Digital Ministry: Tips for accessing books: Many of the titles included on these pages are books found in Luther Seminary Library and only available to seminary students. However, you may be able to borrow these same titles from your local public library. Make note of the title, author and ISBN of the desired book and ask your local library to request the book by "Interlibrary Loan" (ILL). Otherwise, of course, you may choose to buy certain titles from your favorite bookstore or online book source.
AI in Church and Ministry Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities by
In an era where technology and faith intersect in unprecedented ways, AI in Church and Ministry: Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Faith Communities serves as a pivotal guide for religious leaders and communities navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence. In this book, Jake Doberenz delves into the theological and ethical implications of integrating AI into church life and ministry, offering a balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the Christian faith.
While it thoughtfully addresses concerns and potential pitfalls, the core of the book is dedicated to exploring the practical applications of AI within a ministry context. Divided into three main sections, it starts with AI in teaching ministry, showcasing how AI can enhance biblical education, sermon preparation, and children's and youth ministry. AI in Church and Ministry continues with a section on AI for care and community, highlighting innovative ways to foster connection and provide pastoral care through technology. In the section on church administration, the book reveals how AI can streamline operations, from financial management to church security, allowing church staff to focus more on their pastoral duties. Finally, the appendix is a valuable resource in itself, listing specific AI tools designed for church use, alongside general AI tools that can be adapted to support the unique needs of faith communities.
Whether you're a clergy member, a church administrator, or simply someone intrigued by the intersection of faith and technology, AI in Church and Ministry offers a comprehensive overview of how AI can be harnessed to enrich and advance the church's mission in the modern world.
AI Shepherds and Electric Sheep : Leading and Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by
Since ChatGPT burst into the public consciousness in 2022, AI has thoroughly infiltrated everyday life. Machines can now take on work once thought to be solely the domain of human beings--from writing college essays to composing worship music. How should Christians respond to this brave new technology? In this accessible introduction to AI, Sean O'Callaghan and Paul Hoffman explore its social and ethical impacts for ministry and teaching. The authors shed light on the biblical vision for human flourishing--and on how AI can help or hinder that flourishing. Avoiding both alarmism and uncritical acceptance, O'Callaghan and Hoffman offer resources and practical tools for using AI in our classrooms and congregations. AI can write a generic three-point sermon, but it cannot replace an authentic encounter between humans and the divine. In a time of cultural confusion, O'Callaghan and Hoffman encourage readers to embrace the clarity found in the gospel.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love ChatGPT article by Emily McQuillan, Faith +Lead, 2023
How to Write a Faithful Sermon with AI and ChatGPT article by Ryan Panzer, RyanPanzer.com, 2024
Three Takeaways on How Pastors Can Use AI article by Barna Research, Barna, 2024
Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT to find out article by Kirsten Grieshaber, The Associated Press, 2023
What Kind of Mind Does ChatGPT Have? article by Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 2023
How ChatGPT and Other LLMs Work—and Where They Could Go Next article by David Nield, Wired, 2023
ChatGPT’s accuracy has gotten worse, study shows article by Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2023
A Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled article by Kevin Roose, New York Times, 2023
ChatGPT may be coming for our jobs. Here are the 10 roles that AI is most likely to replace article by Jacob Zinkula and Aaron Mok, Business Insider, 2024
The Dharma of Artificial Intelligence podcast by Jasmine Wang and Iain S. Thomas, Ten Percent Happier, 2023
A.I. Is Changing Everything. Does That Include You? podcast by Adam Davidson, Freakonomics, 2023
Why Do A.I. Chatbots Tell Lies and Act Weird? Look in the Mirror article by Cade Metz, New York Times, 2023
AI Can't Preach: an online article from Scot McKnight, Nov.2024
