The Christian educator as prophet, priest, and king: Nurturing moral formation in a ChatGPT era.

This article focuses on the roles Christian educators should adopt in response to ChatGPT and similar generative artificial intelligence (GAI) applications in education, emphasizing holistic student formation. It proposes that Christian educators fulfill three key roles—prophetic (casting a moral vision of truthfulness), priestly (serving students by thoughtfully evaluating curricula and creating safe, explorative learning environments), and kingly (exercising authority through accountability while fostering dialogue)—modeled on the threefold office of Christ as prophet, priest, and king. The article argues against extreme reactions such as outright bans on ChatGPT, advocating instead for nuanced, formative engagement that prepares students to use AI ethically and effectively. It highlights the challenges posed by AI, including potential dishonesty, bias, and misinformation, while also recognizing opportunities for educators to innovate assessments and teach critical interaction with AI tools.