Let’s be honest—being a Christian content creator can feel like a full-time job (on top of your actual full-time job).
Between writing devotionals, making videos, scheduling social posts, responding to comments, creating thumbnails, finding the right keywords, and praying for inspiration, the workload can be overwhelming.
That’s where AI comes in—not to replace you, your creativity, or the Holy Spirit—but to help you do more of what you’re called to do, with less stress and more efficiency.
Why AI Tools Accelerate Growth
AI tools work like digital assistants.
They help you write faster, design better, research smarter, and reach more people—all without needing a team of editors, marketers, or video editors.
Instead of spending hours doing the little things, you can focus on what matters: sharing the Gospel, encouraging others, and building a community rooted in truth and love.
Plus, AI learns from millions of data points.
That means it can help you spot content trends, find keywords Christians are searching for, and package your message in a way that connects with people right when they need it.
But is it ethical for Christians to use AI?
It’s a fair question.
As Christians, we’re called to walk in integrity, and new tech like AI can sometimes feel like a gray area.
But here’s the good news: using AI isn’t inherently unethical.
It’s a tool—just like a microphone, a camera, or the printing press.
What matters is how you use it.
Are you being honest about your message?
Are you seeking to glorify God, not just gain followers?
Are you avoiding shortcuts that compromise truth?
If your answer is yes, then you can absolutely use AI as a tool for Kingdom work.
Now let’s dive into some of the best AI tools for Christian content creators that will help you work smarter, grow faster, and stay focused on your mission.
1. ChatGPT (Writing Assistant)
Perfect for writing devotionals, email newsletters, blog posts, or podcast scripts.
You can give it a Bible verse and ask it to brainstorm titles, outlines, or even questions for small group discussion.
It’s not a theologian, so you’ll want to fact-check and bring in your own voice, but it can help you get past writer’s block and start creating.
Cost: Free or $20/month for pro
Best For: Bloggers, podcasters, and pastors who write often
2. TubeBuddy (YouTube Optimization)
If you’re building a Christian YouTube channel—whether it’s sermons, testimonies, Bible journaling, or faith-based vlogs—TubeBuddy is a lifesaver.
It uses AI to help you find keywords, write better titles, and optimize tags so your videos can rank and reach the right audience.
Cost: Free with paid upgrades starting at $4.50/month
Best For: YouTubers and video-based teachers
3. Jasper (Copywriting)
Jasper is a more advanced writing assistant that specializes in marketing-style content.
It’s perfect for writing sales pages for your devotional journals, email sequences for your online Bible study, or captions for Instagram.
Cost: Starts at $39/month
Best For: Christian entrepreneurs, course creators, and shop owners
4. Canva Magic Design (Graphic Design with AI)
Canva’s AI features like Magic Design and Magic Write can help you instantly generate layouts, visuals, and even headlines for social posts or thumbnails.
If you run a ministry Instagram, or need to design church event flyers, this is a great go-to.
Cost: Free or $12.99/month for Pro
Best For: Visual storytellers and Instagram users
5. Descript (Video Editing & Transcription)
This is one of the best tools for turning your sermon, devotional video, or testimony into a podcast or written blog.
You can edit video by editing the transcript, remove filler words with one click, and create audiograms for social media.
Cost: Free with paid plans starting at $12/month
Best For: Christian YouTubers and podcasters
6. Vidyo.ai (Video Repurposing)
Vidyo.ai uses AI to turn long-form content (like a sermon or livestream) into bite-sized clips for YouTube Shorts, Reels, or TikTok.
It adds captions automatically and helps you stay active on social media without creating new content from scratch.
Cost: Free and paid plans starting at $20/month
Best For: Ministers, speakers, and online pastors
7. Surfer SEO (Keyword Research + Writing Assistant)
When writing blog posts about Christian topics like “trusting God in hard times” or “Bible verses about anxiety,”
Surfer helps you identify the best keywords, structure your post for SEO, and rank higher in Google.
Believe it or not, the key words you target on a blog post can mean the difference between a ton of visitors and just a few (or none).
You can have 2 blog posts about essentially the same thing, but if one is optimized for specific keywords with high search volumes and the other is not then the optimized one will likely rank and pull in traffic while the other one will fizzle out.
Cost: Starts at $59/month
Best For: Christian bloggers and writers who want to grow traffic
8. Keywords Everywhere (SEO Research)
This browser extension shows you keyword search volume right in your Google searches.
You’ll know how many people are searching for “Christian encouragement for moms” or “Bible study for beginners” and how hard it is to rank for each topic.
Cost: Pay-as-you-go ($10 can last months)
Best For: Anyone doing keyword research on a budget
9. Lumen5 (AI Video Creation)
Lumen5 lets you turn blog posts into short videos, complete with stock video, music, and animated text. It’s a great way to repurpose written content into something more engaging and visual—perfect for Facebook or YouTube.
Cost: Free to start; paid plans begin at $29/month
Best For: Christian bloggers and speakers who want to reach visual learners
10. Otter.ai (AI Transcription)
Use Otter to transcribe your sermons, podcast episodes, interviews, or voice notes.
This makes it easy to repurpose your content into articles, devotionals, or social captions.
Cost: Free up to 300 minutes/month
Best For: Pastors, podcasters, and teachers
11. Notion AI (Productivity + Writing)
Notion AI helps with writing, summarizing notes, managing to-do lists, and even planning content calendars.
It’s great for keeping your content creation organized—especially if you’re managing a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, and newsletter all at once.
Cost: Free with AI add-on starting at $8/month
Best For: Multi-platform creators and organized thinkers
12. Grammarly (AI Writing Assistant)
Grammarly not only checks grammar and spelling, but now it uses AI to improve tone, clarity, and engagement.
It’s especially helpful when writing emails, devotionals, or website content that needs to sound professional yet compassionate.
Cost: Free with upgrades
Best For: Writers and editors of any kind
13. SocialBee (AI Social Media Scheduler)
SocialBee uses AI to help you write, schedule, and recycle content across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
You can batch create posts for your ministry or brand and stay consistent without daily effort.
Cost: Starts at $29/month
Best For: Christian influencers, nonprofits, and community leaders
14. ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation)
Want to create narrated devotionals, Bible stories for kids, or faith-based audiobooks but don’t like recording your own voice?
ElevenLabs creates incredibly realistic voiceovers using AI.
Cost: Free to start; paid plans vary
Best For: Creators building audio content, especially children’s ministry
15. Pictory (Script to Video Creation)
Pictory lets you turn a written script into a video using stock footage, text overlays, and AI voiceovers.
If you write a devotional or teaching, you can easily turn it into a polished video with minimal effort.
Cost: Starts at $19/month
Best For: Christian educators and online preachers
Final Thoughts: Using AI with Purpose and Peace
AI isn’t a replacement for your calling—it’s a tool that can support your calling.
As a Christian content creator, your voice still matters.
Your heart, your convictions, your relationship with the Lord—those are irreplaceable.
But with AI, you can lighten the load and focus more on sharing your message, encouraging others, and spreading hope in a world that desperately needs it.
So don’t be afraid to use these tools.
Pray over your content.
Ask for wisdom in how you create.
And then get to work—with joy, confidence, and a little help from the digital assistants God has allowed us to have access to in todays world.
Your message matters. Let’s use every tool available to make sure it’s heard.
AI in Education
AI and GAI are also transforming education. To help schools traverse this rapidly changing field we have recently launched a company to help principals, district leaders, and states navigate all the changes.
- It can be found at unlockingeducation.com.
- To join the conversation on Facebook please check out our growing AI in Education Facebook Group.
- If your a podcast junkie (like I am) and enjoy this topic, my wife (who is finishing her doctorate studying AI in education) has a podcast all about AI in education.
Feel free to check it out below and leave a review (if you’re so inclined).
- If you’d like a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, visit our salvation page.
God Bless,
Jason and Daniele
