A "digital missionary" who has long been creating Christian content was initially highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI). However, an experience using AI to create images changed his opinion of it, and he began to reconsider its potential. Gradually, he started applying AI in church ministry and was later invited to share practical AI applications in different cities.

On December 31, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary hosted a special lecture titled "Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Teaching and Research and Its Ethical Boundaries."

With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable part of daily life. Many believers are also using AI in their work, personal life, and recreation. How do they view AI in this new era? Three Christians from different backgrounds shared about their faith practices involving AI.

Catholic leaders and AI experts convened at the Pontifical Gregorian University to discuss the theological applications, challenges, and pedagogical potential of Magisterium AI in an evolving technological landscape.

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?

Yancheng City CC&TSPM recently conducted a specialized training course focused on "Internet Religious Information Services and AI Application."

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.

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.

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."

Heilongjiang Theological Seminary held a symposium to explore and assess the challenges that artificial intelligence presents to theological education.