Appreciative Inquiry (L33)

Andrew Schuman explores how Appreciative Inquiry can fit into church life and be an effective tool for leaders to use, based on a real example of AI at work.

How do we discern what God is doing in a church, and where he might be taking it? 

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a strategic development tool from the business world that can also function as a godly form of discernment. This practical guide is a lived example of AI at work, and shows how it can be used to actively involve every member of a congregation and bring about long-term transformation and cultural change.

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