AI is shaping ministry faster than we think. Learn how to understand it, use it responsibly, and lead your congregation wisely in an age of intelligent technology.
Artificial intelligence is here. It’s changing the way we live – and the way we lead. Our team helps church leaders understand what artificial intelligence means for ministry, congregational life, and faithful leadership in a digital age. Combining theological insight with practical demonstrations, this event offers tools you can use immediately and guidance you can trust.
Learn how to engage AI wisely, communicate authentically, and guide your congregation through this technological shift.
Information Technology Lead Director
Clif has served on staff at Resurrection for over two decades. With a background in computer engineering and decades of theological study alongside a family of pastors, he brings a rare combination of technical expertise and theological depth to questions of artificial intelligence and the church. He also writes and teaches on epistemology, hermeneutics, and AI.
Marketing and Digital Media Director
Matt is responsible for Resurrection’s extensive web presence. Prior to Resurrection, Matt was a baseball coach and entrepreneur. He founded and operated multiple successful businesses in the youth baseball industry. He and his wife, Kristin, are the proud parents of Brayden, Ella and Connor.
ShareChurch Marketing & Communications Specialist
Megan is a skilled communicator and creative leader who manages marketing and communications for ShareChurch. From brainstorming and copywriting to overseeing social media and digital presence, she manages how the ministry connects with its audience. A lifelong learner, Megan is excited to share what she has learned about navigating AI in a ministry context. When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading, music, and spending time with her husband, Jacob, and their two children.
IT Infrastructure Team Director
CIO of Saint Paul School of Theology
Mike brings over 25 years of leadership at the intersection of faith and technology innovation. His current work is advancing the responsible adoption of AI in both higher education and church contexts, including the development of practical implementation strategies that honor the unique mission of faith-based organizations.
Clif Guy
Where is AI heading, and what does it mean for the church? This session provides a theological and ethical framework for understanding AI’s implications for ministry, pastoral care, and what it means to be human.
Matt Williams & Megan Cullum
A critical first step for any church leader who wants to use AI effectively (or improve how they’re already using it). Learn how project knowledge works, best practices for teaching AI your context, and prompt engineering 101 – including how to chat with AI to refine and improve results.
Mike Hannah
Discover what’s possible and what’s coming. This demo-driven session showcases AI’s latest capabilities while addressing the spiritual and mental health concerns that come with increasingly human-like technology.
Matt Williams & Megan Cullum
See it in action. This session brings together theological grounding and technical foundations with specific, replicable applications including repurposing long-form content (sermon to email to social media) and using AI as a brainstorming partner for ministry planning.
The entirety of the training content will be available for replay by participants for 6 months after the live event ends. With this extended access there is no need to cancel your registration if you find you are unable to participate on the day of the live event. However, if your circumstances change and you no longer wish to have access to the training content, cancellations for a full refund are accepted through February 20. We are unable to offer a refund after February 20, 2026.
Yes. Each registration purchased is intended for one participant. This is on the honor system. We trust if your team intends to watch the conference together that you will purchase a registration for each participant. Each participant needs their own registration with a unique email address to access the virtual platform and for access to the replay of the training sessions. You will have the opportunity to register multiple participants on one form during registration.
If you have a larger group, you can purchase a Host Site registration for up to 10 people. See details above.
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted for this event. Should you need to make other payment arrangements, contact us at sharechurchconferences@cor.org.
Yes, Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be available for full participation. The downloadable certificates are issued by Resurrection, A United Methodist Church, and are accepted for United Methodist clergy and full-time local pastors.
A link to the online event will be emailed to all registered participants a few days prior to the online training session. The platform is simple to access and navigate, and we will provide easy to follow instructions. We do recommend that you check out the platform a day or two prior to the start of the event to get oriented. You do not need to download any special software.
Yes. You will have access to the recording of the event for 6 months through the online platform. You’ll use the same instructions you use to access the live event.
The time zone for this event is Central Standard Time: Thursday, March 5, 10:00am – 3:00pm CST (begins 11:00am Eastern/9:00am Mountain/8:00am Pacific).
Yes! This event is designed to strengthen churches through effective ministry leadership. Such an important event comes with exposure and recognition for the sponsors who have helped make it happen. Our sponsor registration site provides a detailed description of the benefits and allows you to sign on immediately. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first served basis, and the sponsorship fee is payable by credit card or check, for your convenience.
AI in the Church is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Click the logos to learn more about each sponsor.
