Interest Group · Session 5
AI Era and UBF Campus Mission
Dr. Joseph Cho
21 years IT engineering career at SK Group
PhD in Big Data Analytics (Kookmin University)
ML Researcher at USC, Chapman University
LA UBF Missionary, UBF World HQ IT Director
Founder of LC Lab startup
Adjunct Professor of AI, Grace Mission University
Lecture Introduction
In an era where AI technology is sweeping in like a tsunami, we will think together about how to discern and respond as Christians, pastors, and ministry workers. This lecture comprehensively covers core concepts of generative AI, its shocking impact on industry, education, and employment, as well as ethical principles and practical applications in ministry. In particular, we will focus on real-world case studies of how AI can be practically applied in UBF campus ministry.
Lecture Content
1. What is Generative AI?
2. The Impact of AI on Society and Employment
3. Church Perspective: Ethical Principles and Practical Applications
- Paradigm shift in ministry
- The pastor's identity and role
- Lessons from history
- 7 ethical AI principles for ministry
- Limitations and risks of AI
- Discussion on AI sermon writing
- UBF's 3 strategies for the AI era
4. Introduction to Practical AI Tools and Ministry Applications
- Introduction to AI tools
- Inductive Bible study method using AI (Introducing Inductive AI)
- Introduction to AI church ministry assistant tools (Introducing Ministry AI)
- Introduction to the Church Digital Transformation Platform (a platform leveraging IT, social media, and AI across the entire church ecosystem—evangelism, nurturing, growth, materials, etc.)
- Introduction to UBF HQ IT ministry using AI
5. Q&A
Lecture Format
80-minute lecture (PPT, video demo) + 30-minute Q&A
Language : Korean, manuscripts provided per language, Q & A with simultaneous interpretation (+ Google Translate App for personal use)
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