Microsoft quietly rolled out GPT-5 into Microsoft 365 Copilot this week, and it could change the way church leaders and volunteers manage their day-to-day.

With Copilot now powered by GPT-5, your Outlook inbox can be summarized, meeting notes automatically drafted, and Word or Teams documents turned into polished briefs. This isn’t “AI for the future” — it’s live right now for churches already using Microsoft 365.

Here’s why it matters:

• Pastors: Weekly email follow-ups with guests and members can be drafted faster while keeping your own voice.

• AV & Tech Volunteers: Meeting notes from production planning can be condensed into simple task lists.

• Church Marketers: Sermon recaps, event pages, and even press releases can be drafted quickly, then fine-tuned by humans.

The key? Use AI to lighten the load so staff and volunteers can spend more time with people, not in email. GPT-5 doesn’t replace shepherding; it helps clear the noise so shepherding can stay central.

Want to explore this? Check your Microsoft 365 admin dashboard for Copilot access.

Are you currently using Microsoft 365 to run your office or are you using something else? I’m curious what most churches and ministries are using.  Leave a comment below.

Source: Microsoft 365 Blog