Small groups

Help members clarify questions before they meet a pastor

Congregants use ChatGPT to sharpen questions, then bring them to a pastor or small group.

Read the source: OpenAI Academy ↗

Our rule: AI helps with study, research and admin. The pastor still studies, verifies and writes the sermon.

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