Hi Reader,
AI is already changing the world. The question is whether you and your church will be ready. Or to put it another way, have you thought about what's at stake?
Pat Gelsinger has spent more than four decades at the forefront of technology. He helped develop USB and Wi-Fi, served as CEO of Intel and VMware, and today he’s helping shape what comes next with AI.
So in today’s podcast episode, I asked him a question I think every church leader needs to wrestle with: What should we be doing now?
Pat and I discussed the possibility of a significant disruption, particularly for white-collar workers. We shared our differing opinions, but his advice to pastors is surprisingly practical.
👉Build more financial margin into your church budget now.
👉Help the people you lead become AI-fluent before their jobs are disrupted.
👉Develop stronger relationships with the business leaders in your church.
👉Start thinking about how your church can become a source of stability and compassion if your community gets hit economically.
We also talk about AI’s impact on mental health, why the church missed its opportunity to shape social media, and why Pat believes we can’t afford to make the same mistake again.
You can’t predict exactly what AI will do.
But you can prepare your church for what’s coming.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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