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Church & Technology Summit Johannesburg

Augst 26-28, 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa

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Advancing Ministry Through Innovation

CTS Johannesburg is a high-impact 2½-day gathering equipping pastors and ministry leaders to lead with clarity and confidence in a rapidly evolving digital world. Through practical strategy and innovation, it empowers churches to build sustainable digital ministry models, strengthen operations, engage the next generation, and navigate challenges like AI, cybersecurity, and misinformation—because today, technology is no longer optional, it’s missional.

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Who Should Attend

  • Senior and Lead Pastors
  • Executive Pastors
  • IT Directors and Tech Teams
  • Media and Production Leaders
  • Church Administrators
  • Youth Pastors
  • Marketplace Leaders
  • Denominational Executives
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SCHEDULE & SESSIONS

Day 1 - Why This Matters Now

Leading the Church in the Age of AI (Keynote)

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how people learn, communicate, and make decisions. This keynote challenges church leaders to understand its urgency and engage it without compromising doctrine—equipping the Church to lead with wisdom and spiritual authority in an AI-driven world.

What Every Pastor Must Know About AI in the Next 3 Years

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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Technology is advancing rapidly, impacting every area of ministry—from preaching to leadership. This session helps pastors understand what’s coming, what matters now, and how to prepare their churches without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Faith, Innovation & the Future of Africa (Fireside Chat)

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Africa is at a pivotal moment where faith, innovation, and technology are converging. This conversation brings together leaders to explore how the Church can shape the future—focusing on opportunity, responsibility, and leading thoughtful innovation across the continent.

Digital Leadership Without Losing Spiritual Authority

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Technology can enhance ministry, but leadership must stay rooted in discernment and spiritual credibility. This session equips pastors to lead digital change without losing authority, trust, or vision.

AI Ethics, Theology & Discernment (Keynote)

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2:45 AM - 3:45 AM

As AI becomes more capable, the Church must wrestle with serious theological and ethical questions. This keynote explores truth, bias, dignity, and discernment—challenging leaders to set boundaries and guide ethical engagement.

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Day 2 - What Leaders Must Build Now

Building an AI-Ready Church Culture (Keynote)

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Technology adoption is less about tools and more about culture. This keynote equips churches to build the mindset, trust, and leadership needed to engage AI responsibly and shape the conversation, not just inherit it.

Social Media That Actually Reaches People

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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Many churches post consistently but see little impact. This session helps leaders improve reach, engagement, and visibility by understanding audience behavior, platform strengths, and digital trust in a mobile-first world.

Church as Economic Catalyst (Fireside Chat)

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Churches are spiritual anchors but can also drive economic empowerment. This conversation explores how they can address unemployment and opportunity gaps through training, mentorship, and community development.

Build Your 12-Month Church Technology Roadmap

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Many leaders know technology matters but aren’t sure where to start. This session provides clear next steps and a practical framework to align technology decisions with ministry priorities.

Deepfakes, Misinformation & Digital Discernment

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2:45 AM - 3:45 AM

False content is harder to detect and easier to spread. This session equips leaders to recognize misinformation, protect their communities, and strengthen digital discernment in an age of convincing deception.

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Day 3 - What Must Happen Next

Building Systems Before Growth Demands It

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Many ministries struggle not from lack of vision, but weak systems. This session shows how strong operations, governance, and infrastructure create sustainable capacity for growth and effective ministry.

AI and Youth: Opportunity or Threat?

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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

AI is shaping how young people learn, think, and communicate. This session helps leaders guide youth with discernment and digital literacy so technology becomes a tool for connection, not disconnection.

Leading the Digitally Empowered Church

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Digital transformation now impacts every church. This session equips leaders to make sound decisions, empower teams, and lead confidently with clarity as ministry meets technology.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Change Bible Church

485 Makau Street, Tsolo,
Katlehong, 1431, South Africa

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