AI is Transforming Church Admin
AI is Transforming Church Admin
Pastors are using AI assistants like ChatGPT 4o to handle administrative tasks and improve their work. AI tools have become more accepted in churches since the pandemic, leading to pastors exploring the use of AI in ministry.
While there is interest in what AI can offer, ethical guidelines suggest that pastors shouldn't ask AI to generate sermons. Instead, AI can be used to improve sermon texts and create fresh material for worship bulletins.
The use of AI in ministry is growing, with congregations that integrate multiple tech tools reporting higher levels of spiritual vitality, according to research conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
AI can also help draw young adults to church, as seen at Hillside Community Church in Medford, Massachusetts. Pastor Tom Hathaway uses AI to save time formatting a weekly blog and even to help with administrative work for the church.
The future of AI in ministry could involve providing a resource for people in need when a priest isn't available, but for now, AI assistants are helping pastors with their everyday tasks.
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