AI AND THE GREAT COMISSION: when machine intelligence meets divine consecration:
2026 will mark a significant milestone in my personal journey of missions—a full 50 years since I embarked on my very first outreach to the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Half a century. But that world does not exist anymore. In an age where algorithms shape conversations and digital platforms reach the ends of the earth, the intersection of AI and the Great Commission presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the Church. As Jesus commanded His followers to “go and make disciples of all nations,” the tools available to fulfill that mission have evolved dramatically. Here are 10 ways AI is already transforming—and will continue to shape—the future of Christian missions.