Rev. Dr. Matthew Silvers is a pastor at Lee’s Summit Christian Church (DOC) and has served that faith community since 2009. He has been part of the People of Faith for Peace since its inception and has participated in various interreligious gatherings across the city. He completed a Doctor of Ministry project entitled “Tables of Peace: Constructing a Theology of an Interreligious Welcome Table.” This project focused on the challenging yet necessary work of practicing hospitality within one’s interreligious context by sharing food, fellowship, and interfaith dialogue. While tolerance may be a first step on the journey, he believes we should not stop at mere tolerance; rather, we must strive for true community and deeper relationships with friends from all faith traditions. In this pursuit, the goal of peace, civility, and community are possible. In the future, he hopes to find ways to continue building community and deepening relationships with people of all faiths.
