Natchi Lazarus

Natchi Lazarus is a pioneering voice at the intersection of faith, media, and artificial intelligence, equipping Christian leaders to navigate the AI era with wisdom and strategic clarity.

As author of the bestselling book, The Connected Church, currently used as a textbook in media studies programs at Christian universities and theological seminaries across the United States and internationally, Natchi is one of the trusted authorities on digital ministry strategy. His new book, Spirit-led Intelligence, addresses the critical questions of the Body of Christ on how to live with AI & other future tech. It provides a Biblical framework for thriving as a Child of God in the AI & tech era.

With over 24 years of international marketing and media experience, Natchi serves as the founder of Connected Church Academy, an online community and education platform for training ministry professionals worldwide, and cofounder of Open Minds Agency, which develops custom Agentic AI solutions and media strategies for faith-based organizations. His work portfolio includes some of the most influential media ministries, churches, and Christian nonprofits globally.

Natchi's teaching style and keynote presentations combine clarity, simplicity, deep thinking, and theological grounding with practical implementation strategies, helping leaders move confidently towards strategic AI adoption. He translates complex technological concepts into actionable frameworks that honor biblical values while driving measurable ministry impact.