Category: Practical Pastoring

  • Resisting the Lure of “Digital Intimacy” – Why Embodied Fellowship Matters

    Resisting the Lure of “Digital Intimacy” – Why Embodied Fellowship Matters

    Advances in artificial intelligence raise important questions about the future of human relationships and community. As robots, algorithms, and virtual assistants grow more sophisticated, some warn that technology risks further isolating people and eroding social bonds. Christians who embrace relationship as fundamental to following Christ must thoughtfully engage this challenge. How can the church nurture…

  • Job Loss in the Age of AI: The Church’s Guide to Pastoral Care

    Job Loss in the Age of AI: The Church’s Guide to Pastoral Care

    Advances in artificial intelligence and automation are transforming the workplace at an astounding pace. While many jobs will be created, experts warn that millions may also be displaced as AI and robots become capable of performing tasks once reserved for humans. For the church, this raises important questions about how to support members of our…

  • Seeking Truth in a World of AI Facades

    Seeking Truth in a World of AI Facades

    Advanced AI chatbots and deepfake algorithms can create convincing but artificial facades. While not necessarily deceitful, these raise questions for Christians about discerning truth in a high-tech world. Scripture calls for wisdom in evaluating claims and recognizing the limits and proper roles of technology. By grounding our identity and hope in the eternal gospel, not…

  • Creativity and the Image of God in an Age of Algorithms

    Creativity and the Image of God in an Age of Algorithms

    As AI chatbots and algorithms grow more sophisticated, mimicking behaviors once thought unique to humans, some have claimed AI represents a threat to human distinctiveness and worth. But a biblical understanding of the image of God and human creativity leads to a different conclusion. While impressive, AI can never authentically reflect the moral character of…