About AdFontes.AI
“Ad Fontes” means “to the sources”—the rallying cry of Reformation scholars who believed wisdom flows from returning to original texts. We’re bringing that same spirit to a new generation by making 2,000 years of Christian theological writing accessible through simple conversation.
Built for Curious Minds
Growing Christians
You want to go deeper than Sunday morning, but dense theology books feel overwhelming. AdFontes.AI lets you ask questions in plain language and get answers rooted in what the great spiritual masters actually wrote. It’s like having a patient mentor who’s read everything you haven’t.
Pastors & Teachers
Sermon prep and lesson planning take hours of research across commentaries and historical texts. Now you can explore what Augustine, Luther, or Calvin said about any passage in seconds—with source citations you can trust. Spend less time searching and more time shepherding.
Seminary Students
Primary source engagement is essential, but wading through dense 16th-century prose is exhausting. Use AdFontes.AI to quickly explore historical Christian voices, find relevant passages, and verify with citations. Think of it as seminary training wheels—rigorous enough for academic work, accessible enough to actually use.
Authentic Voices, Not AI Guesswork
Most AI chatbots generate plausible-sounding answers based on general training data. AdFontes.AI is different. Every response draws directly from primary source texts of the actual writing of the author.
When you ask a question, our system searches our database of theological writings. You’ll see source citations so you can verify and dig deeper. It’s seminary-grade scholarship made conversational.
From Frustration to a Solution
AdFontes.AI was born from a simple frustration: why is 2,000 years of brilliant Christian thought locked away in dense academic texts that most people will never read? Founder Michael Avery set out to change that—combining deep theological expertise with modern AI to make the Church Fathers and Reformers accessible to everyone.
Meet the Team
Michael Avery – Founder & CEO
Michael combines a passion for historical theology with a vision for making it accessible to everyone. With a background in both theological study and technology, he founded AdFontes.AI to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern learners. When he’s not building the platform, you’ll find him reading the Church Fathers or exploring new ways to make complex ideas simple.
Aaron Powell – Co-Founder & CTO
Aaron leads the technical architecture behind AdFontes.AI, turning theological vision into working code. His expertise in AI systems and software development drives the platform’s ability to deliver authentic, source-grounded conversations at scale. He’s passionate about building technology that serves a purpose bigger than itself.
