At Gloo, we define values-aligned AI simply and clearly:

Artificial intelligence that supports human flourishing – wrapped with theological guidance, ethical guardrails, and safety.

That definition matters, because not all AI is created equal—and for the Church, the difference is critical.

Why the Church Can’t Afford Neutral AI

AI is already shaping how people search for truth, process Scripture, and make decisions about their lives. Congregants are asking AI questions about faith, morality, relationships, and suffering—often before they ask a pastor or trusted leader.

The assumption many make is that AI is neutral. It isn’t.

Every AI system reflects:

• The data it was trained on

• The values of the company that built it

• The incentives it is optimized for

Most mainstream AI tools are optimized for speed, scale, and engagement—not discipleship, pastoral care, or spiritual formation.

For churches, that gap matters deeply.

What Values-Aligned AI Actually Means

Values-aligned AI is not about sprinkling faith language on top of technology. It is about foundational alignment.

At Gloo, that means AI that is intentionally designed to:

• Support human flourishing, not just productivity or engagement

• Operate within theological guidance, respecting biblical truth and a Christian worldview

• Include ethical guardrails, preventing misuse, bias, or harmful outputs

• Prioritize safety, especially for families, churches, and vulnerable users

This kind of AI doesn’t replace pastors or leaders. It reinforces their role by extending trusted guidance into moments when people are searching—often alone, late at night, or outside traditional church settings.

Why Human Flourishing Is the North Star

The Church has always cared about more than information. It cares about formation.

Human flourishing means helping people:

• Grow in wisdom, not just knowledge

• Discern truth in a noisy world

• Live integrated, faithful lives

• Become all they were born to be

AI that isn’t aligned to this vision can subtly shape people in the opposite direction—toward fragmentation, anxiety, and shallow answers.

Values-aligned AI keeps flourishing—not efficiency—as the goal.

Why This Matters for Church Leaders Right Now

Church leaders are already stretched thin. Expectations are high. Resources are limited. And the pace of change is relentless.

Values-aligned AI can serve the Church by:

• Making trusted content more accessible beyond Sunday

• Helping people find biblically grounded answers throughout the week

• Reducing administrative burden so leaders can focus on people

• Ensuring AI-driven tools reflect the Church’s values—not contradict them

The alternative is to allow formation to occur elsewhere, shaped by systems the Church neither controls nor agrees with.

How Gloo is Supporting the Church

Gloo exists to shape technology as a force for good, serving the Church so that people can flourish and communities thrive. Our vision is to see a world where every person can flourish and be all they were born to be.

By wrapping AI with theological guidance, ethical guardrails, and safety, Gloo helps churches engage modern technology without compromising their convictions, ultimately allowing churches to steward influence wisely in a digital age.

Values-aligned AI gives the Church a way to participate in the future—faithfully, responsibly, and with confidence.

The Opportunity Ahead

AI will continue to shape how people search, learn, and grow.

The question is whether the Church will lead with wisdom—or be shaped by tools built without it.

Values-aligned AI is not about fearing technology or adopting it blindly. It’s about using powerful tools in service of what has always mattered most: truth, trust, and human flourishing.

And that’s a future worth building toward.