Rostered Ministers Gathering
AI and Ministry: Doing Human Better in an Algorithmic Age
The Rev. Nathan Swenson-Reinhold
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we live, work and connect. For rostered ministers, AI often provokes a mix of curiosity, ambiguity and moral objection. But what if we shifted the conversation from anxiety to empowerment?
This pragmatic, one-hour workshop will help you navigate the integration of AI into your ministry with ethical clarity and theological grounding. We will unpack the ELCA’s recent guidance on AI, tackle real concerns around authenticity and energy consumption, and explore the crucial difference between passive AI consumption and intentional AI partnership.
Participants will learn the CREATE framework (character, request, examples, adjustment, type, extras) for effective prompting and discover how AI can be used as a mirror to refine, rather than replace, your own ministry voice. You will leave with actionable tools — including a free congregational AI policy template you can adapt for your context — and an invitation to join a comprehensive cohort for those ready to master AI for ministry.