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 […]
Knowing how to communicate with AI—what technologists call “prompt engineering”—is becoming an essential ministry skill. Just as learning to use email or social media expanded our ministry reach, mastering AI prompting multiplies our effectiveness. The good news is that this isn’t about complex programming but about clear communication, something pastors already excel at. Think of […]
Wesley’s doctrine of Christian perfection—understood not as sinless perfection but as being perfected in love—provides the ultimate standard for evaluating any ministry tool or method. When it comes to artificial intelligence, this distinctive Wesleyan teaching offers both a goal and a measurement: does this technology help people grow in perfect love for God and neighbor? […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 