AI is here to assist us, not replace us. It should make our workload lighter, not make us switch off our thinking. The other day I was using ChatGPT and I noticed something interesting. I said, “I’m going to DM 1,000 people today.” And the response was basically, “Great, here’s how to do it.” But it didn’t question me. It didn’t ask: - Do you have a team? - Do you have the time? - Do you have a system to track replies? It just agreed. And that made me realise something… I was using AI in dumb mode. Not because AI is dumb, but because I wasn’t thinking critically about what I was asking it to do. Let’s be realistic. Messaging 1,000 people cold is a huge task. Even if someone sent 100 messages per day, that’s still 10 days of work, and that’s before you track responses, follow up, and manage the data. So the real lesson is this: AI works best when we use it as an assistant, not a replacement for thinking. If you’re not sure how to use it properly, there are plenty of ways to learn: - Look up prompt strategies on YouTube - Learn from people already using it well - Explore the prompts already available inside Skool Hub Classroom Many people might not even realise this, but there’s already a prompt section inside Skool Hub you can use. There’s also another AI community Joseph runs where you can access a full library of resources for $50 lifetime access, which is actually pretty useful. And here’s another example of where I had to rethink how I was using AI. I was creating flyers and wanted to personalise them with names. I asked ChatGPT to do it, and it took four hours. All I wanted was the name added to the design. But every time it generated a new version, it changed the entire flyer. Something I could have done quickly myself ended up taking hours because I was forcing AI to do something it wasn’t the best tool for. So I’m curious. How are you using AI? If you’re using ChatGPT: - Which model are you using? - Are you using it for writing, systems, content, outreach?

Here’s the hard truth most churches don’t want to say out loud: Having a few good men who carry a firearm is not a security program. And if they’re not trained, not coordinated, and not working from a clear plan… it can actually create more danger, not less. Most churches are trying to “figure it out” week to week: - No written roles - No briefing process - No coverage map - No communication standard - No after-action review - No repeatable training for volunteers And when seconds matter, “we’ll handle it” isn’t a strategy. ✅ That’s why I built Global Church Security Academy a practical, church-specific community that helps you build a simple, repeatable, Sunday-ready safety system without confusion or burnout. Inside the community, you’ll get: 🛡️ Clear role assignments + Sunday walkthrough checklists 🧾 Done-for-you templates (SOPs, incident reports, AARs, role cards) 🎯 Scenario-based training you can run with volunteers 📚 A growing church-focused training library 📞 Weekly live training + Q&A + real-world problem solving This isn’t fear. This is stewardship. 👉 Want to see where your church is most vulnerable? Comment “ASSESSMENT” and I’ll tell you how to get a free security assessment call with me. Or join the community here: https://www.skool.com/global-church-security-academy-8535/about?ref=abad1fcf507c47559334df81d5e02b17