Welcome back to That Tech Pastor with Pastor Justin R. Lester. In today’s episode, we unpack five critical AI headlines, introduce a powerful new tool, explore the week’s top prompt trend, and issue a hands-on challenge to help your church lead with both wisdom and innovation.Episode OutlineIntroduction: Why AI matters for the Black ChurchStory 1: OpenAI-Microsoft Rift over Windsurf DealChurch takeaway: plan for vendor redundancy and service-level guaranteesStory 2: OpenAI’s $200 M DoD ContractChurch takeaway: engage your congregation on the ethics of dual-use AIStory 3: Meta’s $15 B AI Investment and Wikipedia ReversalChurch takeaway: balance automation with human curationStory 4: 12-Hour ChatGPT OutageChurch takeaway: build an AI-free backup plan for critical tasksStory 5: Gallup Survey on Workplace AI AdoptionChurch takeaway: equip staff and volunteers with AI best practicesNew Tool Spotlight: Dia – the AI-First BrowserChurch takeaway: accelerate research directly in your browserTop Prompt Trend: Productivity-Coach Mega-PromptsChurch takeaway: practical use cases for scheduling and strategyPodcast Challenge: Run an AI Carbon Audit for Your ChurchSteps, reflection questions, and how to share with #ThatTechPastorClosing Reflection: Integrating AI as a faithful toolKey Takeaways:-Don’t rely on a single AI vendor – diversify providers and secure uptime guarantees. -Lead honest conversations about AI ethics, especially when technology has defense or deepfake potential-Maintain human oversight for all AI outputs – tools assist, people validateProvide training on safe, effective AI use for staff and volunteers-Treat AI as a helper, not a replacement, and practice digital stewardshipResources & LinksPastorGPT → https://www.pastorgpt.coThat Tech Pastor Website → https://www.thattechpastor.com#MegaPromptChallenge Details → https://bit.ly/ThatTechChallengeCommunity Board → https://discord.gg/ThatTechPastorCall to ActionTake the #MegaPromptChallenge – craft a detailed mega-prompt for a real ministry need and share your results.Run an AI carbon audit – use PastorGPT, ChatGPT, or Perplexity to estimate your church’s digital energy footprint, implement one change, and tag @thattechpastor.Subscribe, like, and share – help other pastors and ministry leaders learn to leverage AI with integrity.Connect with UsInstagram: @thattechpastorTwitter: @ThatTechPastorFacebook: facebook.com/ThatTechPastor

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