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our AI Moment

We are living in a disruptive time of significant technological advance and societal change. What should our response be as Christians, professionals, parents, friends and citizens. The articles, events and resources below will help you navigate that question. 

Articles to read

Obedience in this AI Moment

Obedience in this AI Moment

Obedience in this AI Moment

This unique moment in history will require 4 postures of every leader. Explore them in this article.

This unique moment in history will require 4 postures of every leader. Explore them in this article.

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The Sweetness Test

Obedience in this AI Moment

Obedience in this AI Moment

Once we are positioned to respond to God, there are two discussions we need to be having with family, friends and coworkers about AI. Explore them in this article. 

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A Courageous Response

Obedience in this AI Moment

Progress and Innovation

My thoughts turn to a God-follower who was faced with an unrivaled and unpredictable power. Daniel was brought to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzer after the defeat of Judah and the beginning of the exile. His life is one of the most instructive corollaries to what we are going through today that I have found. 

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Progress and Innovation

Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

Progress and Innovation

There are times when change is a slow and the world has time to think. Other times, like the one we are living in now, bring frantic change that moves at a dizzying pace. In these days, words like progress and innovation are part of everyone's lexicon. 

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Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

I don't know about you, but I'm done listening to the phrase, "Garbage in, garbage out," in discussions about artificial intelligence (AI). It comes up all the time. Why? Simple, the promise of AI is completely tied to the quality and quantity of your data. And we have to be honest with ourselves. In the nonprofit world we have some significant data challenges.

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Exploring AI and Faith with Your Church

Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

Is Your Data a Barrier or an Advantage?

There isn't a person in your church that doesn't need to spend some time thinking about the ways that their faith will influence how they use AI. But most people in our churches don't get that opportunity. Explore the event we did, download the materials, schedule and listen to the audio.

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The Way We Do Discipleship Matters, Especially with AI

5 Insights for Nonprofits from the Autonomous Innovation Conference

The Way We Do Discipleship Matters, Especially with AI

The way we do discipleship matters to God. As we look into a future where AI tools will provide support to our discipleship efforts, understanding the way of Jesus will help us to implement these new tools that align with God’s ways rather than the ways the world would suggest.

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Where Trees and Tools Meet

5 Insights for Nonprofits from the Autonomous Innovation Conference

The Way We Do Discipleship Matters, Especially with AI

I  live in an ancient woods. You wouldn't know it if you visited me today. Southern Wisconsin is now mostly farms and towns, but remnants of those great woods remain at the edges of progress. 

And on these edges you get a front seat at watching how trees coexist with technology. Like the picture above that I took on my walk this morning, there are thousands of instances of where trees and tools meet. 

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5 Insights for Nonprofits from the Autonomous Innovation Conference

5 Insights for Nonprofits from the Autonomous Innovation Conference

5 Insights for Nonprofits from the Autonomous Innovation Conference

I recently attended the BOI (Board of Innovation) Autonomous Innovation Conference. It was a rich and insightful look into how AI is transforming the innovation landscape and providing new tools and approaches to disciplined innovation. Take some time to read my 5 insights for nonprofit leaders. 

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Music to Encourage and Challenge You

As you wrestle with the impact of this AI Moment, use this Spotify Playlist to center your thinking on what obedience to God looks like in this moment. 

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Events

Responding as Media Ministries

AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

Recently Jon Hirst spoke at the Digital Media Conference, a pre-event to the National Religious Broadcasters, about Obedience in this AI Moment. View the slides here. 

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AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

Join Ted Esler, Jon Hirst, and Mark Tabladillo for a discussion on the ways that artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT affect the global Great Commission. There are dangers, challenges, and opportunities to uncover in this fast changing technology.

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Unconventional Ministry Podcast

AI and Its Impact on Global Mission

Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

If you only have 15 minutes, this podcast interview will give you a summary of AI and its impact on ministry.

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Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

Artificial Intelligence has already dramatically begun disrupting the publishing industry. Just like when the Internet was introduced, publishers can thrive even in the midst of significant disruption by understanding the challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities that a major technological shift brings. Come hear from experts who can speak to what is already happening, what is coming and receive encouragement from others who are walking the same path of exploration and innovation. 

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Adapting to Artificial Intelligence

Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

Adapting to Artificial Intelligence

Jon Hirst sits down with the founder of Best Christian Workplaces to talk about building a culture of innovation and helping a workforce adapt to AI.

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Helping a Church Respond to AI

Thriving as a Publisher and Author in an AI assisted World

Adapting to Artificial Intelligence

Jon Hirst sits down with Kenny Jahng from Exponential AI Next to talk about how churches can respond to the advances in AI technology. Everything from adoption as a church to training and education for congregations.

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The Impacts of AI On Mission Information and Research

The Impacts of AI On Mission Information and Research

The Impacts of AI On Mission Information and Research

Jon Hirst shares with the Community of Mission Information Workers Virtual Summit about the ways AI will change the work of a global information worker and researcher and how to utilize AI well. 

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AI Revolutionizing Global Health: Impacts on FBO's

The Impacts of AI On Mission Information and Research

The Impacts of AI On Mission Information and Research

Doug Fountain, President of CCIH, leads a panel discussion on the impact of AI on health care outreach globally. 

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