More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors leave sermons to Holy Spirit: Study

AI Usage in Churches Increases 80% for Specific Tasks, Excluding Sermons

More churches across the United States are embracing Artificial Intelligence as a tool to support their ministries, though pastors remain cautious about using it to craft their sermons, according to the latest data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report. The report, produced by Pushpay—an organization that provides payments and engagement solutions for faith-based and nonprofit sectors—was compiled in partnership with Engiven and Checkr.

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More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors leave sermons to Holy Spirit: Study

More churches across the U.S. are embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence in their ministries, but pastors have stopped short of using the technology to prepare their sermons, data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report shows. #AI #Pushpay #Churches