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Brad Hill is the chief solutions officer at Gloo.

Guest Links:

• Gloo.com

• StateOfTheChurch.com

• State of the church research PDF

In this conversation, Brad Hill, chief solutions officer, discusses the recent State of The Church research from Barna, how AI and technology are currently impacting the church, and the future of church engagement in a digital age.

• 00:00 Introduction to Gloo and Brad's Role

• 02:11 The Importance of Technology in the Church

• 05:21 Understanding the State of the Church

• 08:23 AI and Its Role in Church Leadership

• 11:10 Pastoral Guidance on AI Usage

• 13:58 Underutilization of AI in Church Settings

• 16:59 Innovative AI Tools for Churches

• 20:10 Ethical Considerations in AI Usage

• 23:01 Conclusion and Future of AI in the Church

• 27:36 Understanding the Future of Church and AI

• 29:50 Practical Applications of AI in Ministry

• 33:14 Personal Use of AI Tools

• 36:23 Imagining Jesus and Technology

• 39:27 AI for Everyday Faith

• 42:10 The Ethics of AI in Religion

• 45:21 AI's Role in Pastoral Care

• 47:36 Learning from Business Technology

• 50:57 Balancing Online and Offline Engagement

• 54:32 Excitement for the Future of Technology in Church