ChatGPT vs. Claude for Pastors: Which AI Tool Is Right for Your Small Church?
Two AI tools dominate pastoral use in 2026: ChatGPT and Claude. Both are capable. Both are free to start. And
AI in the Church
AI in the church. Practical guidance on using artificial intelligence in ministry contexts, from sermon research to administrative automation, with ethical considerations.
AI for Small Church Outreach: Practical Tools for Community Engagement (2026)
How small churches can use AI to improve community outreach, event promotion, social media, and evangelism without a communications staff or marketing budget.
AI and the Rural Church Digital Divide: Why Access Matters and What Small Churches Can Do
By Brent Lacy The conversation about AI in ministry tends to assume a certain baseline: reliable broadband, a budget for
AI Workshop for Church Leaders: A One-Hour Curriculum for Your Next Board Meeting
A complete, ready-to-run one-hour AI workshop for church boards and leadership teams. Facilitator guide, discussion questions, decisions framework, and next steps. No tech background required.
Raising Digitally Wise Kids: A Small Church Family Ministry Guide to AI
A theological and practical guide for small churches helping families raise digitally wise kids in the age of AI. Based on 2026 research and grounded in Scripture.
AI and the Teenagers in Your Church: What Church Leaders Need to Know
New research shows 86% of teenagers use AI, with 37% using it for emotional support. What church leaders need to know about the pastoral implications and how to support families navigating this.
How to Talk to Your Kids About AI: A Parent’s Conversation Guide
Age-specific conversation starters and questions for parents talking to their kids about AI. Based on 2026 research showing 86% of kids use AI, including 37% who use it for emotional support.
Youth Ministry AI Guidelines: A Practical Framework for Small Churches
A practical framework for small church youth ministries navigating AI. What to allow, what to address, how to talk about it with students and parents, and how to build a culture of wisdom rather than fear.
Your Kid Is Already Using AI: What Every Parent Needs to Know
New research shows 86% of kids age 9-17 use AI, including 81% of 9-12 year olds. 37% have used AI to discuss their feelings. Here is what parents need to know and what to do about it.
What the Research Says About Teens and AI: A Guide for Youth Workers
New research from Common Sense Media, Pew, RAND, and the Jed Foundation reveals how deeply AI is embedded in teenagers’ lives. Here is what youth workers need to know and do right now.