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Smart Parish

AI Learning Cohort

Lead Smarter.
Minister Stronger

What is it?

This is a 6-week online learning experience for parish and ministry leaders who want to use AI to save time, improve communication, and strengthen mission — all grounded in faith.

Join an online cohort of parish leaders. Learn together. Build practical tools. Create a lasting impact. Limited spaces available.

What You’ll Learn

How to save 5–10 hours a week on admin and writing

  1. How AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot work

  2. Time-saving AI applications in parish operations

  3. Effective prompting and practical workflows for church use

  4. Strategies to enhance—not replace—human ministry

Key Details:

  • 🎓 Beginner friendly, but for committed participants only

  • 💻 100% online, cohort-based learning

  • 📅 Limited spaces – application required

  • 💵 FREE for the first cohort (by application only)

  • 📜 Includes pre-course planning tools to tailor AI to your context

  • ❗ Successful applicants must complete a short questionnaire before the course begins

  • 📍 NZ Anglican context (course is open globally, but framed within NZ church life)

Dates and Details

  • Starts: TBA

  • Duration: 6 weeks (60 min sessions, weekly)

  • Format: Microsoft Teams

  • Includes: Worksheets, downloads, templates

  • Cost:

    • Free

    • Koha (optional)

How to Join

Spots are limited. Apply early to secure your place.