Frequently Asked Questions

We do have an ongoing AI learning community you will be invited to join if you would like to stay connected after the Academy.

We seek to explain different types of AI tools and then how they might be used, simply as another tool, to help with different tasks. “Ministry” itself, making disciples, following Jesus, is 100% a human-to-human and human-to-God relationship.

AI is simply a tool that helps with certain tasks. AI might enable you to do some things that free up time for humans to do more ministry. Or create resources and tools that might be used in a ministry setting. We see AI in this light and will explain more in the Academy.

The invention of the printing press 575 years ago was an incredible technological innovation of its time. It opened up the ability to share the Bible in many languages and spread education. It also opened the ability to spread evil and dangerous content.

AI has the potential to do great things and will also be used for great evil. The Academy is aiming to help us understand it better so that we wise, more alert and more understanding about how to use it well.

It will be difficult to understand everything if you don’t speak English, though we do have speakers in other languages who may be willing to assist.

We will be sending out things to look at when the Academy begins. There will be lots of wonderful resources to watch and read. Please also pray and also think about something you might like to try and make that would serve your ministry.

Yes all Zoom calls are recorded and will be shared.

We will be sharing lots of helpful information using free AI tools that you can access on a simple smartphone or a computer. So you can participate without spending any money. We will also be sharing ideas for tools that do cost money. Though it is entirely optional if you want to learn about these.

If you get an email from us, then you are registered! Some people made mistakes in their email address in the Google Form, so if you know someone who didn’t get an email, please get them to redo the Google Form or contact us.

Yes, we will be able to help people who have never even looked at AI to get started. You will only need a basic knowledge of how to open a website and the ability to login to an AI app (which is free).

This is not an academically recognized course. It is however a very practical ministry training course led by ministry practitioners. We will be able to give you a Certificate of Participation at the end if you fill in a questionnaire.