Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s woven into everyday life for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. From homework help to creative projects, students are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, experimenting with AI art, and scrolling past deep fakes on their feeds. It’s transforming how they learn, create, and even think about themselves.
So what does this mean for leaders, parents, and those discipling the next generation? Let’s look at three major ways AI is shaping students—and how we can respond with wisdom, clarity, and hope.
1. AI as a Learning & Creative Partner
Students increasingly turn to AI for quick answers, writing assistance, and even art creation. On one hand, AI can boost creativity and help with homework. On the other, it can blur the lines between original thought and generated content.
• Many students rely on AI for instant validation or to test new ideas.
• It can speed up projects—but also short-circuit the process of deep thinking.
What this means for leaders: Encourage students to use AI as a tool, not a crutch. Help them think critically about what they create and consume.
Helpful resources:
2. Faith and Identity in an AI World
AI-generated content floods social feeds daily—from filters to full-blown deep fakes. For students, this raises tough questions about authenticity, truth, and identity.
• Deep fakes and AI personas distort reality, making it harder to know what’s real.
• The line between “real me” and “online me” grows blurrier every year.
What this means for leaders: Students need to know their worth and identity don’t come from shifting digital mirrors—but from the unchanging truth of Christ. Help them anchor their lives in the gospel rather than the noise of AI-fed images.
Helpful resources:
• Gospel Coalition: Christians & AI
3. Leading with a Redemptive Vision for Tech
Technology itself isn’t good or bad—it’s a tool. What matters is how it’s used.
• AI can connect, create, and even inspire when guided by wisdom.
• Leaders who model healthy tech boundaries set a powerful example.
What this means for leaders: Be proactive in conversations about AI. Show students how to engage with technology thoughtfully, balancing enthusiasm with caution—and always pointing back to God’s truth.
Helpful resources:
• Axis Culture Translator (weekly culture & tech updates)
Final Thought: Be the Voice of Clarity in the AI Noise
The next generation is stepping into a world where AI influences almost everything. Your role is to help them navigate these changes with discernment, courage, and faith.
Stay curious. Stay compassionate. And keep pointing them to the One who never changes.
— The R.A.G.E. Team
