Perhaps the greatest gift AI can offer to the church is to bring us back to the very foundation of our faith: when all external technologies and packaging are stripped away, could what remains be a heart that earnestly looks to the Lord alone?

A professor shared with approximately 70 pastors and colleagues in Guangzhou how to leverage AI to enhance church ministries.

After a Sunday service, a couple asked me to help them download a Bible app and a hymn app on their phones, but during the process, the couple argued several times. The wife firmly opposed her husband downloading the apps, believing it to be a waste of time and unnecessary, as they already had physical Bibles and hymn books. The husband, however, felt that having the apps on his phone would make it more convenient to read and listen to the scriptures anytime.

Postmodern young people place greater value on the spiritual character of pastors and leaders. They want to see if you live out the fairness, justice, sincerity, and mercy you preach in the gospel.

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.

A millennial pastor firmly believes that AI can never replace a pastor’s personal sermon preparation. “A true sermon is the outpouring of the anointing 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."

For Christians, prayer is like spiritual breathing, making it essential to understand and practice it correctly. A seasoned Chinese elder highlights three "ridiculous" prayers as a reminder of how believers should pray properly.

Nezha is a significant figure in ancient Chinese mythology and religious traditions, appearing in popular TV series such as Journey to the West and Investiture of the Gods. In real life, Nezha is also revered as a protective deity, enshrined not only in temples and Taoist shrines but even in dedicated Nezha temples in some regions.

“Does the church care about workers? On a personal level, I think many leaders and pastors care deeply. However, the care and support system for workers is incomplete or poorly implemented," said Joshua, a full-time church workers who just earns an average monthly salary of around RMB 3,000.

Sister Li, leader of a rural church in a mountainous area, reflects on 2024's challenges and achievements while sharing plans for 2025, including faith education innovations, youth engagement, mutual aid, and contributions to rural development.