Technology

Aaron Treadwell: A new digital archive preserves nearly 175 years of AME Church documents

An ongoing project to complete the archive of The Christian Recorder newspaper and other publications shows the depth and breadth of Black writing since the 19th century, says the historian leading the effort.

Responding to AI concerns is a matter of pastoral care

As with any significant community change, clergy need to support their congregants through the personal, ethical and social implications of AI, writes a pastor who also directs the Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab at Union Theological Seminary.

By Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes Pastor, author and educator

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Sacred work can’t be measured in social media followers

Being truly present, to ourselves and others, can be a struggle when the algorithm pulls away our attention, writes the leader of a nonprofit that focuses on soulful practices.

By Anna Del Castillo Co-founder, Our Own Deep Wells

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Why religious leaders need to understand agentic AI

To ignore or remain silent about the agentic revolution is to forfeit the ability to shape and speak into the moral framework of a world already being reshaped by agentic intelligence, writes a scholar.

By Heidi A. Campbell Professor, Texas A&M University

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Is AI out of control?

One researcher’s survey on technology use in congregations points to how quickly new technology can be adopted, both willingly and not.

By A. Trevor Sutton Pastor and writer

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What the history of bread making teaches us about rest, curiosity and joy

A writer who teaches bread baking as a spiritual practice reflects on human touch, innovation and lessons from Genesis.

By Kendall Vanderslice Author

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Karl Stutzman and Ruth Szpunar: How do religious leaders evaluate information?

A new study examines how clergy find and evaluate the information they need and how they help congregants navigate today’s information landscape.

Religious AI: Seven principles to consider when using GPTs

After studying religious GPTs, a scholar of technology and faith offers guidelines to help pastors who use these tools.

By Heidi A. Campbell Professor, Texas A&M University

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What Zoom has taught us about in-person connection and stewardship of relationships

The expansion of virtual meeting options during the pandemic allowed us to continue our work and personal interactions more safely. Now, we need to rediscover the value of in-person gathering versus online efficiency.

By Victoria Atkinson White Vice President for Grants and Programs, Church Benefits Association

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Can AI help reverse Babel?

A multilingual congregation experiments with AI translation to improve communication in churches where people speak multiple languages, writes their pastor.

By A. Trevor Sutton Pastor and writer

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Five years after the start of the COVID pandemic, here are three ways congregations continue to be affected

The emergence of COVID changed our lives. Professor and researcher Scott Thumma highlights how congregations have changed.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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