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The Ethics of AI in Sermon Writing

Posted by on Jan 30, 2025

As I’ve discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, AI offers incredible opportunities to assist church leaders in the ministry functions of the local church. In Part 3 I began to discuss the ethical considerations of AI use in ministry. In this final installment, I want to offer cautions and opportunities for consideration for how church leaders should (and should not) integrate AI in...

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What’s Too Far: Ethical Guardrails for AI in Ministry

Posted by on Jan 30, 2025

As I’ve discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, AI offers incredible opportunities to assist church leaders in the ministry functions of the local church. Some argue that AI application in ministry is dangerous––that in a society already disconnected and isolated from one another, AI can create an unhealthy chasm between church leader and church people. Similarly, there is a great...

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What AI Tools are Pastors Using Well

Posted by on Jan 29, 2025

AI has been around for a while, even though you may have noticed it recently. The term was coined all the way back in 1956 at the Dartmouth University Research Project on Artificial Intelligence. It’s used by college students employing spellcheck and grammar check in Microsoft Word, anyone talking to Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, and has helped in medical diagnoses for years. Recently,...

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How Pastors Can Multiply Ministry through AI

Posted by on Jan 29, 2025

Every Sunday, pastors pour countless hours into crafting messages that proclaim God’s Word and change lives.But what happens to these powerful sermons after Sunday? In today’s digital world, your sermon’s impact can multiply far beyond your physical congregation—and artificial intelligence (AI) is making this easier than ever. In this first article we want to focus specifically...

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10 Church Video Content Ideas to Inspire and Engage Your Congregation

Posted by on Jan 22, 2025

10 Church Video Content Ideas to Inspire and Engage Your Congregation

In today’s digital age, creating engaging video content isn’t just an option for churches – it’s essential for connecting with both current members and potential visitors. As church technology continues to evolve, video content has become one of the most powerful tools for sharing your message and building community. Let’s explore ten creative church video content ideas...

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Sermon Shots Introduces Integration with StreamingChurch.tv for Seamless Sermon Sharing

Posted by on Jan 22, 2025

Sermon Shots Introduces Integration with StreamingChurch.tv for Seamless Sermon Sharing

Sermon Shots Announces StreamingChurch.tv Integration Sermon Shots, a platform dedicated to helping churches share their messages, has introduced a new integration with StreamingChurch.tv. This feature allows users to upload content directly from their StreamingChurch.tv account, making the process faster, easier, and less stressful. If you’ve been looking for a better way to manage and...

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