Carriker said clergy tend to talk about AI in hushed tones. But recently, during one of those busy weeks, she opened up ...

Post-COVID, clergy and their congregations may need to reevaluate their relationships — and find better ways to collaborate. That might include a shift in expectations, said Werdel.

Having a person or community to talk to is really important,” said Werdel. Thumma said that clergy who were experiencing poor mental health often overlooked spiritual practices such as making ...

If that clergy person doesn't follow through with reporting or referring to a trained mental health professional then there is no follow-up investigation, the victim's experience is invalidated ...

Others say it's unethical. On any given Sunday, churchgoers settle into pews as a clergy person takes an ancient holy text and figures out what it has to say about our lives today.

We asked clergy if they use AI to help write sermons. Here's what they said By Deena Prichep Published July 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM CDT Listen • 4:40 ...