Resources

Written by nationally-recognized experts on the Appreciative Inquiry process, this book details the various ways Appreciative Inquiry can be...

This article lists the eight principles of a successful church merger.

This article identifies four factors that keep congregational leaders from adapting.

This resource introduces positive deviance as an ideal problem-solving model, describing how it works and situations where positive deviance has...

This organization employs principles of transformational development to empower local churches to engage in global mission.

This uplifting book shares how leaders can build resilience through a daily discipline of Appreciative Inquiry and building relationships.

This book uses real-life stories and biblical principles to shed light on the harmful assumptions surrounding depression while addressing...

This short article gives an overview of trauma-informed organizations and offers six key principles for ministries to adopt. SAMSHA’s...

This training program prepares participants to facilitate groups and build stronger, healthier relationships.

This article, by Leif Kehrwald and John Roberto, shares research-backed information for congregations who are seeking to help young adults...