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The episode discusses the role of artificial intelligence in church planting and how pastors can effectively use new tools.

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Pete Mitchell is joined by Ed Stetzer and Corey Alderin for a conversation on artificial intelligence, church planting, and how pastors can use new tools without losing what matters most. Ed shares why AI can help smaller churches and church planters multiply their message, especially when they do not have the same staff, budget, or media team as larger churches. Corey, founder and CEO of Sermon Shots, explains how AI can help churches repurpose sermon content for social media while still keeping humans in the loop. Together, they talk about the opportunities and dangers of AI in ministry, why content creation requires wisdom and caution, and how church leaders can think carefully about what should and should not be handed over to technology. The conversation also explores how AI may level the playing field for smaller churches, how it can help leaders work more effectively, and why the church has a unique opportunity to lead the conversation on what it means to be human in an increasingly technological age. If you are a church planter, pastor, or ministry leader trying to understand how AI fits into the future of ministry, this…

People in this episode

Host: Pete Mitchell

Guests: Ed Stetzer, Corey Alderin

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• church planting
• ministry tools
• content creation
• smaller churches
• technology in church

Keywords

• AI
• church planting
• ministry
• content creation
• social media
• technology
• smaller churches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sermon Shots, NewBreed Training

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