AI Readiness for the Church: What Leaders

Many churches and mission-driven organizations are asking the same question: Are we ready for AI?

The reality is that AI readiness is not primarily a technology challenge—it's a leadership challenge. Before introducing new AI tools, church leaders must understand the organizational, operational, governance, and cultural foundations that enable successful adoption.

In this practical virtual lab, Change3's Kneko Burney and 29Eleven Media's Dawn Jordan Jones will help church and nonprofit leaders assess their organization's readiness for AI and identify the priorities that matter most before implementation begins.

Attendees will explore common readiness gaps, learn why many churches are not unprepared but simply unprioritized, and gain a practical framework for sequencing AI initiatives in ways that support ministry objectives, organizational trust, and long-term sustainability.

Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or evaluating how to move from experimentation to intentional adoption, this session will provide a leadership-focused roadmap for moving forward with confidence.

What you'll learn:

Why AI readiness is ultimately a leadership and organizational capability—not just a technology initiative
The most common readiness gaps churches and nonprofits face before AI adoption
How to evaluate your organization's current AI readiness across people, processes, governance, and culture
Why successful AI adoption depends on sequencing priorities in the right order
The AI initiatives church leaders should focus on first—and which ones can wait
A practical framework for turning AI readiness into actionable next steps
How to build organizational trust while preparing for responsible AI adoption