AI 101 — What it is, what it isn't, and why it matters for ministry
Presenter: Katie Allred
The first in our three-part AI in Churches series. AI is everywhere right now, and many church leaders are somewhere between curious, skeptical, and overwhelmed. This workshop cuts through the hype with a grounded introduction to what AI actually is, what it isn’t, and why it matters for ministry. We’ll explore how these tools work, where they can be useful in day-to-day church life, and what church leaders should understand before putting them to work. This expert-led workshop is led by Katie Allred, an AI and community strategist who built and led online communities of 500,000+ members at companies like Meta and Adobe, and now helps churches and organizations put AI to practical use.