The Influence of a Positive Environment on Recognizing the Missio Dei through Appreciative Inquiry: The Journey of an Urban Church Leadership Team to Missional Discovery Through the Process of Appreciative Inquiry

Brian E Cook

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The Influence of a Positive Environment on Recognizing the Missio Dei through Appreciative Inquiry: The Journey of an Urban Church Leadership Team to Missional Discovery Through the Process of Appreciative Inquiry

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Brian E Cook. The Influence of a Positive Environment On Recognizing the Missio Dei Through Appreciative Inquiry: The Journey of an Urban Church Leadership Team to Missional Discovery Through the Process of Appreciative Inquiry. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a1401e9b-60dc-4a29-bc1b-76a41cee5e8c.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

B. E. Cook. The Influence of a Positive Environment on Recognizing the Missio Dei through Appreciative Inquiry: The Journey of an Urban Church Leadership Team to Missional Discovery Through the Process of Appreciative Inquiry. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a1401e9b-60dc-4a29-bc1b-76a41cee5e8c

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Brian E Cook. The Influence of a Positive Environment On Recognizing the Missio Dei Through Appreciative Inquiry: The Journey of an Urban Church Leadership Team to Missional Discovery Through the Process of Appreciative Inquiry. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/a1401e9b-60dc-4a29-bc1b-76a41cee5e8c.

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Brian E Cook

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Abstract

The author researched, developed, and implemented a study on missional renewal within the organizational development model of appreciative inquiry. By exploring the missio Dei through positive conversations and spiritual formation practiced within the appreciative inquiry model, lay leaders can come to recognize existing congregational ministries as missional practices forming these lay leaders as cultural change catalysts within the congregation. The author worked with 25 lay leaders in a participatory action research study. In this project, lay leaders were able to gain clear insight into the missio Dei through an environment of positive conversation.

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