The Ultimate Guide to AI, Pastors, and the Church

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by Carey Nieuwhof, Kenny Jahng. 2023.

Description

This medium-length article from Carey Nieuwhof and Kenny Jahng is a thoughtful approach to the use of AI, such as ChatGPT, in congregations.

Features

Topics covered are: 4 Benefits of AI for clergy and 5 Topics clergy should discuss with staff

Recommended Audience

leaders serving in a variety of leadership roles, clergy leaders

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Read personally and reflect on how you might use AI in your context.
As a leadership team, explore and discuss the benefits and dangers of AI for your congregation.

Updated: April 17, 2024

About the Contributor

Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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