Appreciative Inquiry and the Beloved Community

This article derives from a qualitative study that seeks to make a significant contribution to the field of pastoral leadership. Currently, no studies link AI and the development of pastoral leadership, or the impact AI has on pastors and their leadership, or the Beloved Communities which they serve. The research questions were: ‘Does the AI process foster the development of pastoral leaders, and the Beloved Community?’ and ‘If so how does it occur?’