AI Technology Conference
Human Flourishing in a Digital Age
Calvary Bible Church | Erie Campus
Conference: August 9 | 1-8:30pm
Sermon: August 10 | 8, 9:30, & 11am
In a world shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements, how do we navigate the digital age while remaining deeply rooted in faith? This conference invites students and adults to explore how technology is forming us — and how we, in turn, can shape technology for human flourishing. Through engaging discussions, hands-on workshops, and inspiring presentations, we’ll uncover practical ways to use AI and digital tools wisely, with a Christ-centered perspective. Join us as we explore how we can build a future where technology enriches the human spirit rather than diminishes it. Let’s create a digital age defined not only by intelligence—but by wisdom as we seek to follow Jesus in a tech-driven world.
Video & Audio
The Age of A.I.
Jason Thacker
Kids & Screens
Dr. Robert Bucknam
The A.I. Hype Cycle
T.J. Alumbaugh
Technology & Discipleship
Jennifer Severn
The Digital Public Square
Jason Thacker
Unplugged
Dr. Robert Bucknam
Interview with Jason Thacker
Speaker Panel
Fruitful & Faithful
T.J. Alumbaugh
Audio with Slides
A.I. 101
John Boyle
Audio with Slides
Screens. Family. Jesus.
Jennie Fletemeyer
Audio with Slides
Widsom in the Age of A.I.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES:
Jason Thacker
Senior Fellow at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Jason serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and a senior fellow at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the author or editor of several books, including The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity, Following Jesus in a Digital Age and The Digital Public Square. He also is the co-editor of Baptist Social Ethics and the Essentials in Christian Ethics series.
Dr. Robert Bucknam
M.D., FAAP - Cornerstone Pediatrics
Dr. Bucknam has been married to his wonderful wife for almost 40 years. He is the father of four boys, and currently has ten grandchildren. He and his wife are originally from Boulder, Colorado, and he has been in private practice since 1992. Dr. Bucknam feels it is an absolute privilege to be a pediatrician and loves the experience of watching children and families grow from birth to adulthood. He currently has over 200 second-generation families in his practice! He has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Pediatricians” for over 20 years.
Jennifer Severn
Senior Account Manager at Gloo
Jennifer Severn is a Boulder native and proud CU Buff who was discipled during college by someone from Calvary Bible Church. She’s one of many shaped by Calvary’s legacy of multiplying disciples in Boulder County. Today, she serves as a Senior Account Manager at Gloo, helping churches harness technology for connection and growth. Jennifer and her husband are in a new season with their three young adult kids—one working at Gloo, one headed to Liberty University, and one always making music.
T.J. Alumbaugh
Software Engineer at Google
T.J. Alumbaugh is a software engineer at Google, where he has spent most of his time developing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for Google products. During his 8 years at Google, he helped launch an ML accelerator chip for the Pixel phone line, and has made a number of contributions to TensorFlow Lite, a framework for running AI models on mobile devices. Since returning to AI work in 2023, he has focused on generative AI, with an emphasis on enabling efficient inference of generative models on mobile devices. He has four children with his wife, Katherine, (ages 2, 4, 6, and 8) so he’s usually pretty tired.
Jennie Fletemeyer
Calvary’s Director of Family Ministries
Jennie Fletemeyer serves as the Director of Family Ministries at Calvary Bible Church, overseeing cradle-to-college discipleship. With over 25 years in full-time ministry, she has spoken nationally at camps, churches, and conferences, and is passionate about equipping families to raise the next generation for Christ. Jennie holds a Master of Divinity from Biola University, and thrives at the intersection of faith, leadership, and spiritual formation. She and her husband Chad live in Colorado with their three daughters.
John Boyle
Calvary’s Senior Executive Pastor
John Boyle joined Calvary’s staff team in January of 2004, and has served as the Church Treasurer since 2012. John and his wife Lindsay met while they were students at CU Boulder, and both attended Calvary throughout college. Calvary’s ministries have had significant influence in their lives since then, and they are grateful to be part of Calvary. They were married at Calvary’s Boulder campus in 2005, and have three children McKenna (16), Cooper (14), and Beckett (11). Lindsay is the Chief of Staff for Advanced Surgical Instruments at Medtronic, which she joined in 2006. The Boyle family loves to ski in the winter, and ride mountain bikes in the summer.
SCHEDULE
Human Flourishing
Following Jesus in a Digital Age
12:30 PM | Check-In
Conference Check-In
1 PM | Welcome & Vision
Thomas Milburn
1:15 -1:55 PM | Keynote #1: The Age of AI – Jason Thacker
Jason Thacker offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the profound moral, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence in our rapidly evolving digital world. In his session, Thacker will serve as a thoughtful guide for both skeptics and enthusiasts, examining how AI is shaping our individual lives, relationships, and society as a whole. He will address critical areas such as human identity, sexuality, work, warfare, economics, medicine, parenting, and privacy—highlighting the far-reaching consequences of our growing reliance on intelligent technology. Whether you are concerned about AI’s impact or excited about its possibilities, this talk will provide valuable insights to help navigate the future with wisdom and intentionality.
2-2:25 PM | Talk #1 – Dr. Bob Bucknam
Dr. Bob Bucknam, a graduate of the University of Southern California Medical School and a pediatrician with over 30 years of private practice, brings a unique perspective on the impact of screens on developing minds. Recognized as one of “America’s Top Pediatricians” and “Best Doctors in America,” Dr. Bucknam is also a renowned author and parenting educator, having taught thousands of parents how to raise healthy, well-adjusted children in today’s digital world.
2:25-2:50 PM | Talk #2 – T.J. Alumbaugh
T.J. Alumbaugh is a computer scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has bachelors in Computer Science and Mathematics and a masters in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. T.J. currently works for Google interfacing with Ai on a daily basis.
2:50-3:15 PM | Talk #2 – Jennifer Severn
In this thought-provoking session, Jennifer Severn explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and discipleship—challenging the Church to lead, not lag, in the age of AI. With AI increasingly shaping our beliefs, decisions, and relationships, this talk casts a vision for building values-aligned technology that supports truth, trust, and human flourishing.
Jennifer unpacks how AI is already influencing spiritual questions, identity, and mental health—and invites Christian leaders to think beyond tech trends and into discipleship impact. With real-world examples and a hopeful tone, she calls the Church to take its place in shaping technology that reflects God’s vision for whole-person flourishing.
3:15-3:30 PM | Break
Light snacks available.
3:30-4:15 PM | Keynote #2: The Digital Public Square – Jason Thacker
In our hyper-connected digital age, Christians face unprecedented challenges to truth, faith, and public discourse. From conspiracy theories and censorship to online tribalism and hate speech, the digital public square often feels fractured and hostile. In this keynote, we’ll explore how deep ethical and religious tensions shape these dynamics—and why a robust, gospel-centered public theology is essential. Drawing from pressing issues like religious freedom, privacy, and sexual ethics, this talk will equip leaders to engage the digital world with wisdom, grace, and a distinctly Christian vision for truth, hope, and the common good.
4:15-4:30 PM | Break
Break
4:30-5:15 PM | Breakout Sessions #1
Worship Center | Kids & Screens with Dr. Robert Bucknam
Lobby | Wisdom in the Age of AI: Building Technology That Reflects God’s Values with Jennifer Severn
Student Ministries Room | Fruitful and Faithful: Navigating AI as Image Bearers of God with TJ Alumbaugh
The Peak | AI 101 – Intro for beginners with John Boyle
Trailhead | Screens. Family. Jesus: Putting Technology in its Proper Place with Jennie Fletemeyer
5:15-5:30 PM | Break
Break
5:30-6:15 PM | Breakout Sessions #2
Worship Center | Kids & Screens with Dr. Robert Bucknam
Student Ministries Room | Fruitful and Faithful: Navigating AI as Image Bearers of God with TJ Alumbaugh
The Peak | AI 101 – Intro for beginners with John Boyle
Trailhead | Screens. Family. Jesus: Putting Technology in its Proper Place with Jennie Fletemeyer
6:15-7 PM | Dinner Break
We’ll be having Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwiches, Cobb Salads with grilled chicken, and Nuggets, chips, fruit and cookies will also be available. We kindly ask that you bring your own meal If the Chick-fil-A menu selections cannot accommodate your dietary restrictions.
7-7:30 PM | Close Encounters: A Conversation Between Thomas Milburn and Jason Thacker
A conversation between Thomas Milburn and Jason Thacker about how in an age of digital confusion and polarization, Christians face challenges to truth, faith, and public discourse. This keynote equips leaders to navigate issues like misinformation, censorship, and ethics with a gospel-centered approach—offering clarity, compassion, and hope for engaging the digital public square to promote truth and the common good.
7:30-8 PM | Panel Discussion
Featuring speakers from the conference.