Tag: AI and the church

The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.

While the challenges posed by AI-generated misinformation are significant and complex, we must not lose sight of the hope and promise that our faith offers.

Understanding what AI means for ministry and all domains of life will be vitally important to the future of the church and our communities.

At Cru, we have begun using AI tools to help us maintain our relationships with current believers, as well as help us connect with those who may just be beginning their journey in faith.

The vast majority of evangelicals believe artificial intelligence is simply a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or for evil.

Involving the congregation in decisions related to AI implementation is crucial to foster a sense of ownership.

One of the most impactful ways a church can harness AI is to repurpose existing resources to speak to youth and kids at their reading level.

One useful analogy is to think of AI as an intern: eager to assist, capable of handling a variety of tasks, but still requiring oversight and final judgment from a human mentor.