This seminar explores the growing presence of Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the life and mission of the church. Participants will gain an understanding of science of Artificial Intelligence.
The talk aims to answer some of the question we may have about Artificial Intelligence, such as, What is and is not AI? Where is AI impacting/affecting out society? What does it mean to use tools that can generate content, make predictions, or shape human behaviour? Just as importantly, the talk will address the ethical implications of using or not using AI – exploring whether use/not use of AI may hinder accessibility, stewardship, or effective engagement with the world the church seeks to serve.
This Talk invites church leaders and congregants to engage AI with wisdom rather than fear, discernment rather than uncritical adoption. We will reflect on how the church/ministry can faithfully navigate emerging technologies while remaining centered on our calling to bear witness to Christ, nurturing authentic faith, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
📆 Saturday, 23 May 2026
🕑 9.30am – 12noon
📍 Covenant Chapel, Level 4
🗣️ Dr Kelvin Chong (SBC) & Assoc. Prof. Tham Chen Khong (NUS)
Register here by 17 May 2026.
Dr. CHONG C.M. Kelvin has many years of experience in electronic and electrical engineering as well as the information technology industry. Previously, he represented Malaysia in the Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA). He is a Malaysian-born Chinese, who later moved to Australia, where he established his family and career, and was subsequently called to pursue PhD studies in Hong Kong. His main research areas include Byzantine patristics, technology ethics, and theology of technology. Before serving at SBC, Dr. Chong was a visiting lecturer at two universities in Hong Kong.
Dr Tham Chen Khong has worked on AI and machine learning for three decades. As an associate professor at NUS, his work focusses on applying AI and wireless sensing in communication, manufacturing, transportation and energy systems. He is a domain leader at the NUS AI Institute. By the grace of God, he is happily married to Tessa and is a PLMC Apprentice Cell Group Leader.
