The questions I keep hearing from pastors have shifted over the past year. A year ago it was mostly tool questions. Which AI should I use for sermon prep? Can it help with the bulletin? Is it okay to use it for writing? Now the questions are different. A pastor wants to know how to […] Source by ChurchTechToday.com | Resources for today’s church pastor and church tech teams Read More
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