TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• CBS News Colorado: Colorado church uses AI to multiply content.

• Church Tech Today: 7 AI issues church leaders aren't discussing.

• Kenny Jahng: Must-have church email and texting sequences.

• Wired: AI deepfakes impersonating pastors.

Colorado Church Uses AI to Multiply Content

CBS News Colorado shares “Colorado church using artificial intelligence to connect with congregation“ (3-minute read / 3-minute watch), profiling One City Church in Littleton and their use of Gloo's AI platform. Co-Pastor Jessie Davis explains how uploading sermon transcripts generates Bible studies, kids' ministry content, and automated social media posts—freeing staff to focus on in-person ministry. Gloo, the Boulder-based platform serving over 140,000 churches, went public in late 2025 and is working to ensure AI use aligns with faith values and appropriate guardrails.

7 AI Issues Church Leaders Aren't Discussing

Church Tech Today shares "7 Issues No One Is Talking About With Kenny Jahng" (13-minute watch / 5-minute read), exploring seven critical threads about AI's impact on ministry that many church leaders haven't considered. Kenny Jahng unpacks how AI is silently shaping identity formation, altering spiritual rhythms through instant-answer expectations, and becoming people's first conversation partner before they ever reach a pastor. The episode also addresses how AI influences emotional tone, creates new types of digital attachment, shifts expectations for teaching, and redefines trust and credibility norms—challenges that will reshape pastoral care in the years ahead.

Must-Have Church Email and Texting Sequences

ICYMI Kenny Jahng shares "8 Must-Have Church Emails" (3-minute read), and “5 Must-Have Church Texting Sequences“ (3-minute read), Instagram infographics providing ideas and guidelines for communications ranging from guest follow-up and re-engagement emails to event reminder and event cancellation text messages.

AI Deepfakes Impersonating Pastors

Wired shares “AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations” (6-minute read), examining how scammers are using AI-generated voice and video to impersonate pastors and solicit urgent donations from church members. The piece highlights real incidents and urges churches to establish clear giving policies, member education, and verification norms before AI-powered fraud becomes more widespread.

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