AI Survey

The Church of God of Prophecy is exploring how our leaders and members are thinking about and engaging with artificial intelligence (AI), especially as it relates to ministry. This survey seeks to understand your level of familiarity, comfort, concerns, and hopes regarding AI in both everyday life and church contexts.

Your responses will help our leaders discern wise, faithful, and practical ways to approach AI in preaching, teaching, discipleship, administration, and outreach. Results will be shared during a special Pastor’s Leadership Session on Thursday of the 103rd International Assembly (open to all attendees).

Participation is voluntary, and your answers will be kept confidential and reported only in summary form. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective and help guide our collective discernment.
Which best describes your primary role in our church?
In which age range do you fall?
In which area do you live?
How often do you personally use digital tools (computer, smartphone, apps, internet) in a typical week?

QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS, LAY LEADERS and ADMINISTRATIVE BISHOPS

The questions on this page are intended for PASTORS, LAY LEADERS, and NATIONAL/REGIONAL/STATE BISHOPS. If you are not serving in one of these roles, please move on to the NEXT PAGE.
In the last 12 months, have you used AI as part of your ministry or church responsibilities?
If yes, in what ministry areas have you used AI? (Select all that apply)
How has AI affected your ministry workload overall?

Rows	1 = Strongly disagree	2 = Disagree	3 = Neutral/Unsure	4 = Agree	5 = Strongly agree.
I believe AI has the potential to improve people’s everyday lives.
I am concerned that AI could be harmful to society.
I am concerned that AI could be harmful to the church.
I feel curious and interested in learning more about AI.
I feel uneasy or anxious when I think about AI.
I believe Christians should pay attention to how AI is shaping culture.
Overall, I see AI more as a gift than a threat.
Overall, I see AI more as a threat than a gift.

Rows	1 = Strongly disagree	2 = Disagree	3 = Neutral/Unsure	4 = Agree	5 = Strongly agree.
I believe AI can/should be used to help churches be more effective in administrative tasks (e.g., scheduling, communication, database work).
I believe AI can/should be used to help churches improve ministry communication (e.g., newsletters, social media, website).
I believe AI can/should be used to help leaders prepare sermons, lessons, or teaching content.
I am comfortable with pastors or church leaders using AI as a tool in sermon or teaching preparation.
I am comfortable with AI being used to support spiritual growth (e.g., crafting Bible study tools, prayer prompts, devotionals).
I am concerned that using AI in ministry could weaken the personal, relational nature of pastoral care.
I am concerned that AI might be treated as a spiritual authority or source of truth instead of Scripture and the Holy Spirit.
I believe AI should be used mainly “behind the scenes” (administration and planning) rather than in visible worship or teaching moments.
In general, I support our churches exploring careful, wise uses of AI in ministry.

Rows	1 = Very Uncomfortable	2 = Uncomfortable	3 = Neutral	4 = Comfortable	5 = Very comfortable
Church communications (emails, newsletters, social media)
Administrative tasks (scheduling, forms, reminders)
Sermon and teaching preparation
Small group or Bible study resources
Prayer or devotional tools
Counseling or care resources (e.g., article suggestions, referrals)

Rows	1 = Strongly disagree	2 = Disagree	3 = Neutral/Unsure	4 = Agree	5 = Strongly agree.
I worry that AI could replace some aspects of pastoral leadership or spiritual guidance.
I worry that younger generations might trust AI more than church leaders or Scripture.
I believe churches should have clear ethical guidelines for how AI is used in ministry.
I trust our denomination to handle AI in a careful and biblically grounded way.
I would feel more comfortable with AI in ministry if I knew how my church was using it and why (transparency).
I feel equipped to teach others in our congregation about wise and faithful use of AI.
I would like training or resources from our denomination on how to use AI well in ministry.

ETHICAL AND THEOLOGICAL CONCERNS