Christopher Benek

Latest

• 
  May 25, 2026

  Why the Pope’s new AI encyclical isn't enough for local churches

  It will happen inside local congregations because the actual impact of AI is profoundly contextual.

• 
  Feb 28, 2026

  What church leaders get wrong about artificial intelligence

  The real question is whether AI will remain a servant or quietly become an authority.

• 
  Feb 19, 2025

  Digital Beatitudes: How-to guide for Christian online etiquette

  As Christians navigate these digital spaces, a pressing question arises: What is appropriate digital behavior?

• 
  Sep 27, 2024

  People are tired of Church drama

  Before any church can grow, it has to eliminate the drama from its midst.

• 
  Sep 14, 2024

  When humans can live forever, will people still follow Jesus?

  Will we need Jesus if we technologically achieve immortality?

• 
  Sep 8, 2018

  Facebook Hosts Posts Encouraging You to Fight So That They Can Make More Money

  How many times have you been on Facebook only to see an inflammatory post that you just felt compelled to comment on?

• 
  Mar 21, 2018

  The Erroneous Notion That Is Causing an Exodus From the Church

  People are fleeing the institutional church and there should be no question as to why this exodus is happening.

• 
  Mar 5, 2018

  The Technology That Can Destroy the Church and the World As We Know It

  In 2013 an Oxford Study indicated that up to one half of all jobs in the United States are at risk of being fully automated in the next 20 years. We need to prepare for it.

• 
  Oct 21, 2017

  How to Prevent an Artificial Intelligence God

  Humanity's best future will happen with the proper stewarding of science and technology. How can we assure such stewardship?

• 
  Sep 26, 2017

  Christians Follow Jesus First, Not the USA

  If you struggle with the concept of someone kneeling during the national anthem then you are really going to have a hard time with the coming eschaton.