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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CHURCH

In writing this article, I gave ChatGPT the following prompt: “From the perspective of an LCMS Lutheran, give me six ways that AI can be used in church work and three cautions when implementing any sort of AI.” What follows is the response, with my additions or clarifications in italics.

Prayer Requests

The family and friends of Dr. George Locke (Commissioned Emeritus, former Michigan District Superintendent of Schools), who passed away on October 13 ... Rev. Dr. Glenn & Susan Fluegge

(Lutheran Heritage Foundation) as they prepare to move to Michigan to begin his work as LHF's new executive director ... The family and friends of Mrs. Barbara Unger (Retired teacher, widow of the late Rev. Ralph Unger), who passed away on October 14 ... We are praying for this week's congregations, schools, and ministries: Lutheran High Westland; POBLO, Clinton Twp.; Trinity, Oscoda; Ohio District.

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District News

UPDATED COMPENSATION GUIDE AND CALCULATOR TOOL

The Michigan District's Compensation Guide and Calculator Tool have been updated. These guidelines are intended to assist congregations in planning equitable and financially sound standards for compensation of its workers. To download, click here.

OFFICE CLOSURE

The District office will be closed on Thursday, October 22, for an off-site staff meeting. CEF and LSEM will remain open.

More information on our upcoming events can be found here.

ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

October 27 | Macomb

All Admissions leaders and principals wearing that hat are invited to attend the Annual Admissions Workshop on October 27, at St. Peter, Macomb. The workshop begins at 10 a.m. There will be significant discussion started by MANS on the Federal Tax Scholarship and Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). The workshop is free to attend. Register here.

ROSTER CHANGES

For the latest commissioned roster changes, click here.

Other News and Events

Seasonal events from congregations, schools, and organizations can be found here.

E-classified

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The MOST Ministries Board of Directors is currently seeking a full-time executive director, upon the retirement of its current director, to manage the overall business of MOST Ministries. A full job description can be found here. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and any questions to MOSTExecutiveDirectorSearch@mostministries.org no later than November 15, 2026.

BLUE HYMNALS

Mt. Calvary, Greenville has 10 to 15 of the Blue hymnals that are free for pick up or arrange shipping. If interested, send an email to office@mountcalvarylutheran.org.

FREE PING PONG TABLE

Christ Our Savior, Livonia has a ping pong table free for pick up. In great condition. Folds up for storage. If interested, call Liesl Young at 248.416.0654 or send an email to lrosereads413@outlook.com.