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AI Hallucination in Church: The Scholar That Never Spoke

AI hallucination isn't rare — it's routine. Here's how I caught an AI inventing a Bible scholar, and how your ministry can catch it too.

JULY 6, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
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"who is Jesus?"
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JULY 6, 2026
8 MIN READ
AI Theology Benchmark: 756 API Calls, 7 Models, 0 Passes

We ran our own AI theology benchmark — 756 API calls across 7 models. Best score: 45.1/100. Here's the data, the methodology, and what it means for your church.

JULY 6, 2026
10 MIN READ
Build or Buy: A Custom AI Agent for Churches?

A practical framework for deciding whether your church needs a custom AI agent for churches or an off-the-shelf tool — with a checklist and cost factors.

JULY 6, 2026
8 MIN READ
Church AI Data Privacy: Where Prayer Requests Go

Church AI data privacy explained: what happens when prayer requests, counseling notes, and member data get pasted into free AI tools — and how to stop it.

JULY 6, 2026
8 MIN READ
Why ChatGPT Gives Weak Bible Answers (It's the Architecture)

Why ChatGPT gives weak Bible answers isn't a prompting problem — it's architecture. Here's what grounded, evidence-first AI does differently.

JANUARY 25, 2025
6 MIN READ
What AI Tells Your Congregation About God: 2025 Research Findings

Two major studies tested how AI platforms answer basic questions about faith, Jesus, and the Bible. Here's what they found—and what it means for your ministry.

JANUARY 20, 2025
8 MIN READ
13 Principles for AI-Powered Sermon Prep (Without Losing Your Soul)

What software engineers are learning about AI — and what it means for pastors. A practical guide to using AI tools while preserving your voice and theological integrity.

JANUARY 15, 2025
3 MIN READ
From Pulpit to Platform: My Journey from Pastor to Developer

For 8 years, I stood behind pulpits. Today, I sit behind a keyboard doing the same thing—equipping leaders and building communities, just with different tools.

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