Biblical Framework for Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence
Biblical Framework for Understanding and Using Artificial Intelligence
Featuring John Dyer, Dallas Theological Seminary
Recorded live at the Digital Ministry Conference 2025.
In a thought-provoking session from the 2025 Digital Ministry Conference, John Dyer—programmer, theologian, and Vice President at Dallas Theological Seminary—explores the complex intersection of faith, humanity, and artificial intelligence. Far from another tech how-to session, this talk lays a deeply biblical foundation for how Christian leaders can approach AI not with fear or naïveté, but with wisdom, humility, and theological clarity.
Dyer walks ministry leaders through a full biblical framework—from creation to redemption—to challenge the common myth that technology is morally neutral. Instead, he argues, every tool we use shapes not only what we do, but who we become. Whether you’re building marketing automations, experimenting with generative AI, or just trying to keep pace with rapid innovation, Dyer invites you to pause and ask: What kind of people and communities are we forming through this technology?
For digital marketers, pastors, and ministry leaders, this session is packed with valuable insights:
- Why technology is not neutral—and what that means for ministry teams using AI
- How the image of God shapes our understanding of creativity, responsibility, and ethical boundaries
- Instances where using AI enhances your mission—and when it might hinder spiritual depth or formation
- How to lead your ministry into digital innovation without losing its soul
Tune in to this podcast for a theologically rich perspective on artificial intelligence, and walk away with a deeper conviction: our tools may be powerful, but it is God who transforms hearts. Let’s steward innovation with care, clarity, and a vision rooted in the gospel.
Resources Mentioned in the Session:
BestCommentaries.com – Dyer's commentary review tool used by over half a million pastors annually
Y’all Version Bible – A translation project reflecting second-person plural in Scripture
Worship.AI (Archive) – Early generative AI project from 2017
Center for AI Safety – Resources on existential and ethical risks of AI
Praxis Labs Redemptive Tech Framework – A gospel-centered framework for technology development
Gloo.AI – Ministry tech support organization with AI use guidance
Connect with John Dyer:
LinkedIn: John Dyer
Website: j.hn