In this episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, Nick sits down with Joshua Seale, Executive Director of Missional AI, to talk about the upcoming Missional AI Summit in Silicon Valley and how AI is reshaping Bible translation, evangelism, discipleship, and digital ministry.

Joshua shares the origin story of Missional AI and its early focus on Bible translation and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The two also discuss how AI is accelerating Bible translation timelines and augmenting—rather than replacing—human work.

In this video, our guest presents the highlights of this year's summit, including innovations in AI for mission and ministry, a Kingdom approach to AI, and building with a redemptive lens. He also shares global perspectives from hubs like Nairobi, Bangalore, and Jakarta. Expect honest conversations about risks, ethics, and the Imago Dei, as well as insights into funding AI ventures and helping innovators find the right support.

Joshua also discusses how ministry leaders can prepare to get the most out of Missional AI through connection sessions, peer learning, and practical demos. He gives a glimpse into why three days at Missional AI can compress months of learning and experimentation.

If you're a pastor, innovator, technologist, or ministry leader wondering how to faithfully and wisely use AI in your context, this conversation will help you see both the opportunities and the challenges ahead.

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Can AI actually help fulfill the Great Commission?

In this episode, Jay Kranda (Innovative Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church) discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to digital ministry. He emphasizes that AI serves as a tool to enhance—not replace—in-person connection and ministry efforts.

This session was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. In this talk, Jay provides practical language and frameworks to help ministry teams understand and adopt AI effectively. He specifically emphasizes the importance of discerning which tools are actually relevant to the people you are reaching and to your specific ministry calling.

In this video, you will learn how to discern relevant tools and avoid being distracted by every new technology. Hear practical tips on creating an AI policy for churches to ensure safe and effective use. Discover ways to leverage AI to "redeem the time" and upgrade your ministry team's workflow.

This episode is for anyone serious about the intersection of AI and the Great Commission. After watching, you'll have a clearer roadmap for how to use AI to produce spiritual fruit in your community.

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The next video in our IMPACT AI SUMMIT series features Natchi Lazarus. Natchi is a longtime contributor and friend of MII and delivered a wonderful presentation on Agentic AI in Cairo

This featured talk was recorded during the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt. Natchi explores how Christian leaders, ministries, and media teams can approach AI through a biblical lens, rooted in the foundation of Ephesians 5:15–16 ("See, Walk, and Redeem the Time").

Watch as Natchi asks the audience to reflect on their work and explains how agentic AI can help you redeem time and fulfill your purpose. He breaks down what agentic AI is, how it differs from "normal" chatbots, and why leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, Andrew Ng, and Sam Altman all see AI agents as the next big wave.

This episode is for anyone who is serious about AI + the Great Commission. After this, you'll understand how you can move from AI as a toy to AI as a transformational tool in your workflows.

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