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Appreciative Inquiry in the Catholic Church

by Susan Star Paddock. Thin Book Publishing, 2003.

Description

This e-book provides real-life examples of how Appreciative Inquiry can be used for pastoral planning, building relationships, and spiritual renewal.

Features

question index, list of additional websites and consultants, comparisons between Appreciative Inquiry and Catholic Theology

Recommended Audience

Catholic clergy and lay leaders

Cost

purchase as an e-book

Practical Applications

  • Learn how to apply Appreciative Inquiry in your own congregation by reading stories from Catholic Relief Serives, the Diocese of Clevelend, and others.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Susan Weber

Susan Weber coordinates the evaluation processes for Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Religion Division. She spent several years as the Indianapolis Center for Congregation’s director of evaluation and congregational learning, as well as a resource consultant to congregations.

Susan is a Roman Catholic lay woman. Prior to her work at the Center, she served the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as coordinator of boards of education, office of Catholic education from 1976-1985. For almost 20 years thereafter, she was an independent consultant and group facilitator for dioceses, churches, religious communities, and schools nationwide. Sue has degrees from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and Indiana University, Bloomington and is professionally certificated as a group facilitator through Indiana University.

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