Technology as Stewardship, Not Just a Tool

Most leaders ask the wrong question about AI. "Can I use this?" has a very short conversation these days ... the answer to almost everything is yes. The steward asks a different question: "Should I, and how?" That shift changes everything about how you approach technology decisions.

In this episode, Jeremy introduces the steward's mindset for AI adoption, the framework that separates organizations that use AI wisely from those that drift into it reactively. He walks through four questions every steward asks before adopting any significant tool: What does it actually do? What does it do poorly? What happens to me when I use it regularly? And what happens to the people I serve? Then he introduces the four pillars of an AI-ready organization — Safety, Alignment, Transparency, and Flexibility — and shows what each one looks like in practice.

This episode is where the series shifts from honest assessment to building something. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for evaluating any AI decision, and a first draft of the principles your organization needs to use AI well.

Download the free companion workbook at https://nonprofitfundraising.com/ai

The Christian Leader's Guide to AI: https://amzn.to/3RvXyoA

Virtuous Study: https://virtuous.org/blog/2026-nonprofit-ai-adoption-report/

BBS & Associates: https://servantheart.com

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