Description
AI is already part of young people’s lives, and it’s showing up in churches, too. What might that mean for the way faith communities lead, nurture faith, and care for people?
Starting a Conversation About Youth, Faith & AI offers a preview of emerging research on AI in church and ministry settings. Through four to six key learnings, the webinar will explore questions this research raises for ministry with young people and the wider faith community.
Join the Ministry Leadership Center on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT for this live webinar. Whether you serve in youth ministry, senior leadership, or another ministry role, you’re invited to consider what’s emerging and why it deserves thoughtful attention.
what You'll gain
Sr. Director of Next Gen Grants & Research
Sara Tillema holds an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and a PhD in Religious Studies from UC Davis. She is trained as a sociologist of religion, with a research interest in American religious culture. Ordained in the PC(USA), she has served in college and camp ministry settings in CA, NV, and NJ. She loves walking with young people as they explore life’s big questions and discover how faith and passion can spark meaningful change.
Chief Strategy Office, Ministry Leadership Center
Stephen (he/him) holds a BA in Religion from Samford University and MDiv from McAfee School of Theology. A ministry veteran & consultant, Stephen has served in the PCUSA and UMC denominations and is a national consultant for Episcopal, UCC, DOC, and Lutheran churches. He is also an author (Organic Student Ministry, Extraordinary God, and Hollow Faith) and national conference speaker. He is a foodie, an Alabama fan, and loves his family.
Director of Innovation, Ministry Leadership Center
Meghan has served diverse faith communities in the areas of pastoral leadership, youth ministry, new church development, community engagement, and ministry innovation. She has a Master of Divinity and a Master of Science in Sustainable Development and Applied Sociology.
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