@ bibledude . Apr 3

Most churches I talk to assume AI tools are either too expensive or too complicated to be worth the effort.

But here`s what I`ve found: you can get a church running on a genuinely powerful AI stack -- Claude for sermon prep and communication, NotebookLM for repurposing content, OpusClip for turning sermons into social clips, and Canva Pro for graphics -- for about $31/month. And two of those four tools are completely free for nonprofits.

I wrote the book on this (literally -- AI Systems for Churches is on Amazon now), and this post breaks down the exact stack I`d recommend for any church that wants to do more without burning out the people doing it.

Link in bio.

#ChurchCommunications #ChurchLeadership #MinistryLife #AIForChurches #PastorLife

@ bibledude . Mar 20

You don`t need all the answers. You don`t need to see the whole road.

You just need enough light for the next step.

That`s what grace looks like. And that`s what Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts is all about -- ancient rhythms that carry you forward, one sacred step at a time.

Link in bio to grab your copy. 🕯️

#FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianLiving #HealingJourney #HopefulFaith #GraceForToday

@ bibledude . Mar 15

While at @campwingmann, I had the opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist alongside Rev. Garcia Barnswell-Schmidt, one of my absolute favorite people in the @cfdiocese.

We served alongside each other for an incredible youth retreat that I brought my @stedwardsepiscopal youth group too, and it was a great weekend for all.

We talked about Psalm 23 all weekend, and today in my closing sermon, I emphasized to them how it all ends at the Table. Even when we still carry our brokenness, struggles, and junk... He still prepares the Table for us.

And as we prepared the Eucharist, she invited all of the youth there to join us around the Table as she blessed the elements, and we served them right there.

The Lord (YHWH) says, "Come to the Table. I`ve prepared it just for you."

#EYCmountdora #cfdioceseyouth #episcopalyouth

@ bibledude . Mar 7

Hitting @amazon right now (Kindle version, with print right behind it)!

This one combines my passions for technology, systems, and ministry all in one helpful resource.

There`s a lot of uncertainty with how AI fits in with churches, and this book should bring some clarity. If you`re curious about how new technologies can be used in church settings without losing your soul, then check this one out.

No hype. Just insight into how to build strong systems into your church ministry work.

#aiforchurch #aiforchurches #aiforchurchleaders #aisystemsseries

@ bibledude . Feb 28

Just a little preview into my sermon tomorrow at @stedwardsepiscopal (8am and 10am).

This line just keeps hanging there in my heart.

Can`t wait to preach it!

@ bibledude . Feb 8

It`s just one of those top-open kind of days on the way home from church today.

Sun shining.
Cool temps.
Radio on full blast.

#jeeplife #sundaymood☀️ #godisgood