AI & Prompting: Empowering the Church for Today and Tomorrow
Join leaders across Southern Ohio for a Zoom intensive on AI use and church ministry, led by church communications professional and AI-leader, Katie Allred. This Zoom workshop is geared toward clergy and lay leaders as well as communications staff and volunteers.
This hands-on training session is designed to help ministry leaders confidently use artificial intelligence in their daily work. The workshop covers the foundations of generative tools and effective prompting techniques—including role-based prompting and iterative refinement—and features a live challenge where attendees apply these skills to real-world tasks.
The session also prioritizes ethics and safety, dedicating time to the specific risks churches face, such as protecting missionary communications and safeguarding sensitive data like counseling notes and giving records. Participants will leave with a clear framework for responsible AI use that aligns with their mission and values, centered on the principle: “Automate the Temporary. Invest in the Eternal.”
Friday, May 1
9 am – Noon
This online workshop will take place on Zoom.
Invitees: Ministry leaders, both lay and ordained, especially parish clergy, lay leaders and staff, and communications staff and volunteers. No cost, and no deadline to register.
Questions about this event?
Contact Canon Katie Forsyth, canon for communications, at kforsyth@diosohio.org.
About our Workshop Presenter
Katie Allred is a consultant, educator, and community strategist working at the intersection of AI, faith, and digital community. She founded ChurchCommunications.com, growing it to over 35,000 members, and currently leads a consulting practice helping mission-driven organizations implement AI strategy. Katie also serves as Head of Community at Public Democracy and has prior experience at Meta managing faith community and Scaled Creator Partnerships. She teaches at the University of Florida and Middle Tennessee State University and is based in Nolensville, Tennessee.
