Five Common AI Questions Pastors Are Afraid to Ask with Kenny Jahng

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Kenny Jahng, founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com, confronts the five most common—and often unspoken—questions pastors have about artificial intelligence in ministry. He shares practical first steps for engaging with AI, explains why every church needs an AI policy, and offers biblical framing for approaching technology from the pulpit. Church leaders will walk away with actionable tips, encouragement for honest conversations, and resources to help their teams discern wise use of AI tools. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to begin using AI in ministry by tackling a real, low-stakes problem this week Why immediate, simple AI policies matter for churches already using these tools What lines leaders should draw when using AI for sermon preparation to maintain integrity Ways to biblically address AI from the pulpit and build your congregation’s digital discernment Which tasks are appropriate (and which are risky) for church staff to automate with AI The importance of regular dialogue and shared frameworks among staff and volunteers Where to find structured resources and courses tailored for ministry leaders engaging with AI Key Quotes: “Taking the first steps is going to help you figure out what the next steps are going to be.” — Kenny Jahng “Transparency builds trust every single time in every single direction.” — Kenny Jahng “You can use AI in the front end, but you yourself have to show up on the back end.” — Kenny Jahng “AI is a tool built by people who bear the image of a creative God.” — Kenny Jahng “The mission is about serving others. That is something that you need to keep central.” — Kenny Jahng Links & Resources Mentioned: https://aiforchurchleaders.com https://chatgpt4churchs.com https://aipolicysimplesimple.com https://www.FrontDoor.church State of AI in the Church national survey report About the Church Tech Today Podcast: The Church Tech Today Podcast helps pastors, church staff, and ministry leaders navigate the intersection of faith and technology with confidence. Hosted by Kenny Jahng and brought to you by www.FrontDoor.church.