Current State of AI & Church Responses

AI is rapidly evolving, and church leaders need to understand how it can impact ministry. This episode covers the current AI landscape, key definitions, ethical concerns, and why the Baptismal Covenant provides a helpful framework for engagement.

Topics covered:

• Why AI matters for ministry today.
• Key definitions: AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI.
• Current AI trends (LLMs, image generation, voice tools, and upcoming AI "agents").
• Ethical concerns: AI bias, copyright, and the role of human creativity.

Homework:

• Try using AI for a small task in your ministry this week.

Resources:

• AI Church Toolkit website
• Ethan Mollick - Detecting the Secret Cyborgs

Made possible by the TryTank Research Institute.