Trends reported through the MinistryWatch quarterly executive survey.
Christian ministry leaders are relying more on Artificial Intelligence, according to the most recent MinistryWatch executive survey
Turning to chatbots to fill deep-seated needs can lead to devastating outcomes—but they are needs the Church can help fill.
Inappropriate relationships with chatbots are going so far as to devastate families—how the church can help.
Last week, in Silicon Valley, I got a glimpse of the future of missions, and it is not what I thought it would be.
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Use among Christian ministries mirrors broader trends
A new study suggests the nonprofit world is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) even as concerns about the technology’s potential pitfalls remain strong.
Avodah Connect and Dallas Baptist University explore how AI can shorten decades-long translation timelines without losing theological depth.
An estimated 3,300 languages in the world don’t have their own translation of the Scriptures. In order to improve the speed and cultural accuracy of Bible translations into more rare languages, Avodah Connect is using ...
Gladwell’s tipping point, AI wisdom, Gen Z revival, and Buc-ee’s
In this week's "Signs & Wonders," Warren Smith writes about Malcolm Gladwell’s confession, AI in ministry,and whispers of Gen Z revival. There's also a mention of Buc-ee's.
Report shows adoption is up 80% — but churches aren’t ready to embrace it for everything
A recently released report on church technology trends reveals a significant rise in embracing artificial intelligence.
Pat Gelsinger will lead the company’s AI product and engineering efforts
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has joined Gloo, the technology platform that serves churches and ministries, as its executive chair and head of technology.
AI and pastors, Ponzi scheme settlement, UMC General Conference delayed, Wheaton rescinds Bilezikian’s title, and Bill Gothard resigns
ONE YEAR AGO: On Feb. 29, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the use of artificial intelligence by pastors in creating, developing, and repurposing sermons. Read more here. TWO YEARS AGO: On March 6, 2023, MinistryWatch reported that Toronto-Dominion ...