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What’s Up:
Most pastors are avoiding AI like it’s radioactive … but one pastor just showed his whole church how it’s helping him survive real life – and how it can transform their spiritual lives.
So What:
If you’re still ignoring AI because it feels like cheating, you’re leaving time, clarity, and your sanity on the table. There’s a smarter way to lead.
The Point Is:
AI Isn’t Demonic
No, ChatGPT isn’t a tool of the Devil. It’s just a tool. And in the right hands, it can help pastors lead more effectively and breathe a little easier.
Journaling with Jesus
Struggling with anxiety after a car wreck, this pastor used ChatGPT to generate Scripture-based journaling prompts. The result? Relief … and real connection.
Cheating? Or Stewardship?
Pastors who say using AI is cheating are missing the point. Leveraging tools wisely isn’t a shortcut … it’s stewardship. Especially when time is scarce.
Train for the Times
AI won’t replace your preaching voice, but it can support your study, spark creativity, and reclaim hours every week. That’s why we teach it in the Growing Church Network.
And … ?
I know some pastors who treat AI like it’s spiritual poison, either from ignorance or fear. But fear isn’t faith, and ignorance isn’t a virtue. One pastor publicly shared how he used ChatGPT to navigate intense anxiety after a traumatic car accident. Not only did it help him spiritually process what was happening, it gave him Scriptural insight and daily journaling prompts that helped keep him grounded. That’s not cheating. That’s wisdom.
Another pastor I know uses AI to refine his sermons, generate children’s curriculum, and even find cultural context for ancient texts. Of course, no one’s saying to outsource your preaching to a robot; that’s lazy leadership. But using AI to do better research, save hours of busywork, and serve your people more effectively? That’s just smart ministry. Inside the Growing Church Network, we train pastors on how to use AI ethically and effectively so they can focus more on what matters most: people.
Action!
Book a free Get Growing Conversation to learn how the Growing Church Network helps pastors use AI to lead smarter and reclaim their time: Schedule here.
