Opinion

• In the aftermath of Nepal's natural disaster

  Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

  6 mins read

  The recent flood from the Himalayas through Nepal to India, shared via social media, stunned the world. Relief organizations mobilized to capitalize on the catastrophe and the Nepali government collected a great deal of financial aid to assist but relief action was slow. Whereas, NGOs and churches competed for the donor dollar while families grieved.

• From AI-Native ministry to human-centered learning ecosystems

  Africa Church & Missions Science & Technology

  11 mins read

  In response to an AI-Native ministry strategy, this opinion suggests that AI must remain as infrastructure underneath a mutual learning ecosystem, supporting a "ministry with" posture directed towards human flourishing, rather than as its focus or a driving force. The focus, which AI serves must remain people, relationships, communities, local knowledge, theological reflection, and human discernment.

• Proposing the AI-Native ministry strategy

  US & Canada Church & Missions Science & Technology

  13 mins read

  An AI-Native Ministry asks, “What is the necessary human element we can serve?” and AI comes along to implement that vision as part of the ministry's core infrastructure rather than a set of tools external to the organization. This is not without its risks but wise Christian leaders must be prepared for the shift that is already upon us.

• Celebrating the steadfast faith of a people in a disappearing land

  Oceania Religious Freedom Society & Culture

  6 mins read

  A small island nation with a stable democracy, a high degree of freedom, and a majority Christian population faces a catastrophic threat because of the actions of others in the world.