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Policy on the Use of Generative AI in the Workplace

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Vision: The Role of AI in Our Work

Generative AI, including tools like ChatGPT, can be a powerful creative partner—an enhancer of ideas, a productivity booster, and a brainstorming assistant. It is a tool to enhance your God given gifts, not replace your God given gifts.

We value authenticity, vision, and the human touch. AI should never be used to mask our voice, our values, or our responsibility. It should be invisible in its support. Its influence should elevate your work without drawing attention to itself.

Scope & Definitions

This policy applies to all organizational use of generative AI tools for any work created, posted, printed, or published on behalf of Tree of Life Open Bible Church, including but not limited to:

  • Text-based AI systems (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
  • Image generators (e.g., Midjourney, DALL·E, Canva’s AI tools)
  • Video generators (e.g., Sora, Synthesia, Pictory)
  • Audio/speech generators (e.g., ElevenLabs, Lovo, text-to-speech tools)

“Generative AI” refers to any tool that produces new content (text, image, video, audio, etc.) based on user input.

Core Principle: Supplemental, Not Replacement

AI is a supplement to your voice, not a substitute for your voice.

Use it to:

  • Enhance clarity
  • Spark ideas
  • Reframe content for a specific audience
  • Edit, summarize, or outline concepts

Do not use it to:

  • Generate unedited, generic content for distribution
  • Replace your theological study, reflection, or prayer life
  • Take over human creativity or connection

Limits and Responsibilities

Generative AI is a tool—not an authority, not a source of truth, and not an excuse to disengage from the work. You must:

  • Fact-check all AI-generated content
  • Personalize and adapt anything produced by AI before sharing it
  • Use discernment: AI can introduce biases or false information (“hallucinations”) without warning
  • Be cautious with tone: If the voice feels robotic or “too polished,” revise it until it feels natural and true to our community
  • You take ownership and responsibility for whatever AI content you have generated.

Prohibited Uses of Generative AI

Do not use AI to:

  • Quote or paraphrase the Bible. Look up Scripture yourself. If AI provides a reference, verify it (and use tools like BibleGateway.com to confirm).
  • Translate or interpret the Bible, Hebrew, or Greek. Use trusted resources and engage with pastoral or scholarly support when needed.
  • Act as a theological authority. AI is not a substitute for study, community discernment, or spiritual leadership.
  • Personify God or write as if from God’s voice. This includes AI-generated prophetic words, letters from God, or personified responses.
  • Write prayers you will personally pray or lead. AI can help explore prayer themes or structures, but personal prayer must come from personal connection.
  • Impersonate real people Do not use AI to mimic another individual’s voice, likeness, writing style, or identity without their consent.

Other Specific Limitations

Voiced Content:

  • Use of AI-generated speech should be extremely limited, regardless of how lifelike or realistic they may seem. Human connection matters more than polish.

Image Use:

  • Photo-realistic images should be used only for abstract or background art, not as the primary visual focal point.
  • AI images should never be used to portray boosted audience;
  • AI should never be used to represent a real person who attended an event.
  • AI-generated photorealistic Biblical characters should be used sparingly and thoughtfully.
  • Images of God or Jesus should be rarely, if ever, used to maintain reverence and theological integrity. AI images of God should never be used to invoke adoration or worship.
  • Citing AI Art: AI-generated images should be clearly labeled or cited when used, to maintain transparency and preserve the authenticity of our visual brand.

AI Content Frequency:

Be mindful of the volume of AI-generated content. There should be a balance between AI-enhanced and human-created work to keep our voice and presence grounded, relational, and real.

AI Best Practices

  • Own your voice. If AI starts the idea, you should finish it.
  • Don’t paste and post. Rewrite, contextualize, and make it yours.
  • Use AI for structure, not soul. It can’t feel, reflect, or pray—but you can.
  • Ask questions, don’t outsource answers. Use AI to help you think, not to think for you.

Conclusion: A Tool, Not a Crutch

AI can support your work, but it should never replace the heart behind it.

Your creativity, compassion, and care are irreplaceable.

Let AI serve the mission—but never steer it.

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