Over the last few years Gloo came out of nowhere, and now it seems to be everywhere. If, like me, you’re confused about what they actually do, you’ll want to hear this conversation with Brad Hill, their Chief Solutions Officer.
Brad and I talked about some of the important findings from a recent study Gloo conducted with Barna. This can help you navigate the fast-changing landscape of church and technology without getting bogged down in details.
The five findings Brad and I discuss are:
- Pastors are intentional about using tech but still prioritize relationships and collaboration as the foundation of ministry.
- Christians see huge potential for churches to use digital tools effectively.
- Churchgoers want pastors to address AI use thoughtfully and wisely.
- Gen Z may live online, but they still crave in-person relationships over digital connections.
- Practicing Gen Z Christians feel uncertain about whether AI is a faithful tool.
Links from this Episode
- Gloo
- State of the Church research
- Digital Tools article
- Barna
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Karl Vaters produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com.
He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials.
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