Should We Use This AI Tool in Our Church? A Discernment Checklist
We might feel unprepared for this moment, but we are not unequipped. As church leaders we are called to discern and ask deeper questions: not just “can we use this?” or “how quickly can we adopt it?” but “is this good?” “what does it form in us?” “how does it shape the community we are called to serve?”. Discernment will help us stay grounded in wisdom, shaped by scripture, prayer, and community.
That’s the work we want to invite you into in this reflection.
Tech Resources for Ministry
A round-up of ai based tech resources we’ve added to the hub—think of them as friendly helpers ready to make your ministry life just a little bit smoother.
Good Robots? Ethical and Philosophical questions surrounding AI
Good Robot is a compelling four-part series from Vox's Unexplainable podcast, created in partnership with their Future Perfect team. The series explores "the stories shaping the future of AI" through a thoughtful lens that balances both the promise and perils of artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence and the Church: A Tool, a Challenge, and an Opportunity
The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life is no longer a distant concept—it’s here, woven into the fabric of how we work, communicate, and even engage in ministry. From AI-assisted sermon preparation to chatbots answering theological questions, from social media algorithms shaping public discourse to deepfake voices reading Scripture, AI is already impacting the Church.
But as with all technological advancements, the real question is not whether AI should exist in ministry, but how it should be used.