Public Speaking in the Age of AI (Part 2)

Preaching, formation and responsible practice For Christian preachers as well as others whose work frequently involves public communication, AI offers considerable possibilities. A sermon is not simply religious information arranged persuasively, but preaching has always drawn upon tools of interpretation, theology, rhetoric and communication. Generative AI can become another such tool, assisting with biblical background, …

Public Speaking in the Age of AI (Part 1)

Human authorship, judgment and voice Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming more capable of producing competent prose. Generative AI can compose grammatical sentences, coherent paragraphs, plausible arguments, useful summaries and serviceable first drafts with remarkable speed. For speechwriters and preachers, this development should be welcomed as a significant extension of the tools available for research, reflection, …