A free Billion.Global Gathering
Yes, AI can be used for evil and for good. This online event of just over an hour will focus on the good. Two seasoned experts will present ways AI can become an ally in carrying out the mission of Christ. This is free of charge with Billion.Global partners encouraged to invite co-workers who would like to learn ways to put this powerful tool to God-honoring use. Hope you’ll participate!
Meet Our Presenters
Don Barger
Don Barger is the Director of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the International Mission Board, where he spearheads the integration of emerging technologies into ministry and cross-cultural engagement. With over 25 years of experience in church planting, leadership development, and digital strategy, he is passionate about equipping others to leverage AI for Kingdom impact. Donald is the author of Unreadable: Another Book You Probably Won’t Read and is a frequent speaker on the intersection of faith, innovation, and technology.
Ted Esler
Ted Esler is the President of MissioNexus, an association of agencies and churches representing hundreds of mission agencies and churches. Ted worked in the computer industry before serving in the Balkans during the 1990’s. In 2000, Ted became the Canadian director of Pioneers and three years later moved to Orlando to join Pioneers USA’s leadership team. He was appointed the President of MissioNexus in 2015. His most recent book is The Innovation Crisis, Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry you Lead. Ted has a PhD in Intercultural Studies (Fuller Theological Seminary, 2012).