Public Transparency Statement
The following statement reflects the Missouri Baptist Convention’s approach to AI usage and may be used for public communication:
The Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) values transparency, integrity, and good stewardship in both its use of emerging technologies and its communications. Because of this, we want all Missouri Baptists to have a clear understanding of how MBC staff, contractors, freelancers, and vendors have agreed to approach the use of artificial intelligence tools. The Missouri Baptist Convention may use artificial intelligence tools in limited, assistive ways, such as brainstorming, editing, formatting, and preliminary research, but believes that items produced by the convention should be the work of human authors. Those representing the MBC will not use AI to write sermons, Bible lessons, or journalistic content on behalf of the Convention. While AI tools may be used to enhance or improve the quality of photos for publication, the MBC will not use AI to generate realistic images or video of people or places. You can trust that our promotions and coverage will accurately represent real ministry to real people.
Sample Church AI Policy
Churches should consider the adoption of an AI policy to spell out the congregation’s posture on the subject and preserve unity as this new technology is used in ministry. Below is a short template your church can use to begin a conversation on the topic.