Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Embrace the Future: Reimagining Faith in an AI-Driven World

Rethink what ministry can look like in our increasingly digital world with the “Real Faith in an AI World: Rethinking Digital Ministry” Learning Community. This four-week course, starting on October 14, 2024, will equip you with the tools and strategies to integrate AI and digital tools into your ministry, ensuring authentic faith formation and community building in a tech-driven world.

As the landscape of faith undergoes a rapid transformation, ministry leaders are called to navigate a crossroads where tradition meets innovation. The “Real Faith in an AI World: Rethinking Digital Ministry” Learning Community is an opportunity to bridge this gap, offering four weeks of immersive learning starting on October 14, 2024.

In this course, you’ll explore how artificial intelligence and digital tools can enhance, rather than replace, authentic faith formation and community building. From engaging Bible studies powered by AI to virtual reality that connects congregants across the globe, the possibilities for ministry in a tech-driven world are expansive. But with these possibilities come challenges—how do we maintain meaningful connections in a rapidly evolving digital space?

Led by Ryan Panzer, author of Grace and Gigabytes and The Holy and the Hybrid, this course will guide you through the history of digital ministry, explore various ministry models, and provide practical strategies for thriving in a tech-shaped culture. Whether you are an ordained leader, a volunteer, or someone in between, this course is designed for anyone grappling with the challenges and opportunities of digital ministry today.

Each week, participants will engage in asynchronous learning activities, join live workshops on Mondays at noon Central, and implement their learning in their ministry contexts. With 12 months of access to on-demand content, this course offers both flexibility and depth, allowing you to step confidently into the future of digital ministry.

Ready to join the journey? Enroll now and start rethinking what ministry can look like in our increasingly digital world. The cost is $99, with scholarship opportunities available. Don’t miss this chance to engage with a supportive community as you explore how to faithfully navigate the intersection of technology and faith.