Andrew Esparza – AI, Data, and the Future of Kingdom Impact

Mark Rowan — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:01:30 +0000

What if churches and Christian organizations had the same level of insight into their communities as major corporations?

That’s the question Andrew Esparza, founder of Kingdom Analytics, is helping answer.

In a recent episode of the 2000 Cubit Rule podcast, Andrew joined Mark Rowan for a fascinating conversation about AI, data, generosity, and how Christian leaders can wisely navigate the rapidly changing world of technology.

The discussion explored everything from artificial intelligence and church trends to donor-advised funds and the future crisis of purpose many people may face as technology reshapes work and culture.

From Theme Parks to Kingdom Analytics

Andrew’s journey into analytics was anything but predictable.

Growing up around the theme park industry through his father’s work, Andrew originally pursued design and tourism. He later worked with churches and organizations connected to the theme park and experience design world, including work around church environments and community engagement.

But while serving churches, he noticed a major problem.

Many ministries were making huge decisions, including multimillion-dollar building projects, without truly understanding their communities.

That realization eventually led to the creation of Kingdom Analytics, an organization focused on helping churches, schools, ministries, and Christian businesses better understand the people they are called to serve.

Understanding the “Signs of the Times”

Andrew compared modern analytics to the biblical tribe of Issachar, described as leaders who “understood the signs of the times” and knew what Israel should do.

The goal of Kingdom Analytics is not manipulation or replacing prayer and discernment.

Instead, it is about stewardship.

By studying community trends, demographics, family struggles, and behavioral patterns, churches can better identify real ministry needs in their communities.

For example:

Communities struggling with addiction may need recovery ministries
Areas facing loneliness may need stronger community groups
Families under financial stress may need support and counseling resources

The information already exists. The question is whether churches will use it wisely and redemptively.

AI Is Changing Everything

One of the most compelling parts of the conversation focused on artificial intelligence.

Andrew warned that the Church must prepare for what he called a coming “crisis of purpose.” As AI automates more work, many people who have built their identity around careers may struggle to understand their value and purpose.

He explained that previous technological shifts happened gradually, but AI is advancing exponentially.

That means Christian leaders cannot afford to ignore it.

At the same time, Andrew emphasized that AI itself is not inherently evil. Like any tool, it can be used redemptively or destructively.

He encouraged churches and ministries to develop “green light, yellow light, red light” categories for AI use:

Green light: Helpful, ethical, redemptive uses
Yellow light: Uses requiring caution and discernment
Red light: Uses that replace spiritual responsibility or violate biblical values

One memorable phrase from the conversation was:

“Pray before you prompt.”

That mindset reminds believers that wisdom should still come from God first, not simply from technology.

The Hidden Battle for Time

Another major theme was distraction.

Andrew shared research showing that the average American spends roughly forty hours per week on screens outside of work.

That statistic reveals more than just entertainment habits. It points to a deeper issue involving attention, relationships, and spiritual focus.

As AI-generated content becomes more personalized, people risk becoming trapped in increasingly isolated digital worlds.

For Christian leaders, this creates both a challenge and an opportunity:

How do we help people reconnect to authentic community?
How do we disciple people whose attention is constantly fragmented?
How do we make room for God to move in a distracted culture?

These are not future questions anymore. They are present realities.

Generosity with Wisdom

The conversation also took an unexpected but highly practical turn into generosity and stewardship.

Andrew discussed donor-advised funds, a financial strategy that can help Christians give more effectively and tax efficiently.

Rather than giving only from post-tax cash income, donor-advised funds allow appreciated assets to be given in ways that can increase overall Kingdom impact while reducing unnecessary tax burdens.

His heart behind the strategy was simple:

Steward resources wisely
Increase generosity
Expand Kingdom impact

Andrew emphasized that his long-term passion is helping Christians increase their capacity to give strategically and generously.

A Time of Opportunity

Despite the serious topics surrounding AI and technology, Andrew repeatedly emphasized hope over fear.

The rapid changes happening in culture create enormous opportunities for the Church to lead with wisdom, compassion, and truth.

The key is not rejecting technology blindly or embracing it recklessly.

The key is discernment.

Churches, ministries, and Christian businesses that understand both people and technology will be uniquely positioned to serve communities in powerful ways over the coming decade.

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To learn more about Andrew Esparza and Kingdom Analytics, visit: Kingdom Analytics

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Just because someone else is doing it doesn’t mean you should

Mark Rowan — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:51:00 +0000

I don’t remember exactly what the prompt for this image was … maybe “Jesus laughing with a lamb” BUT CLEARLY it didn’t work out.

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Recently I heard the widespread adoption of AI was only a few months long compared to the internet being years before it was universally accepted. So that means everyone has an AI solution or they think they do.

This not an anti-AI post. Maybe an anti-“furry 2-stepping with Jesus” post.

No, the real point here is that whether it is AI or some other business tactic or marketing strategy, we don’t need to jump straight in it without asking first: is it right for me, my business, my ministry?

In the Kingdom of God, my position is that followers of Christ should be making room for God and His wisdom before anything else.

Another believer may have great success doing a particular activity but that does not gives us license to immediately adopt it.

I know I like a good shortcut. AI proliferation is based on that eternal human need to cut corners it seems. While AI, other people’s experience, successes and failures can be great stepping stones for our own efforts, when we lean too much on what someone else is doing verses leaning on God, we can get a weird sheep dancing with Jesus pic … or something.

My suggestion? The 2000 Cubit Rule from Joshua 3:4. Never heard of it? You have not gone this way before so you need to make room for God (ark of covenant) and you will know which way to go.

I think your picture will come out much nicer.

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