Leveraging on Creativity and Credibility of Artificial Intelligence for Expository Preaching and As A Transformative Approach in Contemporary Christianity

Preaching is essential to all religions, although the way and manner vary from one faith to another. In Christianity, expository preaching is a key method that entails setting forth the message of the biblical text to communicate its meaning for contemporary audiences. In this digital age, traditional expository preaching is facing engagement challenges. With artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeating everyday life, its integration into expository preaching can enhance creativity and credibility. However, awareness and adoption of this new technological innovation within churches remain limited. This study explores the applicability, challenges, and potential of AI in enhancing expository preaching. Using exploratory and descriptive research methods, this study draws on Internet and library resources to present findings under key thematic sections. It is discovered that AI has started to influence expository preaching in the contemporary Christianity. The study concludes that the church must consciously and cautiously embrace AI to improve the inclusivity, engagement, and impact of expository preaching, thus fostering Christlikeness in believers and within Christendom. Finally, the study recommended among others that the use of AI in preparation and presentation of expository preaching in Christendom should be encouraged. Also, seminars, workshops and in-service training should be organized for pastors/church leaders to enable them acquire knowledge and skills about designing, selection, production and the use of AI.