3 Rs through the Lens of AI in our Congregations and Communities

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Webinar. Terrell L. McTyer. United Methodist Church, TN, November 27, 2024

Description

This video offers congregational leaders practical insights into the ways artificial intelligence (AI) can support their ministry. As a guest of the Strengthening the Black Church in the 21st Century lunch-and-learn series, Terrell L. McTyer explains why congregational leaders should embrace AI to improve their efficiency and create more time to build relationships and strengthen the impact of their ministry.

To help congregational leaders understand the benefits of AI, McTyer discusses how AI can help create materials for worship and outreach, organize ministry operations tasks, research and gather insights, and evaluate materials like sermons or ministry plans. He also discusses ethical concerns and the strengths and weaknesses of AI.

Features

55 minutes
Transcript
RTIS formula for AI prompts
Demonstration of AI techniques

Recommended Audience

Clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Apply tips from the video to save time on routine tasks, such as creating prayer requests and announcements or analyzing attendance metrics.
Explore ethical considerations of plagiarism and uploading materials to an AI tool such as ChatGPT.

Updated: March 22, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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