The Use of AI in the Church?

I was discussing with my husband last night about a very concerning article I had read where a few churches were implementing an ai Jesus to interact with parishioners, give biblical advice and answer questions.

We may raise our eyebrows and be shocked at this, and yet many churches are implementing Chat GPT, which is also an AI.

You may think that's different or what's the big deal? Or perhaps you do not know what chat gpt is?  

Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence program that generates dialogue. Created by Open AI, this high-capable chatbot uses machine learning algorithms to process and analyze large amounts of data to generate responses to user inquiries.

Pastor's use it: to plot an entire sermon series or schedule the next few weeks/months of sermons.

Musicians use it: to get song suggestions for service or altar call.

Churches use it: 

- to enhance online worship services, 

- create Bible study material, 

- providing pastoral care for members by generating responses to common questions and concerns about faith, relationships, and other issues.

- generate social media content such as inspiring quotes, Bible verses, and interesting facts that can be shared on church-related social media pages.

- organize and promote events

- create educational materials for your Sunday school classes, Bible studies, and other church-related educational programs

- generate sermon ideas—and even entire sermons—based on specific scripture or themes. Input the passages and ask it to produce a description of the historical context or geographical location. You can also ask ChatGPT to generate a sermon outline according to a specific structure or topic

- create Christian literature such as devotionals, poetry, and short stories

MY CONCERN, that I discussed with my husband last night, is that too many are becoming too reliant on artificial intelligence to direct the service, rather than allowing the Holy Ghost to lead, guide, and direct the Message, the Music, the Service, the Outreach, the interaction with others and so on.

Some may disagree, but we need to stay with the old path of praying and allowing the Lord to lead and direct the songs to sing, the lessons to be taught, the messages to be preached, and the content to be shared.

Source for information on Chat GPT use in Churches:

https://missionalmarketing.com/10-ways-your-church-can-use-chatgpt-in-ministry/