AI and Faith: 7 Digital Tools That Are Multiplying the Gospel Right Now (And How You Can Use Them)
- Boundless Team
- Feb 8
- 4 min read
The Gospel is moving faster than ever.
Not because the message changed: but because the tools to share it just leveled up.
Right now, nearly 90% of faith leaders support using AI in ministry. And 61% of church leaders are already using AI tools daily or weekly.
That's not theory. That's the new normal.
As Dr. Layne McDonald, Online and Connection Pastor at FA Memphis and Boundless Online Church, I've watched digital tools multiply our reach in ways that would've taken years: or an army of staff: just a decade ago.
The best part? You don't need a tech degree to use them.
Let me walk you through seven powerful tools that are changing the game for churches, ministries, and individual believers right now.
1. ChatGPT: Your 24/7 Research Assistant
Think of ChatGPT as a seminary library that never closes.
Need historical context on a passage? Cross-references? Modern applications?
Just ask.
For example: "Provide a sermon outline on John 4:1-26 with key themes and application for a modern congregation."
In seconds, you'll have a framework to build on.
This doesn't replace your calling or discernment. It accelerates your prep time so you can focus on what matters most: connecting people to Jesus.
Pastors are saving hours every week using ChatGPT for sermon research, small group questions, and even brainstorming outreach ideas.
2. Wisprflow: The Spiritual Content Co-Pilot
Wisprflow was built specifically for ministry leaders.
It helps with sermon prep, devotional writing, newsletters, and ministry planning: all while keeping your unique voice intact.
You feed it Scripture. It suggests outlines and references.
You stay in control of the message.
The result? Content that feels personal, biblically grounded, and ready to share: without the burnout of doing it all from scratch.
3. Ministry AI: Built by Ministry Leaders, For Ministry Leaders
Ministry AI is the official platform of The Christian & Missionary Alliance, serving over 1,900 churches.
It offers 20+ specialized assistants:
Sermon Prep Accelerator
Evangelistic Prayer Catalyst
Conference & Event Planner
Volunteer Coordination Tools
These aren't generic chatbots. They're designed to understand ministry-specific needs and help you execute faster.
Want to plan a retreat? Launch a prayer initiative? Draft a vision statement?
Ministry AI has you covered.
4. Gloo: Automate the Admin Work
Over 140,000 churches use Gloo to handle the tasks that eat up time.
Like turning last Sunday's sermon into a Bible study guide.
Or automating visitor follow-ups so no one slips through the cracks.
Gloo doesn't replace relationships. It protects them: by freeing up your team to focus on people, not paperwork.
When admin tasks are automated, your staff can pour energy into discipleship, counseling, and community-building.
5. Gospel Bots: Sharing Jesus in 200+ Languages
Gospel Bots are AI-powered chatbots that answer faith questions and share the Gospel: instantly, in over 200 languages.
Deploy one on your church website or social media.
Someone visits from halfway across the world, clicks the chatbot, and starts asking questions about Jesus: in their native language.
The bot shares Scripture, answers common objections, and even invites them to connect with your church or ministry.
This is global outreach without the barriers.
No translators needed. No time zones to worry about.
Just the Gospel, multiplied.
6. AI-Enabled Scheduling Tools
Volunteer recruitment is one of the biggest operational challenges for churches.
AI tools integrated with platforms like Planning Center or Tithe.ly automate:
Volunteer sign-ups
Schedule generation based on availability
Skill-based team coordination
Reminder notifications
Add a chatbot to your website, and it can handle sign-ups 24/7.
No more scrambling on Saturday night to fill Sunday morning spots.
7. Personalized Discipleship AI
Imagine creating a custom discipleship plan for every person in your church.
Based on their spiritual maturity. Life stage. Ministry involvement. Personal goals.
AI makes it possible.
Here's how it works:
Offer an online spiritual assessment form.
Feed the results into an AI tool.
Generate tailored discipleship plans with Scripture readings, reflection prompts, and recommended groups.
People feel seen. Guided. Connected.
And that leads to deeper engagement and long-term growth.
How to Get Started (Without Overwhelm)
You don't have to implement all seven tools tomorrow.
Start small.
Pick one or two use cases that solve your biggest pain points right now.
Maybe it's sermon prep. Maybe it's volunteer coordination. Maybe it's global outreach.
Choose a tool. Test it for a month. Adjust as you go.
The goal isn't to replace pastors or ministry leaders: it's to empower them.
AI reduces the administrative burden so you can focus on what you were called to do: preach, teach, pray, and connect.
What's Next for AI in Ministry?
This is just the beginning.
In 2026, multiple denominational conferences are addressing AI and faith, including the Missional AI Summit and the Wisdom in the Age of AI Conference.
Churches are moving forward intentionally: exploring ethical use, training staff, and experimenting with new tools.
The conversation isn't "Should we use AI?"
It's "How do we use it faithfully?"
At Boundless Online Church and FA Memphis, we're committed to staying at the forefront of this movement: not for the sake of technology, but for the sake of the mission.
Every tool. Every innovation. Every digital strategy.
It all serves one purpose: multiplying the message of Jesus.
Let's Multiply Together
If you're ready to explore how AI and digital tools can expand your ministry impact, we're here to help.
Reach out anytime:
Boundless Online Church AI 24/7 Assistant: 1-901-668-5380
Boundless Phone: 1-901-213-7341
FA Memphis: 1-901-843-8600
Email:lmcdonald@famemphis.net
Website:www.boundlessonline.org
We'd love to connect, answer questions, and help you take the next step.
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The Gospel is multiplying.
Let's multiply it together.
Dr. Layne McDonald Online and Connection Pastor FA Memphis | Boundless Online Church
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