As church leaders and volunteers, we often find ourselves wearing many hats—preachers, event planners, counselors, communicators, and sometimes even tech troubleshooters. With so much on our plates, any tool that saves time and helps us do ministry more effectively is a gift. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) can come in.
Now before you stop reading because “AI sounds too scary” don’t worry—this isn’t about robots taking over your church. Instead, think of AI tools as smart helpers that can take care of repetitive tasks, generate creative ideas, or simply organize the chaos.
Here’s a roundup of some AI-powered tools that we in the Innovation Lab of ACS Technologies use regularly—and we think you’ll find them helpful too.
1. Color Creation – AI-Generated Coloring Pages
For those in children’s ministry, this one’s a gem. Color Creation is a free tool that uses AI to generate custom coloring pages for kids. You can search from a growing library of Bible-based designs or write a prompt to create your own. Whether it’s a Sunday school activity or an at-home resource for families, this tool can help keep young hands busy while reinforcing biblical truths.
2. Fathom – The AI-Powered Meeting Notetaker
Have you ever left a meeting and realized you forgot who was supposed to do what? Fathom automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. It even flags important moments—like tasks or decisions—so you can jump straight to the good stuff. Imagine using it to generate clean minutes from an elders’ meeting or to make sure nothing falls through the cracks after a staff huddle.
3. Cody – Smarter Code and Website Support
If you maintain a church website (or ask others to do it), Cody is an AI assistant built specifically for helping with tech projects. It understands the context of your work, supports multiple AI models, and can speed up coding, content updates, or troubleshooting without requiring you to be a developer. This means faster fixes and less frustration when you’re managing your online presence.
4. NotebookLM – Smarter Study and Note-Taking
NotebookLM is like having a thoughtful research assistant. You can upload your sermon notes, Bible studies, or ministry plans, and then interact with them like a conversation. It helps you find the information you need quickly, generate summaries, and stay organized. This is especially handy when you’re prepping for teaching or trying to keep track of planning documents.
5. Claude – Your Ministry Brainstorming Buddy
Claude is an AI chat tool that shines when you need inspiration. You can use it to help draft sermon outlines, generate devotionals, or create church policies. One team member even used it to write policies for a church communications department rooted in biblical values—and Claude delivered a surprisingly strong draft that just needed light editing.
6. Flux & Ideogram – Graphic Design Without the Stress
If you’ve ever struggled with designing a sermon series graphic or announcement slide, tools like Flux and Ideogram can help. These AI-powered platforms create custom images based on your prompts. You can adjust colors, styles, and even ask for more cartoon hearts if that’s what you need (yes, someone really did that!). These tools reduce your reliance on stock images or costly design services.
7. Photoshop’s AI Features – Quick Fixes for Church Media
Even if you’re not a Photoshop pro, the AI features built into Adobe’s software can be powerful. Need to remove a background, fix a distracting detail, or drop your pastor into a better photo setting? Photoshop’s “Generative Fill” and “Content Aware” tools can make your visuals shine without needing a professional photographer on staff.
8. BoodleBox – The Swiss Army Knife of AI Tools
If there’s one platform that gets a lot of love from our team, it’s BoodleBox. Think of it as a one-stop-shop for AI. It gives you access to multiple top-tier AI models (like Claude, ChatGPT, and more) all in one workspace. That means you can pick the best brain for the job, whether you’re crafting a sermon outline, generating social media content, reviewing resumes, or brainstorming with your team.
But what really sets BoodleBox apart is its collaboration features. You can easily share conversations, tag teammates, and even work on prompts together. It’s like having a digital ministry think tank at your fingertips.
Whether you’re leading a team, planning events, or writing devotional content, BoodleBox is powerful, versatile, and a huge bang for your buck. Plus, through our partnership, you can get your first month free with the promo code ACSTFREE.
This one’s a team favorite—and once you try it, you’ll see why.
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This is just a small sampling of the tools our Innovation Lab uses regularly. We’re always discovering more, and the landscape is constantly evolving. The best way to start is by picking one tool that fits your current ministry need—and give it a try.
Learning to use AI tools, especially crafting effective prompts, involves trial and error. And tools like Boodlebox are great because of their Help Bots and Coach Mode that make getting started easier and less intimidating. Coach Mode can guide you through what to say or how to improve your prompts, while Help Bots offer step-by-step support—so you’re never stuck wondering what to do next.
Want to see these tools (and more!) in action? We recorded a helpful webinar that walks through them step by step. Watch it here and take the next step in bringing innovation into your ministry.
Trace Jackson
Trace Jackson has over 18 years of experience working with churches, beginning her professional journey in 2006 after years of dedicated volunteer service. As the Innovation Project Manager, Trace “keeps the wheels on the Innovation Team,” ensuring that groundbreaking ideas transform into practical solutions for faith communities.
