The Digital Ministry Conference

Gregory Richardson is the founder of 6 Levers AI, a Dallas firm that helps executives, business owners, pastors, and nonprofit leaders put artificial intelligence to work without losing sight of what their organizations stand for. He has delivered more than 100 workshops and trained over 500 leaders. His CREATE framework, a six-stage method built for non-technical decision makers, was published this year by Springer in the proceedings of the 2026 Intelligent Systems Conference, drawing on an analysis of 214 AI implementation engagements. He is the author of 6 Technology Levers and a certified Lego Serious Play facilitator, and he speaks regularly on AI adoption, data readiness, and the security questions leaders should ask before they deploy.

Miles DeBenedictis is the Senior Pastor of Cross Connection Church in Escondido, California, a PhD student in AI Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the founder of Nomion AI. A pastor, apologist, and ethicist, he writes at the intersection of theology, technology, and culture, convinced that the AI debate is really an anthropology debate, and that the church has something to say about it. After more than 27 years in pastoral ministry, he now builds the same AI tools he studies and writes about. He's a husband and father of four.

Natchi Lazarus is an author, consultant and keynote speaker specializing in social media and AI for ministry. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and media, he is the Founder and CEO of Connected Church Academy, which equips the Body of Christ for the AI era. His latest book, Spirit-Led Intelligence, tackles critical questions about how to live a Spirit-led life with AI and future tech. His first book, The Connected Church, is a bestseller used as a textbook in media programs at Christian universities and seminaries across the US and internationally. He regularly shares strategies, tips, tools and tactics on his social media channels, podcasts and newsletter to help the faith-based community. His teaching combines clarity, deep thinking and theological grounding with practical strategy, helping leaders move confidently toward wise AI adoption.

Chad Williams loves helping ministries multiply their digital impact. As CEO with Five Q, he has the privilege of serving ministries like Answers in Genesis, Ligonier, Voice of the Martyrs, Revive Our Hearts, AWANA and many others. Under his leadership, Five Q has built the world's first website personalization platform specifically for ministries and non-profits. Away from work, Chad enjoys bow hunting, reading and hanging out with his family.

Josh Kashorek is the Director of AI Operations & Innovation at Five Q, where he helps the team and the ministries it serves put AI to work in ways that keep people first. Before stepping into this role, he led marketing and revenue operations at Five Q, and he is still a data enthusiast at heart who is happiest digging into spreadsheets and analytics. He brings that practical, numbers-driven lens to helping ministry leaders find where AI can truly multiply their impact. When he's away from his desk, you'll find him hiking in the Adirondacks with his wife and five kids.