The ChurchWiseAI Blog
Practical guides, ministry insights, and AI tips for modern churches.
The AI That Drove on Mars (And What It Means for the Doctrine of Dominion)
An AI just drove on Mars. Anthropic's Claude planned a 450-meter route for NASA's Perseverance rover — the first AI-planned drive on another planet. The internet moved on in 36 hours. But Genesis 1:28 has something to say about a species that builds tools to explore other worlds.
Your Doctor's New Colleague Doesn't Have a Pulse
Stanford built an AI that predicts disease from one night of sleep. By year-end, 90% of hospitals will use AI diagnostics. Physicians are saving 15-20 hours a week. Luke was a physician before he was a Gospel writer — what would he make of medicine's new colleague?
From Taipei to Buckhead: The Churches That Said Yes to AI
In Taipei, pastors are learning 15 AI tools at a Church AI Bootcamp. In Buckhead, Georgia, a megachurch's "My Faith Assistant" answers spiritual questions at 2 AM. Neither church thinks AI is the future. Both think it's a useful Tuesday. That might be the most theologically mature take of the year.
Bearing False Witness at Scale: Deepfakes, Grok, and the Ninth Commandment
Pilate asked "What is truth?" and walked away. In 2026, the question is no longer philosophical — it's technical. From Grok's deepfake scandal to the DEFIANCE Act to the EU's proposed AI watermark, the Ninth Commandment isn't quaint. It's on fire.
The Philistine Iron Problem: Who Gets to Use the Powerful AI?
There's a strange passage in 1 Samuel about a Philistine iron monopoly: no blacksmiths in Israel meant no weapons and no farm tools. When NVIDIA unveiled trillion-parameter chips and AMD put AI processors in laptops, I thought about who gets access to transformative technology — and who doesn't.
Just the Facts, Ma'am: The AI Fact Sheet Your Church Needs in 2026
What is AI, really? How much energy does it use? Who builds it, who profits, and who gets left behind? A no-spin, all-sources fact sheet organized as The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly — because your church deserves facts, not fear.
Hollywood's AI Prophecy Problem: Why Entertainment Can't Imagine a Tool That's Just... a Tool
Hollywood has spent sixty years telling exactly one story about AI: it will turn evil and kill us. From Companion to Severance, how entertainment shapes public fear — and why the church needs a better narrative about technology.
When the AI Went Rogue on Prime Time: Faith, Fear, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Two of America's biggest TV dramas — The Pitt and 9-1-1 — tackled AI this season, and both chose fear over nuance. What does prime-time anxiety about artificial intelligence reveal about us, and what story should the church be telling instead?
Chariots of Data: When Technology Becomes an Idol
The Egyptian army had chariots. Lots of them. Six hundred of Pharaoh's best, thundering toward freed slaves trapped against the sea. If you're betting on outcomes, you bet on the chariots. You know how the story ends. Every era has its chariots — for us, it's data, algorithms, and AI. The promise is seductive. It's also a very old promise wearing very new clothes.
Made in God's Image, Tracked by Algorithms: AI, Immigration, and Human Dignity
Somewhere in a database, there's a row in a table. It contains a name, biometric data, and a risk score. The row is also someone's daughter. Someone's father. Someone made in the image of God. From Palantir to Frontex to Aadhaar, the machinery of sorting is global — and efficiency has a way of obscuring humanity.
30 Million Downloads: When "Ask Jesus" Apps Replace the Real Thing
Apps like "Bible Chat," "Ask Jesus," and "Text With Jesus" have been downloaded over 30 million times. Thirty million people looking for something. Finding... something. But what exactly are they finding? And what might they be missing?
"You're On Your Own": The Tech-Bro Gospel vs. Biblical Community
In a recent interview, Palantir CEO Alex Karp offered this bit of wisdom: "You are largely on your own. The more you recognize that, the better." It's the kind of statement that sounds profound at a TED conference. It's also profoundly lonely. As Christians, we should recognize it for what it is: a competing gospel.
Power, Pixels, and Providence: A Christian Response to AI in the Age of Palantir
The recent DealBook interview with Palantir CEO Alex Karp offers Christians a window into how the world's most powerful technology leaders think about artificial intelligence, national security, and human values. As believers called to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves," we must thoughtfully engage with these developments—without falling into the traps of either nationalism or naivety.
The Healing Algorithms: How AI is Fulfilling the Mandate to 'Heal the Sick'
While drones change the face of war, deep-learning algorithms are quietly changing the face of mercy. From the "Lazarus Protocol" helping the paralyzed walk to AI discovering new antibiotics, we explore how artificial intelligence is fulfilling the ancient mandate to heal the sick.
The Silicon Deterrent: Did the 'Donbas Algorithm' Just End War or End Humanity?
The world is still reeling from November 28, 2025—a date marking the dividing line between the old world and the new. When an algorithm became the ultimate arbiter of life and death, erasing 18,000 combatants in a single night, we must ask: Has AI ended war, or has it ended our humanity?
The Soul in the Machine: Navigating Faith, Human Uniqueness, and the Rise of AI
When an AI-led church service delivered sermons in Germany, it sparked a profound question: what remains of our distinct spiritual essence when machines can mimic human creativity and offer spiritual counsel?
The Erosion of Trust: AI, Misinformation, and the Sacred Duty of Discernment
When AI generates plausible falsehoods with 81% of responses containing errors, faith communities face a profound challenge: how do we guard truth and discernment in an age of digital deception?
AI and the European Church: Wrestling with Post-Christian Technology
June 2023: 300 people packed St. Paul's Church for an AI-led worship service—"98% from a machine." Jonas Simmerlein's experiment sparked continental conversation. From Vatican ethics frameworks to Orthodox mysticism, Eastern European surveillance memory to British monastic innovation—European Christianity brings 2,000 years of wisdom to 3-year-old technology.
AI and the Asian Church: Ancient Wisdom Meets Cutting-Edge Technology
Christianity in Asia faces AI's most complex intersection—surveillance states tracking believers, Korean missionaries using tech globally, Indian churches navigating Vatican guidance, Japanese Christians as tech minorities. Ancient contemplative wisdom meets bleeding-edge AI research. The result? Perspectives the global Church desperately needs.
AI and the African Church: Ubuntu, Community, and the Digital Future
While Silicon Valley races toward AI superintelligence, African Christianity offers profound wisdom: ubuntu, spiritual sensitivity, and relational foundations. Fr. Dyikuk's challenge—"Africa battles survival while the world does AI"—reveals both infrastructure gaps and unique insights the global Church desperately needs.
A Framework for Faithful AI Engagement: Implementing Technology with Wisdom
Moving from theory to practice—how churches can harness AI's potential while avoiding pitfalls. A comprehensive framework covering principles, governance, testing, training, and evaluation for faithful technology engagement in ministry.
The Dangers We Must Not Ignore: Church Leaders Sound the Alarm on AI
While 91% of church leaders support AI, prophetic voices issue urgent warnings: loss of humanity, algorithmic manipulation, pastoral replacement, and truth crises. Not fear-mongering—wisdom for navigating AI's genuine risks without abandoning its potential.
The Image of God in an Age of Algorithms: Theological Reflections on AI
As AI writes poetry, composes music, and produces sermons, the ancient question "What does it mean to be human?" returns with new urgency. The Church—custodian of imago Dei—must articulate a robust theology of humanity that transcends data and algorithms.
AI Tools for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Church Leaders
From sermon preparation to global evangelism, 61% of church leaders now use AI tools daily or weekly. This isn't about replacing the Holy Spirit—it's about stewarding time wisely to focus on what truly matters: relationships, pastoral care, and pointing people to Jesus.
The AI Awakening: How the Church is Embracing Technology to Reach a Digital Generation
In just two years, Christian leaders' adoption of AI surged from 43% discomfort to 90% support. This quiet revolution—powered by algorithms—is transforming ministry. But with great potential comes profound questions about humanity, theology, and the irreplaceable human element of Gospel work.
Scripture Study: Interactive Bible Study with AI Insights
Most Christians don't have a seminary degree, a library of commentaries, or time to cross-reference 47 passages. Scripture Study changes that—giving you deep Bible study tools instantly.
Church Chatbot: Your 24/7 Ministry Assistant
It's 11 PM on Saturday. Someone Googles "churches near me" and lands on your website with questions. Church Chatbot is there to welcome them—trained on YOUR theology, available 24/7.
ChurchwiseAI's 6 Ministry Tools: Why NOT One Big App?
Most AI platforms try to do everything. ChurchwiseAI took a different approach: 11 specialized apps working together like a ministry team. Here's why that matters for your church.
10 Free AI Tools Every Small Church Should Use in 2026
Discover powerful, free AI tools that can transform your small church ministry without breaking the budget. From sermon prep to social media, these tools level the playing field.
Building the Kingdom with Technology: A Biblical Framework for AI in Ministry
Discover how technology can advance the Kingdom of God when used with biblical wisdom. Explore Scripture-based principles for faithful innovation and practical applications for modern ministry.
How to Write Better Sermons with AI (While Keeping the Holy Spirit Central)
Learn how AI can enhance your sermon preparation without replacing the spiritual discernment and divine inspiration at the heart of preaching. Practical strategies for pastors.
Christian Ethics and AI: A Theological Framework
Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian theology. Understand the ethical implications, biblical perspectives, and practical guidelines for faithful AI adoption in ministry.
AI Bible Study Tools: Enhancement or Replacement?
Explore how AI can deepen your Bible study without replacing spiritual discernment. Learn to use AI tools wisely while maintaining personal connection with Scripture and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
The Small Church AI Budget Guide: Ministry Technology That Won't Break the Bank
Discover how small churches can harness the power of AI without breaking the bank. Learn about free tools, budget-friendly solutions, and strategic implementation approaches that maximize impact while minimizing cost.
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The Digital Ordination Scandal: Why Catholic Answers "Defrocked" Their AI Priest
Catholic Answers launched "Father Justin," an AI priest who claimed ordination and offered absolution. Within days, theological backlash forced them to "defrock" their digital cleric. What went wrong?
The Complete Guide to AI for Churches in 2026
Discover how artificial intelligence can transform your ministry while maintaining theological integrity. Learn about tools, implementation strategies, and best practices for churches of all sizes.
How Churches Are Using AI for Evangelism: 7 Innovative Approaches That Work
From personalized outreach to multilingual ministry, discover how forward-thinking churches are leveraging AI to reach more people with the Gospel while maintaining authentic relationships and theological integrity.
Transform Your Church's Communication with AI
AI voice agents and chatbots built specifically for churches — answer every call, engage every visitor.
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