Dr Todd Korpi, author of AI Goes to Church, unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our time—artificial intelligence—and what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church.Dr Todd Korpi's WebsiteDr Todd Korpi on IVPressBook: AI Goes to ChurchWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:AI and the BibleTheological Ethics PrinciplesChurch Leadership Starting the Conversation on AIABOUT THE GUEST: Todd Korpi (DMiss, Fuller Theological Seminary) is a pastor, missiologist, and church consultant. He is dean of digital ministry programs at Ascent College, assistant professor of Christian Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary, and works in several capacities at OneHope whose mission is to affect destiny by providing God’s Word to all the children and youth of the world. He also serves as the lead researcher of the Digital Mission Consortia, a collaborative research initiative exploring the frontier of digital ministry. Todd is the author of Your Daughters Shall Prophesy and The Life-Giving Spirit as well as his new book, AI Goes to Church.RELATED LINKS:Dr Todd Korpi's WebsiteDr Todd Korpi on IVPressBook: AI Goes to ChurchTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:39 - Introducing Dr Todd Korpi01:32 - AI in the Bible?01:56 - ...AI and technology will challenge how Christians approach the Bible04:49 - ...How vs Why05:52 - ...Knowledge vs Wisdom06:45 - ...Stewardship of Creation08:07 - Human Relationship to AI Bots08:38 - ...human feelings and dynamics10:33 - ...look at our origin story - God created humans in His image16:03 - Theological Ethics Principles16:27 - ...already discussed: image of God, goodness of creation, mission of God16:42 - ...inaugurated eschatological hope18:29 - ...power and kingdom19:17 - ...human connection and culture care20:37 - ...citizenship and loyalty21:24 - ...mysterium tremendum ("holy awe")22:11 - ...shaping of the inner life22:31 - ...the economy of the kingdom22:40 - ...our prophetic responsibility23:15 - Church Leadership Starting the Conversation on AI23:26 - ...start small24:00 - ...do what is appropriate for the congregation24:27 - ...learn to prompt well on ChatGPT24:51 - ...automate the boring bits and protect the good stuff26:19 - ...prioritize the in-person things27:03 - ...regularly assess what is lost, left behind, or missing27:26 - ...operate in transparency and community30:25 - Why write a book on AI?30:47 - ...identity issues32:12 - ...AI having more impact than social media32:25 - ...take the mantle about how the AI and church can protect creation, culture, relationships33:57 - Book: amazon.com | Dr Todd Korpi: toddkorpi.com or @toddkorpiDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com