Southern Baptist leaders release ethical AI guidance for Christian ministry
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Summary
Southern Baptist leaders, led by Lifeway Christian Resources, released "The Brentwood Statement on AI and Christian Ministry" to guide pastors and ministers on the ethical application of artificial intelligence. The statement was developed alongside a 2026 Lifeway Research study revealing that some churchgoers are skeptical about AI's influence in ministry. A group of pastors, professors, and Southern Baptist entity representatives convened in Brentwood, Tennessee to craft the guidance.
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Lifeway convened a group of Southern Baptist leaders consisting of pastors, professors and representatives of Southern Baptist entities at the organization's headquarters in Brentwood, Tenn., April 10, 2026.
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