7 AI Tools Every Church Should Know About (And How to Use Them Wisely)
AI (artificial intelligence) tools are no longer just for big tech companies — today, churches of all sizes can use AI to:
✅ Save time
✅ Improve communications
✅ Streamline admin
✅ Engage their communities
The challenge? Many pastors and ministry leaders aren’t sure where to start — or how to use AI in a way that’s ethical, effective, and aligned with ministry values.
That’s why Ministry Assistant Services equips our Church Virtual Assistants with smart, faith-driven strategies to help churches leverage AI wisely.
In this post, we’ll share 7 AI tools every church should know about — and practical ways to use them for ministry.
1️⃣ ChatGPT (AI Content Drafting & Brainstorming)
👉 What it does:
ChatGPT can generate drafts of text for:
✅ Sermon outlines
✅ Blog posts
✅ Bible study questions
✅ Devotionals
✅ Social media captions
✅ Email newsletters
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Have a Christian Virtual Assistant review and edit AI drafts to ensure theological accuracy and ministry tone.
2️⃣ Canva (with Magic Write + AI Design Tools)
👉 What it does:
✅ Creates graphics for sermon series, events, social media, and more
✅ Magic Write can generate post captions, headlines, and copy ideas
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Use templates aligned with your church brand
✅ Have a Church Virtual Assistant manage design consistency
3️⃣ Grammarly (AI-Powered Proofreading & Tone Editing)
👉 What it does:
✅ Checks grammar, spelling, and clarity
✅ Suggests tone adjustments for emails, sermons, and posts
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Use it as a final polish tool — not as your only editor
4️⃣ Otter.ai (AI Transcription & Meeting Notes)
👉 What it does:
✅ Transcribes sermons, meetings, and videos
✅ Generates searchable, editable text
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Use for sermon archiving
✅ Have your VA format notes for reuse (blogs, devotionals, etc.)
5️⃣ Mailchimp (AI Email Optimization)
👉 What it does:
✅ AI-suggested subject lines
✅ Automated email series
✅ Audience segmentation
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Pair with human oversight to maintain pastoral tone
✅ Let your Church Virtual Assistant manage and monitor email campaigns
6️⃣ Planning Center (Volunteer Scheduling & Communications)
👉 What it does:
✅ AI-assisted volunteer scheduling
✅ Automated reminders
✅ Service planning
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Have your VA handle setup and ongoing management
7️⃣ Jasper.ai (AI Copywriting for Websites & Campaigns)
👉 What it does:
✅ Generates website copy, ads, landing pages
✅ Provides SEO optimization suggestions
👉 How to use it wisely:
✅ Have your Christian Virtual Assistant edit AI output for faith alignment and ministry tone
Why AI Works Best With a Church Virtual Assistant
AI tools can save time and boost efficiency — but they still need the human touch:
✅ Theological discernment
✅ Pastoral tone
✅ Cultural alignment
✅ Personal connection
That’s why combining AI tools with a skilled Christian Virtual Assistant is the best of both worlds — and exactly what we offer at Ministry Assistant Services.
Ready to Use AI Wisely in Your Ministry?
If you want to leverage AI — without sacrificing ministry values — our team is here to help.
👉 Contact Ministry Assistant Services today to discover how a Church Virtual Assistant can help your church use AI wisely and effectively.
