Breakout
Kim Walpole
- Topic
- AI Is Already in Your Group. Now What?
- Time
- Session 1: Thursday, November 12, 10:40 AM - 11:45 AM Central Time
- Room
- B3, 2nd floor, Building B
About this session
AI is already shaping how people study Scripture, make decisions, and explore faith. The question is no longer whether it will enter our small groups, but whether leaders are ready to guide its use wisely.
In this hands-on session, small-group leaders will see practical ways AI can reduce preparation pressure, generate stronger discussion questions, support follow-up, and help members grow in biblical literacy. Using live examples from general-purpose AI and Fiveloaves.ai, we will examine what responsible use looks like, where AI can mislead, and what should remain deeply human. We will address privacy, accuracy, theological differences, transparency, and overdependence without getting lost in technical jargon. Participants will leave with practical tools and a framework for using AI to support spiritual formation without replacing Scripture, community, pastoral care, or human discernment.