Protestant congregations across the nation are divided on whether artificial intelligence belongs in sermon preparation, according to new research from Life Way Research. The study surveyed churchgoers about their comfort level with pastors incorporating AI technology into their weekly message development.
Results show a nearly even split in opinion, with 44 percent of respondents expressing comfort with AI-assisted sermon preparation, while 43 percent indicated they would be troubled by such technology use. The remaining 13 percent remained undecided on the issue.
Beyond sermon preparation, the research uncovered broader concerns about artificial intelligence’s role in faith communities. More than six out of ten survey participants – 61 percent – expressed anxiety about how AI technology could influence Christianity across the United States.
