The Pastor & AI

About this book

Your calling hasn’t changed. Your tools can.

Sunday keeps coming. Your congregation needs your care, and the work of leading a church rarely slows down. Could artificial intelligence help you prepare more effectively and make room for the ministry only you can do?

The Pastor & AI brings together two practical books for pastors who want to explore new technology while staying true to their faith. Through the story of Pastor Bob Brown, a reluctant pastor navigating a changing world, Iann Schonken explores how AI can support ministry without taking the place of prayer, biblical study, or personal conviction.

TWO BOOKS. ONE CALLING.

PREACHING FROM A DIGITAL PULPIT
Using AI to Prepare Better Sermons Without Losing Your Voice, Convictions, or Calling

Follow Bob as he moves from hesitation to practical experimentation. Discover ways to organize research and develop sermon outlines. Explore fresh approaches to illustrations and connected sermon series while keeping your own voice at the heart of the message.

BEYOND THE PULPIT
Using AI to Lead, Organize, Engage, and Grow a Future-Ready Church

Take the next step into the everyday work of pastoral leadership. Explore how digital tools can ease administrative demands and strengthen communication. Consider new ways to develop leaders and engage your congregation, with thoughtful attention to ethics and responsible use.

Throughout this collection, you’ll encounter familiar ministry pressures and practical possibilities. Bob’s journey gives you room to ask honest questions, examine your concerns, and consider what could work in your own church. You don’t need to be a technology expert to begin.

Whether you’re curious about AI or still wondering if it belongs in ministry, this collection offers an approachable place to start. Learn to evaluate its possibilities with discernment and use it with purpose. Keep your calling at the center as you prepare for what comes next.

Prepare with clarity. Lead with confidence. Stay true to your calling.