Pastors' Academy

Four things that AI can't replace in the life of a Pastor: 1. Prayer 2. Wrestling with Scripture 3. Pastoral judgement/experience 4. Personal prescence (From @paullintott's insightful sessions yesterday)

"Wisdom is grounded in relationship with God, biblical wisdom. Ai doesn't have that... artificial intelligence does not equal understanding. And output, however convincing it is, is not the same as insight." Paul Lintott

"...Even though it [AI] can speak in very personal tones, it is not personal, it's not morally responsible, and ultimately, in biblical terms, it is not wise." Paul Lintott

"In order to be useful to people as pastors and teachers, you don't need to be an expert in AI... but you do need to understand in broad terms what AI is and what it's not." Paul Lintott

We will be sharing some select quotes from Paul Lintott and others speaking on 'The Pastor and AI' at our Study Day today. @paullintott

Join us this Thursday, February 12th, for 'The Pastor and AI' Study Day, accessible virtually. Paul Lintott and the PA team will explore the issues from a distinctly Christian perspective. Book here: buff.ly/UYip5Og. #LondonSeminary #PastorsAcademy #ChristiansandAI

Still chance to join us on Saturday for our Annual Thanksgiving Service. Johnny Prime, @theFIEC’s Director for London, will be preaching. We will give thanks for the past year and hear testimonies from students who are finishing their Seminary studies.

We're really excited about Affinity member @LondonSeminary's Challenge 50 initiative – they're celebrating their 50th anniversary by raising enough money to support 50 new students on their pastoral training course. They'd love to have your help. affinity.org.uk/member-stories…

This was very good. ⁦@LondonSeminary⁩ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lon…

"These 40 years and more have I served Him, blessed be His name! And I have had nothing but love from Him." - Spurgeon's last sermon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, 7 June 1891. Historic, June '25. Links: Good News for London (@gracepubbooks) goodnewsforlondon.org The Story of John Wesley instagram.com/reel/DKBtgSbI_… CHL's Summer Fest: God of God, Light of Light christianheritagelondon.org/event/summer-f… London Seminary (@LondonSeminary)'s Special Lectures Series londonseminary.org/event/the-hear… Cornhill Summer School (@proctrust) 2025 proctrust.org.uk/event_details.… Center Church Unpacked (@londonproject1) thelondonproject.co.uk/center-church-…

"The Heart of the Matter: Issues of Pastoral Life and Ministry" Join our Summer Special Lectures, given by Pastors' Academy staff and a guest speaker. The lectures are intended for pastors and those preparing for ministry, but others may be interested. eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-heart-of…

Thank you to those of you who joined us for our recent Keeping Fresh & Digging Deep study day!

NEW EPISODES of the LS & PA podcast. In June 2024 we hosted Dr Nick Needham for a week of lectures on church history. The first five sessions are now available! Find 'London Seminary & the Pastors' Academy' on your favourite podcast app.

We have a number of events happening this week! 14th May - Ethics Study Day on The Doctrine of Concupiscence in Cheltenham 15th May - Study Day on Keeping Fresh & Digging Deep at London Seminary 17th May - Women’s Day – Walking Alongside the Hurting at London Seminary

🎉As London Seminary’s 50th anniversary approaches, it looks to the future with an ambitious aim. @LondonSeminary @billjames1689 Read more as the seminary celebrates its history and also looks ahead: e-n.org.uk/uk-news/2025-0…

Andreas describes his experience studying our Master of Theology (ThM) degree. For more information, visit the London Seminary website.

Taylor describes his experience studying our Master of Theology (ThM) degree. For more information, visit the London Seminary website.

For more information and tickets, visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/keeping-fres…

Steven Bowers and Malcolm MacGregor invite you to London Seminary on 15 May, when the Pastoral Team and Garry Williams will host a study day focusing on how pastors can "keep fresh" in ministry and "dig deep" in their theological development.