Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Is the Church Ready for the AI Era?

Heretical organizations leverage AI technology to create hymns, images, and digital figures, using online media to attract followers. In contrast, registered churches in China have a limited digital presence.

'When Church Meets AI' – Navigating the Technological Tide

Rev. Kin-Leung Lau and Prof. Shui-Man Kwan discussed AI's potential to enhance church ministry, from administrative tasks to sermon preparation, while also addressing philosophical questions about AI consciousness and the ethical implications of its use, urging a balanced approach of proactive exploration and critical discernment.

Lingering Before the Sacred Hall: The Growing Distance Between Young People and the Church?

On Sunday morning, the sun shines through the curtains on the bed, and the screen of the phone is constantly presenting social media notifications. For many young people, this is a normal weekend. They can choose to sleep in, watch videos, meet friends, or participate in an online game. For the church, however, it is a quiet morning. There are now only a few people on the once-crowded benches. What is driving young people away from the church?

Pastor: Strengthening Believers' Spiritual Growth Must Be Church's Top Priority

When discussing church development, grassroots churches might consider constructing church buildings and training staff, while urban churches tend to mention institutional development. While these aspects are indeed parts of church development, an equally crucial component is the spiritual growth of congregants, which should be regarded as the highest priority in church development.

Millennial Pastor: AI Can’t Replace Pastors in Sermon Preparation

A millennial pastor firmly believes that AI can never replace a pastor’s personal sermon preparation. “A true sermon is the outpouring of the anointment by the Holy Spirit in the prayer, carrying life and appeals. No matter how perfect the AI-generated sermon is, it cannot reflect how perfect God is and fails to build the lives of the congregation up."
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