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
  
  

Welcome to AI Church Toolkit, a podcast for church leaders exploring how AI can support ministry in practical ways. Hosts Rev. Mercedes Clements and Rev. Peter Levenstrong introduce themselves, their goals for the podcast, and why AI matters for the Church today.

Topics Covered

Hosts: The Rev. Mercedes Clements (All Saints’ Episcopal, Russellville, AR) & The Rev. Peter Levenstrong (St. Gregory’s of Nyssa, San Francisco, CA).

Podcast focus: Practical applications of AI in ministry—no sci-fi hype, just real tools for real churches.
Why this podcast? AI is already shaping our world, and it’s time for church leaders to engage thoughtfully.
Scriptural foundation: Matthew 5:14-16—Let your light shine!

Resources:
AI Church Toolkit website