March 13, 2026 — United States A recent survey of executives from the nation’s 1,000 largest Christian ministries shows that 86% of organizations are either actively using artificial intelligence for key operations or have experimented with it, signaling increased technology integration in faith-based work.
The quarterly survey, conducted by MinistryWatch since October 2022, gathered responses from 99 ministry executives, 94% of whom hold top roles such as CEO, president or executive director. Among the organizations, 27% employ AI for vital functions including fundraising, research and content creation, while 59% have tested it without making it integral to operations. Only 14% reported never or almost never using AI.
Executive Personal Usage
Personal adoption among leaders is also high, with 47% of executives using AI often or every day in their roles, 37% using it occasionally and 15% avoiding it altogether. These figures reflect broader trends in nonprofit AI integration, as noted in a related Bonterra study conducted with Hanover Research.
Survey Background
MinistryWatch’s ongoing polling tracks evolving technology use among Christian nonprofit leaders. The latest results, reported by Kim Roberts for The Baptist Paper and originally published by MinistryWatch, indicate steady growth in AI application despite persistent concerns about its potential pitfalls.