TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

• Think Media: AI just changed how YouTube works.

• Anthropic: Super-charge Chrome with Claude Chrome Extension.

• Church Tech Today: Why your church needs an AI policy ASAP.

• Church Production: Worship audio fundamentals still matter.

AI Just Changed How YouTube Works

Think Media shares "YouTube Has Changed in 2026 (AI, SEO, and The New Rules" (28-minute watch), outlining updated strategies to rank videos as AI fundamentally changes search discovery. Sean Cannell breaks down why "viewer satisfaction" has replaced old keyword hacks, detailing actionable tactics like leveraging YouTube autocomplete for research, using tools like VidIQ to find "outlier" topics, and optimizing video structure with chapters for AI indexing. The episode is a vital resource for creators wanting to build long-term channel authority by understanding the new E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trust) framework.

Super-charge Chrome with Claude Chrome Extension

Anthropic shares “Claude works in your browser” (5-minute read), introducing an AI Chrome extension (in beta for paid subscribers) that brings Claude directly into your workflow. The tool enables you to “ask questions, analyze data, automate tasks, and navigate sites in Chrome,” boosting productivity, research, and knowledge work with contextual AI assistance inside the browser. This is a GAME CHANGER! If you’re not convinced, watch this 2-minute video: “Let Claude handle work in your browser”. Finally, beware that with great power comes great responsibility.

Church AI Policy Assistance

Church Tech Today shares “Why Your Church Needs an AI Policy Before Your Next Staff Meeting” (6-minute read), highlighting the urgent need for churches to establish mission-aligned AI guidelines. With AI tools already shaping ministry decisions, clear policies prevent ethical drift, protect congregational data, ensure theological fidelity, and reduce legal risk. The article ends with a call to action to purchase their $79 “AI Policies Made Simple Masterclass“.

Worship Audio Fundamentals Still Matter

Church Production shares “Gentlemen, This Is a Microphone: Returning to the Fundamentals of Worship Production” (6-minute read), a call to refocus on core practices in worship tech rather than chasing the latest tools or plugins. The article argues that strong services depend on basics—proper instrument setup (like tuned drums), intentional arrangement, disciplined vocal technique, and solid audio fundamentals—so that technology serves ministry instead of masking underlying issues.

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