THe Smart Parish
REsourcing Parishes to Thrive in the Digital WOrld
Clear, Practical Guidance – Understand AI without technical jargon. Each issue breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-follow insights tailored for churches.
Real-World Use Cases – Learn from Anglican churches already using AI to enhance their ministry, from automating administrative workflows to improving sermon research and digital outreach.
Curated Tools & Resources – Discover AI-powered applications that can help streamline church operations, save time, and enhance engagement.

Smarter Visuals in Seconds (No Design Skills Needed!)
Have you ever wished you could turn your church’s plans, rosters, or project notes into a clear visual in seconds? I recently discovered Napkin AI. It’s an awesome tool that turns text into diagrams, flowcharts, timelines and more.

Use ChatGPT for Event Planning
Organising parish events like camps, retreats, and fundraisers can be a joyful but overwhelming task. With ChatGPT, your parish team can simplify planning, reduce stress, and free up time for what matters most: building community.

AI Powered Presentations in Minutes
We’ve all been there, you need to share an idea, lead a meeting, or give a talk - and you swallow as you think about launching Powerpoint.

From Bible Study to Job Prep – Let AI Be Your Practice Partner
Use ChatGPT to rehearse conversations, build confidence, and reflect on how to improve—all in a private, low-stress way.

Smart Subject Lines: Use AI to Connect with your Audience
Capturing attention starts with the right words. Whether you're promoting an event, sharing a sermon, or writing a notice for the pew sheet, a strong headline can be the difference between engagement and being overlooked.

Use ChatGPT to bring Handwritten Notes to Life
Picture this: You've jotted down notes during a parish meeting, but when you revisit them later, they look more like an ancient script than a to-do list. Snap a photo of your notes and upload them to ChatGPT. Then, ask ChatGPT to summarize the key points, suggest follow-up actions, or even draft a tidy report for you!

Dictate Text with AI
Whether you need to jot down a sermon idea, a memo, or meeting notes, dictation could be the perfect solution for you! And with AI tools like ChatGPT, you can take those spoken words and turn them into polished, structured text in no time.

Being Smart about AI and Safety
How can we harness AI's benefits while practicing good stewardship? Let's explore some practical guidance.

A Smarter Way to Write Your Weekly Church Newsletter
For some, writing the weekly church newsletter is a labour of love—but it can also be a time-consuming task. But what if you could generate a complete, well-structured newsletter in just minutes?

Get Smart with Files in ChatGPT and Claude
AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude AI can transform PDF data into neat, organized church rosters and merge multiple documents into one polished report.

Get Smarter with Meeting minutes
Learn to use AI recording and transcription software to automatically record your meetings. After the meeting, get an email with a meeting summary and transcription.

A New Tool for Ministry
At its core, Generative AI is a tool that creates content—whether that’s text, images, music, or even video—based on the instructions (or “prompts”) you give it.

How to Prompt and Get great Results
A prompt is simply the instruction you give an AI tool. It can be a question, a request, or a set of guidelines. The more detailed and specific your prompt, the better the AI’s response.
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