It’s strange to think that artificial intelligence as we now know it has been available to the public for less than three years. ChatGPT, the most famous of large language models (LLMs)—programs that can function as chatbots, create content, and perform administrative tasks based on conversational instructions from users—launched in late 2022. Since then, LLMs have rapidly progressed in their capabilities and are increasingly integrated into our digital lives.

But should they be integrated into our spiritual lives? Should pastors use LLMs to write sermons or reformat sermon content into small-group study guides? Should church websites have chatbots on hand to answer visitors’ questions around the clock? Is there a role for AI in discipleship and catechesis? (READ MORE)…