What happens when artificial intelligence (AI) enters the church? Can it impact different aspects of ministry, and is it a potential friend or foe? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore these questions and discuss how God's plans are much bigger than ours, and how He can redirect our paths through the decisions we make.
We dive deep into the implications of AI in ministry, focusing on potential dangers such as automation-spurred job loss, privacy concerns, bad data, socioeconomic inequality, and market manipulation. Moreover, we touch on the spiritual consequences of using technology to become more like God and consider how AI can be utilized within the church for purposes such as glorifying Him, marketing, and branding.
Finally, let's contemplate the potential uses and dangers of AI in pastoral care, including the possibility of using AI to retrieve relevant Bible verses and provide insights while eliminating the personalization of pastoring and care. We also discuss the importance of not replacing the gift of the Holy Spirit with AI machines and how AI can be used as a tool to help build sermon outlines or provoke thought, but should only be used as a starting point and not the sole source of content.
