The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson Hot Topics: AI - Episode 428
Dec 24, 2025
Paul Alexander, Executive Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church, and Mika Casey, Executive Director of IT at the same church, dive into the fascinating intersection of AI and ministry. They discuss how AI can streamline tasks like content generation and social media, freeing staff for more personal interactions. Paul highlights that embracing technology helps churches adapt, while Mika shares AI's potential for enhancing pastoral care. Together, they emphasize the importance of authentic human connections in the age of AI, making it clear that this technology should support, not replace, ministry efforts.
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AI Fixed A Wrong Street In A Video
- Sun Valley corrected a pastor's verbal error by running the clip through an AI filter instead of reshooting.
- The edit saved time and was indistinguishable to viewers.
AI Became A Daily Habit For Many
- Many people shifted from Google to chat-based AI for everyday lookups this year.
- The country moved from curiosity to regular AI use several times a week.
Budget And Build Reserves For Disruption
- Prepare your church financially and operationally for potential job-market disruption.
- Build reserves, budget responsibly, and strengthen benevolence processes now.