• Discernment of AI Use in Ministry

  • Mar 17 2025
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

Discernment of AI Use in Ministry

  • Summary

  • What exactly is AI, and how can it be useful in church ministry? This episode explains AI in simple terms, explores its applications for church leaders, and discusses how to use it effectively while maintaining authenticity and discernment.

    Topics covered:

    • What is AI? A quick history and key definitions.
    • AI vs. search engines: How generative AI works differently.
    • How AI can assist ministry: Sermons, outreach, lesson planning, and more.
    • The role of discernment: AI as a brainstorming tool, not a replacement for human creativity.

    Homework:

    • Try using ChatGPT to answer a common visitor question from your church.
    • Add context (denomination, location, etc.) and compare responses.


    Resources:

    • AI Church Toolkit website

    Made possible by the TryTank Research Institute.

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