AI and Pastoral Ministry — How Is Technology Changing Church Leadership?

Executive summary

AI adoption in pastoral ministry has exploded: **91% of church leaders now support AI use** and **61% of pastors use it weekly or daily** — an 80% increase from 2024 to 2025. Primary uses include sermon preparation (64% of sermon-writing pastors use AI), administrative efficiency, and real-time translation (one multisite church reached 36 languages within two months). But a critical governance gap exists: only **6% of churches have formal AI policies** despite 91% adoption. The tension between "...