SBC Warns Against AI Replacing Human Ministry

Southern Baptist leaders are sounding the alarm on AI’s role in ministry, warning against letting machines replace human connection — even as 42% of pastors already use it. Their new “Brentwood Statement,” drafted by Lifeway, urges caution amid rising AI adoption, echoing past resolutions and Pope Francis’s warnings about tech’s impact on creativity and community. As the SBC gears up for its Orlando meeting, the debate intensifies: how do faith communities embrace innovation without losing the deeply human heart of spiritual care? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3284d9a855ce55a5