Fifth-generation Kansan, United Methodist preacher, husband, and father. Passionate about teaching, preaching, and fostering inclusive communities. I am dedicated to advancing racial reconciliation and helping individuals grow spiritually, and I am excited to serve where God leads.
You know that moment at work when the boss needs someone for an important project? Everyone straightens up, trying to look competent and available. The veterans showcase their experience. The eager ones volunteer before hearing the details. Meanwhile, someone’s in the supply closet, organizing inventory, completely unaware there’s even a meeting. Yet sometimes that’s exactly […]
Wesley’s optimism of grace—the belief that God’s prevenient grace is already at work in every human heart—transforms how we approach evangelism. Rather than conquering hostile territory, we’re joining God’s existing activity in people’s lives. AI tools can help identify where grace is already moving, craft contextual invitations, and create bridges between seeking hearts and transforming […]
Wesley’s insistence that there is “no holiness but social holiness” reminds us that personal salvation cannot be separated from social transformation. Justice ministry isn’t optional for Methodists—it’s essential to our identity. AI tools can amplify justice work by identifying needs, coordinating responses, tracking impact, and connecting local efforts with broader movements. Here’s how to leverage […]
Many of us have experienced that moment when someone calls our name three times before we finally hear them. Maybe you were absorbed in your phone, lost in thought about work, or—let’s be honest—pretending to be asleep while your spouse asked about taking out the trash. Think about those times in a crowded restaurant when […]
Small membership churches—those under 100 in average attendance—comprise the majority of Methodist congregations. These churches face unique challenges: limited budgets, volunteer shortages, bivocational pastors, and aging demographics. Yet they also possess unique strengths: deep relationships, community knowledge, and agility. AI tools, properly scaled and implemented, can multiply small church impact without requiring large investments or […]
Ministry doesn’t pause between Sundays. The weekly rhythm of pastoral work—administration, communication, visitation, preparation, and coordination—can either energize or exhaust. AI tools, thoughtfully integrated into weekly workflows, can reduce administrative burden while enhancing ministry effectiveness. Here’s a practical guide to using AI throughout your ministry week, creating sustainable rhythms that serve both congregation and pastor. […]
Next month, we’ll experience the annual ritual of “falling back.” Daylight Saving Time ends, and many of us will wake up feeling like we’ve been gifted an extra hour. Some of you may already be planning how to spend this bonus time—extra sleep, catching up on projects, maybe just enjoying a longer Sunday morning coffee. […]
Wesley identified the means of grace as channels through which God conveys preventing, justifying, and sanctifying grace to believers. These ordinary practices—prayer, Scripture study, communion, fasting, and Christian conferencing—become extraordinary when met with faith. As ministry increasingly includes digital dimensions, we must thoughtfully consider how technology can facilitate access to these means of grace while […]
The class meeting—Wesley’s genius innovation for spiritual formation—remains one of Methodism’s greatest gifts to Christian discipleship. These small groups of twelve people meeting weekly for mutual accountability transformed individual believers into a movement that changed the world. Today, AI and digital tools can enhance this proven model while preserving its essential relational character. Here’s how […]
Have you ever missed an important phone call because you didn’t recognize the number? You let it go to voicemail, only to discover later it was exactly the opportunity you’d been hoping for. We live surrounded by notifications, yet often miss the most important messages – especially when God is calling. Here’s what I’ve learned […]
Deep engagement with Scripture remains the foundation of Wesleyan ministry. AI tools can enhance biblical study by providing linguistic insights, historical context, and interpretive perspectives that might take hours to research manually. However, these tools supplement rather than replace the Spirit-guided work of interpretation. Here’s how to use AI effectively for biblical study while maintaining […]
Monday morning arrives with the familiar question: what will I preach next Sunday? For many pastors, sermon preparation consumes 10-20 hours weekly—time that could also serve pastoral care, administration, and family. AI doesn’t replace the spiritual work of sermon preparation, but it can streamline the mechanical aspects, freeing you for deeper engagement with Scripture and […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 