Max7 AI Academy

The Max7 AI Academy is an opportunity to learn the latest about AI tools from global ministry leaders who are using them every day. This Academy aims to be an up-to-the-minute practical learning experience in using AI chatbots, generative art and music, AI video and animation. It also builds on the skills and momentum of the media and animation team behind Max7.org and the Max7 animations seen by tens of millions of people. The Academy draws on decades of pre-AI media development experience.

If you have a passion to serve Jesus, are ready to stretch your God-given human creativity and ready to harness the latest AI technology, then get involved in the very first Max7 AI Academy.

When?

October 19th – November 23rd 2024
This is an online learning and doing experience connecting via Zoom, WhatsApp and YouTube. The sessions will be run primarily in English but we also hope to offer Spanish language groups as well. It is a collaborative learning community, and hope to learn from each other.

Who?

This is for anyone of any age who is wanting to create ministry tools for their church, family, school or organization. Read below on the three ways to be involved and what is required.

How much?

The training given is worth thousands of dollars. We are able to provide it at no cost to those who are willing to participate fully and who will use it to serve Jesus’ Kingdom.

What will you learn?

The training will cover:

Human creativity – we believe that AI requires more human creativity and not less! A big part of this AI Academy is about stretching your creative skills and harnessing creativity in your service of Jesus. As we harness the latest technology, we will take inspiration all the way from Jesus and the Bible.

Human media skills – we will look at storytelling, comedy, animation principles and other media skills that will be invaluable as you use AI tools.

AI Chatbots – simple and advanced methods of creating content. The goal is to help you make a ministry tool to be able to use and share. Curricula and lessons, scripts, training materials, games, etc.

AI Video and Animation – how to create videos using the latest AI video tools. The goal is to be able to make a Bible video or animation, or tell a story that will help in your ministry. How to harness different visual styles, camera moves, visual storytelling techniques, etc.

AI Music – how to create songs and instrumental music for your ministry, for your videos and more.

Who is organizing this?

This AI Academy is being hosted by the leadership teams of GO Play, the Global Children’s Forum, Generous Generations, the sport movement, Families on Mission and Max7.org. These are all global Kingdom-minded movements who love and follow Jesus and believe the Bible is God’s Word for the world.