AI in Church and Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities

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by Jake Doberenz, Theophany Media, OK, March 1, 2024

Description

This book offers congregations practical inspiration about the ways artificial intelligence (AI) can support a wide range of activities. Drawing on his experiences of working with technology in congregations, author Jake Doberenz takes a cautiously optimistic approach to incorporating AI into ministry that respects both technology and people.

To introduce congregations to AI’s theological and practical uses, the book discusses how AI can support sermon preparation, children's and youth ministry, church podcasts, worship and creative arts, pastoral care, community justice, crisis response, church giving, metrics tracking, and more.

Features

158 pages
Appendix with tools and resources

Recommended Audience

clergy, lay leaders, small group ministry leaders

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

Share this book with the ministry teams in your congregation that could benefit from one or more relevant chapters.
Try using the AI tools and techniques described in this book for one area of your ministry, such as sermon preparation, to build your AI skills.

Updated: March 19, 2025

About the Contributor

JC Campbell

Director of Southwest

Dr. JC Campbell is the director of the Center’s Southwest office in Evansville, Ind. and serves 16 counties in the Southwest region of Indiana. JC is an ordained American Baptist Minister and has an extensive background in non-profit organizations, fundraising, and higher education. JC truly believes in the value of education, professional development, and best practices to improve ministry and its impact. JC is most interested in congregational leadership, board development, and succession planning.

JC received two bachelor’s degrees from Georgetown College, where he was a Regents Scholar at Oxford University, a master’s from the University of Louisville, a PhD from Newburgh Seminary, and is working on a PhD from IU Bloomington. JC is a proud husband and father to three children, and one fur baby named Vincent.

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