AI Goes to Church is coming in September!
Plus a free resource for you.
I’m excited to share with you that my next book AI Goes to Church has an official publication date of September 30, 2025 and is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
I’m grateful both to the folks at InterVarsity Press for publishing this practical theology of artificial intelligence and to Ed Stetzer for writing the foreword for it. I’m looking forward to this labor of love finally hitting the world.
Full disclosure, though—if you’re looking for a “30 ways to maximize your church’s use of ChatGPT”…this may not be the book you’re looking for. I want to write something that was accessible and practical for Christians, but took a deeper dive of the theological implications of what it means to be the people of God in the age of AI. IVP says this of the book:
AI Goes to Church unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our time—artificial intelligence—and what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church. This book equips pastors, ministry leaders, and thoughtful laypeople to engage with AI through a biblical and theological lens, fostering human flourishing while remaining grounded in Christ's teachings.
Writing in an accessible, nontechnical style, pastor and missiologist Todd Korpi seamlessly integrates theological reflection with practical application. Whether you're grappling with ethical concerns, curious about leveraging AI for mission, or simply seeking clarity in this rapidly changing landscape, this book provides the guidance you need to steward AI wisely in service of God's kingdom.
With its emphasis on thoughtful, lasting principles over fleeting technical hacks, AI Goes to Church serves as your road map to faithfully navigating the complexities of faith, technology, and human flourishing.
In AI Goes to Church, you'll find:
-A Theological Foundation: Gain a deep understanding of how AI intersects with Christian theology, exploring implications for human identity, the image of God, and the church's mission.
-Ethical Discernment: Learn to critically evaluate AI's potential to enhance human flourishing while remaining vigilant to its risks, such as harm to vulnerable populations.
-Practical Integration: Explore actionable insights for leveraging AI in areas like discipleship and mission, while staying true to the gospel.
-A Missional Vision: Understand how to see digital spaces as mission fields and use AI creatively to engage those who might not be reached otherwise.
-Hopeful Engagement: Approach the technological age with confidence, holding on to biblical principles while discerning how to innovate with integrity.
AI represents a profound challenge—but also extraordinary opportunities—for today's church. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or thoughtful believer—discover how faith and technology can intersect in meaningful ways. Get your copy of AI Goes to Church today and navigate this new era with a gospel-centered vision.
I’ll have more information about joining the launch team for the book for those interested as we get closer to the publication date. But in the meantime I wanted you to be one of the first to know it’s coming!
A Free Church Planting Research Report
As I’ve noted before, I spent much of the last two years helping steward the Church Planting Commission for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship as they work toward planting over 600,000 churches around the world between now and 2033. I was honored to be a part of a group of Pentecostal scholars who composed a white paper on the theology, history, and current models of church planting used throughout the world in Assemblies of God Churches.
With Dr. Chadwick Mohan serving as the general editor, we’ve released this research report for free in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese (a huge shout out to the team at OneHope who did the hard work of translating such a large report. This report not only serves as a good theological standard for church planting, but also contains highly valuable practices that are used in multiple cultural context throughout the world to start new churches. Our hope is that it can inspire church planters and and movement leaders alike with fresh ideas for how to best minister to the place God has called them.
There’s more exciting stuff coming down the pipeline this year that I’m excited to share with you, but we’ll leave it at this for now.
Blessings,
Todd Korpi