Etika Kepemimpinan Kristen dalam Penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) pada Pelayanan Gereja Modern

Anthony

doi:10.61132/tritunggal.v4i2.1979

Authors

Anthony Sekolah Tinggi Theologi IKAT Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61132/tritunggal.v4i2.1979

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Christian Leadership, Church Ministry, Digital Ethics, Theology of Technology

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors of human life, including church ministry and religious organizational management. This study aims to analyze Christian leadership ethics in the use of AI within modern church ministry. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method through theological literature review and analysis of recent studies concerning digital technology and pastoral ministry. The findings indicate that AI provides significant benefits for church administration, digital communication, congregational data management, and online evangelism. Nevertheless, ethical challenges also emerge, such as the weakening of pastoral relationships, data privacy concerns, algorithmic bias, and the risk of dehumanization in ministry practices. From a Christian theological perspective, ministry is fundamentally relational and incarnational, reflecting the example of Jesus Christ who ministered through personal presence, compassion, and direct interaction with people. Therefore, AI should be understood as a supportive instrument rather than a substitute for spiritual authority and pastoral presence. Christian leadership in the digital age must be grounded in integrity, transparency, spiritual discernment, and respect for human dignity as the image of God (imago Dei). This study contributes to the development of ethical guidelines for churches in utilizing AI responsibly while maintaining theological integrity and Christian spiritual values.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Abdulmasih, D. (2021). Intelligent leadership based on Catholic perspective. Open Journal of Leadership, 10(1), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojl.2021.101003

Ashraf, C. (2022). Exploring the impacts of artificial intelligence on freedom of religion or belief online. The International Journal of Human Rights, 26(5), 757–791. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642987.2021.1968376

Baker, J. O., Martí, G., Braunstein, R., Whitehead, A. L., & Yukich, G. (2020). Religion in the age of social distancing: How COVID-19 presents new directions for research. Sociology of Religion, 81(4), 357–370. https://doi.org/10.1093/socrel/sraa039

Campbell, H. A., & Garner, S. (2016). Networked theology: Negotiating faith in digital culture. Baker Academic.

Campbell, H. A., & Tsuria, R. (2021). Digital religion studies: Reflections and future trajectories. New Media & Society, 23(1), 238–256. https://doi.org/10.1177/1461444820922166

Cheong, P. H. (2021). Bounded religious automation at work: Communicating human authority in artificial intelligence networks. Journal of Communication Inquiry, 45(1), 5–23. https://doi.org/10.1177/0196859920977133

Cheong, P. H., & Liu, L. (2025). Faithful innovation: Negotiating institutional logics for AI value alignment among Christian churches in America. Religions, 16(3), Article 302. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16030302

Dwivedi, Y. K., Hughes, L., Ismagilova, E., Aarts, G., Coombs, C., Crick, T., ... Williams, M. D. (2021). Artificial intelligence (AI): Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy. International Journal of Information Management, 57, Article 101994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.08.002

Floridi, L., & Cowls, J. (2022). A unified framework of five principles for AI in society. Harvard Data Science Review, 4(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1162/99608f92.8cd550d1

Jun, A., & Aronson, S. J. (2021). The elusive challenge of leadership development at faith-based institutions. New Directions for Student Leadership, 171, 35–44. https://doi.org/10.1002/yd.20454

Khan, A. A., Badshah, S., Liang, P., Khan, B., Waseem, M., & Niazi, M. (2021). Ethics of AI: A systematic literature review of principles and challenges. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.07906

Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia. (1974). Alkitab: Terjemahan Baru. Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia.

Lee, M. (2026). An analysis of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence for the Christian church: Focusing on practical ethics and the realization of justice. Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence, 12(2), 65–70.

Maluchnik, J. (2025). Strategic leadership and AI-driven decision making: A faith-based governance framework. Journal of Biblical Integration in Business, 28(1), 14–29.

Mokander, J., & Floridi, L. (2021). Ethics-based auditing to develop trustworthy AI. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2105.00002

Nida-Rümelin, J., & Weidenfeld, N. (2022). Digital humanism: Protecting human autonomy in the age of artificial intelligence. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86144-5

Pant, A., Hoda, R., Spiegler, S. V., Tantithamthavorn, C., & Turhan, B. (2023). Ethics in the age of AI: An analysis of AI practitioners’ awareness and challenges. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.10057

Peters, T. (2021). Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity: Will AI replace human beings? Theology and Science, 19(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/14746700.2021.1846181

Schwab, K. (2020). The fourth industrial revolution. Crown Business.

Tsuma, D. M. (2021). Governance, leadership and ethics in the church: Literature based review. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 3(1), 45–58.

Valentine, S., & Fleischman, G. (2021). Ethics programs, perceived corporate social responsibility and job satisfaction. Journal of Business Ethics, 77(2), 159–172.

West, D. M., & Allen, J. R. (2020). How artificial intelligence is transforming the world. Brookings Institution.