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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In an era of rapidly advancing AI, are we using technology to make disciples—or just to make more content?

In the latest episode of the Digital Ministry Podcast, host Nick Runyon shares the opening session from the Impact AI Summit, hosted by Media Impact International (MII) in Cairo, Egypt, this past November.

This sold-out event brought together over 300 leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how AI can serve ministry, mission, and social impact. Nick sets the stage for the summit, introducing key themes and explaining why this specific moment in AI development matters so much for the Church and digital ministry.

Watch as Nick Runyon, Chief Marketing Officer of MII, unpacks how Christians can wisely engage with rapidly advancing AI while staying rooted in a firm biblical foundation. He connects early AI morality work at Facebook to today's tools—like ChatGPT, AI browsers, and Sora—and the unchanging call to make disciples, not just content. Nick also shares how AI can multiply limited ministry resources, why technology must not become an idol, and how spiritual hunger (especially among young men) is rising even on secular platforms.

This episode is for anyone wondering how to use AI faithfully for the Kingdom.

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