Appreciative Inquiry
Appreciative Inquiry is a process for facilitating positive change in human systems, e.g., organizations, groups, and communities. Appreciative Inquiry begins by identifying the positive core of a system and connecting to it in ways that heighten energy, sharpen vision, and inspire action for change. Learn more.
CAT: Congregational Assessment Tool
The CAT is a customizable assessment instrument that can help congregational leaders measure satisfaction, identify potential areas of improvement, pinpoint strengths, gauge readiness for change, uncover potential resources and prepare for your next priest. Learn more.
Conversation Tools
- Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that Matter
- Fierce Conversations
- Respectful Conversations from the Kaleidoscope Institute
Holy Currencies
Holy Currencies is a holistic model for stewardship and congregational vitality, moving beyond “time, talent, and treasure” to create missional and sustainable ministries. Learn more.
Living Compass
Living Compass provides individuals, families, congregations, and organizations with tools and training for the journey toward wellness and wholeness. Learn more.
Local Community Assessment Tools
Asset Mapping relies on a core belief of asset-based community development; namely, that good things exist in communities and that those things can be highlighted and encouraged these are assets suited to advancing those communities.
- Episcopal Asset Map
- “Study Your Neighborhood” from the Episcopal Church
- FaithX Congregational Programs
RenewalWorks
The RenewalWorks process helps churches (and the individuals in them) refocus on spiritual growth and identify ways that God is calling them to grow. Learn more.
Rules of Life
This page from the Episcopal Church provides resources for informing and guiding faith practices. Learn more.
