, seeking to bring clarity, compassion, and peace to these conversations. Ultimately, Brandon has sought to engage cultural questions and concerns within the context of Christian hope. Brandon graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Journalism and a minor in Sociology. He completed a Master’s in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and a Master’s of Divinity in Interdisciplinary Studies through Moody Theological Seminary.  

Kathleen Durham

Kathleen Durham serves as the Director of Development and Administration for the C.S. Lewis Institute - Dallas. She is passionate about people, literature, languages and above all about helping people have a deeper understanding and experience of God’s goodness and love through Scripture. She is also deeply committed to social justice as essential to the Gospel and the fullness of the faith. She is a graduate of Belmont University (Spanish, minor in Italian), Georgetown University (Masters and A.B.D. in Spanish and Portuguese Literature and Cultural Studies), and the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics, Oxford University.

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