Posts tagged Ryan Panzer
Faithful Preaching in the Digital Age: Leveraging AI Tools

Artificial intelligence is transforming sermon preparation, making it more efficient and accessible. Tools like ChatGPT can generate compelling sermons tailored to specific congregations, enhancing the preaching experience. However, faithful preaching requires more than AI can offer alone. Dr. Karoline Lewis of Luther Seminary emphasizes that while AI can support the homiletical process, preachers must integrate their unique voice and context into sermons. Discover how AI can serve as a valuable co-pilot in sermon crafting, ensuring that the message is both impactful and faithful. Read more on using AI effectively in your preaching in the full post from Ryan Panzer.

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AI in Ministry: Enhancing Communication or Eroding Community?

In his insightful piece in Living Lutheran, Ryan Panzer delves into the intersection of AI and the church, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges posed by AI's rise in ministry and its implications for communal faith. As AI tools like ChatGPT gain traction, the church must navigate the balance between technological advancement and the core values of community and liturgy.

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The Holy and the Hybrid, by Ryan Panzer

After nearly two years of research and writing, Ryan Panzer is excited to share that "The Holy and the Hybrid" is available now to readers. Download the first chapters of The Holy and the Hybrid from Luther Seminary, or buy now wherever books are sold!

You can also listen to a podcast with Ryan Dunn, host of Pastoring in the Digital Parish. In this conversation, they talk about the cultural changes affecting ministry in a digital age.

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Gratitude for our 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

We give thanks to all those who attended and presented at our 2021 Bishop’s Fall Gathering. Your participation strengthens the connection of the people of the Grand Canyon Synod, making us better together for the sake of the Gospel.

In this post we thank Bishop Eaton, Ryan Panzer, Pastor Roberto Trejo Haager, our worship, planning and prayer team, and pastors who shared their hybrid ministry experiences.

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ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer are featured guests at 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

We’re delighted to welcome ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer to our 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering, held online, October 18-19, 2021. All active rostered ministers, retired ministers serving as interim pastors, and synod council members are invited.

Participants are encouraged to download and print this PDF which includes our order of worship, as well as a workbook to use during Ryan Panzer’s hybrid ministry presentation.

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2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering update

We’re excited to share updates on our 2021 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, as we gather under the theme: The Power of Story. We have hotel reservation info for our October 18-20, 2021 event at All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix. Registration is $50.

All active rostered ministers or retired ministers serving as interim pastors are invited to this gathering which will include ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Rev. Roberto Federico Trejo Haager, Pastor President of Iglesia Luterana Mexicana, and Ryan Panzer, author of Grace and Gigabytes. More info on our web page.

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