AI Ethics for Churches: A Practical Guide for Pastors and Church Leaders

Ninety-three percent of pastors have already integrated AI into their ministry. Seventy-three percent of their churches have no policy governing how it is used. This free guide gives small church pastors and leaders a biblical, practical framework for using AI ethically — before the gap between adoption and accountability causes real harm.

What’s Inside

• The current state of AI adoption in churches — with cited research from Barna Group and ChurchTechToday (2025–2026)
• A biblical framework for evaluating any technology
• Where AI helps and where it must not replace human pastoral presence
• The four questions every church needs to answer before using AI
• A starter AI policy framework your church can adopt this week
• Key resources from the ERLC, Lausanne Movement, and AI & Faith researchers

Who This Is For

Pastors, elders, and church leaders in small churches who are already using AI or considering it — and who want to do so with theological integrity and practical wisdom. Completely free.

This resource is completely free.

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