Hi Reader,

You might find yourself in the same boat as me—thinking a lot about how quickly AI is reshaping our world.

Every week, there’s a new model, a new tool, a new promise to make life easier.

But here’s what’s surprising me most: AI isn’t just changing how people live... it’s revealing what the Church has neglected.

Somewhere along the way, we stopped being the place where people bring their hardest questions—about identity, calling, and purpose:

• First, people turned to Google and blogs.
• Then to Instagram and TikTok.
• And now it's to LLMs and AI-powered chatbots.

That should make us pause. Not in fear, but in reflection. Where do Christians fit into the development of the AI that's reshaping the world?

So today, two resources to help.

Not all AI is created equal...

This thoughtful article from the team at Gloo (written by Nick Skytland & Ali Llewellyn), Not All AI Is Created Equal, explores how every AI system carries the fingerprints of its creators, and why discernment, not fear, must guide how we lead.

It explores:

• The hidden design choices behind every AI model
• Why it matters for your church and your community
• A call to discernment and choosing AI wisely

Read: Not All AI is Created Equal

... and the data confirms it.

The Flourishing AI Benchmark is the first comprehensive evaluation framework of its kind, measuring AI alignment across seven research-backed dimensions.

And guess what?

While leading models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok scored high on dimensions like health and finances, the average was only 35 on faith—a critical deficit.

If you're interested in the benchmark, you can learn more about it here.

So, is AI revealing what we've neglected? Maybe.

But it's also reminding us what we're called to restore. To lead with wisdom when technology and culture fall short.

Cheering for you,