A prompt is just a request.
It's the words you type into an AI tool like ChatGPT to tell it what you want. The clearer the request, the more useful the response. A vague question gives you a vague answer. A well-crafted prompt gives you something you can actually use.
Vague
"Help us write an AI policy."
Crafted — from Tier 6, AI Policy & Governance
"Draft a one-page AI Acceptable Use Policy for our church staff and volunteers. Cover approved uses (sermon prep, communications, admin), prohibited uses (pastoral counseling, confidential member data, final teaching content), required human review before anything is published or sent, and a simple escalation path when staff are unsure. Write it in plain language a volunteer can understand, not legalese…"
