Director of Training
Principal Trainer: Rob Voyle
- Episcopal priest
- Psychologist
- Executive Coach
Rob is an accomplished speaker and trainer. Participants consistently rate his training programs as:
"one of the best workshops I've attended in years"
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Humorous, and Healing
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The Appreciative Way
The Appreciative Way, is
Rob and Kim Voyle's synthesis of:
- The practice and philosophy of Appreciative Inquiry
- The work of Milton Erickson and his students
- Positive Psychology
- Compassion as the agent of transformation
- Contemplative Spirituality
Discover the essentials of the
Appreciative Way in this fast
read format book by Rob and
Kim Voyle.
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Appreciative Inquiry
Training
Our foundational program that serves as an introduction for Coaching, Interim Ministry, and Leadership Development.
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Appreciative Inquiry
Coach Training
We offer a unique coach training program that blends Appreciative Inquiry, the work of Milton Erickson, and Contemplative Spirituality.
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Appreciative Coaching
Interim Ministry
We use the Appreciative Way as the foundation for our year-long Certificate in Appreciative Transitional Ministry training.
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Appreciative Transitional
Ministry
Leadership Training
Take your ministry to another level by learning the core competencies of Appreciative Leaders.
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Appreciative Leadership
Continuing Education
We are approved sponsors of Continuing Education for Psychologists and Professional Counselors through the APA and NBCC.
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Continuing Education
Please contact Dr. Robert Voyle, if you have questions regarding the suitability of a program to meet your continuing education needs.
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The
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Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry
- Gain an in-depth understanding of Appreciative Inquiry.
- Conduct an appreciative inquiry into your vocation and mission.
- Learn appreciative ways of creating change and transformation.
- Learn how to be an appreciative presence in the world.
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Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry
This is our foundational appreciative inquiry program that introduces people not only to Appreciative Inquiry but also to the Appreciative Way. All of our other programs are built on the philosophy and practice of appreciative inquiry.
In this 2.5 day workshop participants will:
- Gain an in depth understanding of Appreciative Inquiry
- Conduct an appreciative inquiry into their own ministry
- Appreciatively review and develop your personal mission
- Learn practical appreciative tools to apply in your ministry
- Discover positive alternatives to viewing the church as dysfunctional
- Learn how to be an appreciative presence in the world
- Learn how to appreciative seek solutions in the midst of problems
Because this program is a foundational program it is often presented in conjunction with other 2 1/2 day programs such as:
Learning Objectives
- To provide participants with a basic understanding of the theory and research that under girds the process of Appreciative Inquiry. Specifically the emerging social constructionist paradigm and the power of positive questions and metaphors for enabling human transformation.
- To provide participants with strategies for implementing an Appreciative Inquiry process with themselves, others and congregations to enable innovative, creative personal and organizational change.
- To provide participants with ways of identifying appreciative processes in contrast to problem or pathology driven models of intervention and to use these appreciative processes to enhance personal and organizational effectiveness.
Continuing Education Credit
This program qualifies for 15 contact hours of continuing education credit.
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Continuing Education Programs
Who Should Attend This Program: Not Just for Clergy
Although this program is designed with clergy in mind, it would also be appropriate for anyone who can articulate and reflect psychologically and theologically on their ministry or vocation. It is especially relevant for:
- Clergy
- Non-ordained persons engaged in ministry and church leadership
- Psychologists, Consultants and Counselors who are also clergy or who work with clergy and churches
- People who want to reflect theologically and psychologically on the work they do
Typical Workshop Schedule:
The following is a typical workshop schedule. The exact schedule may vary depending on location.
For each specific program a flyer with dates, schedule times, and continuing education hours can be found on the training schedule page.
Day 1:
9:00-12:00 Session 1: Discovering the best of what is.
12:00-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:15 pm Session 2: Interviewing and story telling AI
3:15-3:45 pm Walking Meditation and Reflection
3:45-5:30 pm Session 3: Imagining what might be
Day 2:
9:00-12:00 Session 4: Imagining what might be
12:00-1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:15 pm Session 5: Designing what could be
3:15-3:45 pm Walking Meditation and Reflection
3:45-5:30 pm Session 6: Designing what could be
Evening: Optional voluntary program: Introduction to Yes!3
Day 3:
9:00-12:00 Session 7: Delivering what will be
Some programs may have an additional afternoon session.
Check the program flyers on the training schedule page for specific program details.
Workshop Format
The workshop will typically be conducted in a retreat setting with:
- Didactic presentations
- Personal practice and experience of appreciative process
- Time for personal reflection and meditation
- Corporate prayer
- Opportunity for creative reflection on the past and anticipation of the future
Costs for 2013
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Tuition Fee
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Early Bird 4 weeks before session:
Within 4 weeks of session:
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$375
$425
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In addition to the above 2.5 day program we occasionally offer a 3 and 4 day programs which includes opportunity for participants to create specific interventions or programs based on appreciative inquiry theory. Prices will depend on the nature of the program.
Specific times and costs of all programs may vary depending on the hosting organization.
Please check the schedule and registration page for additional workshop specific information.
Accommodation
Accommodation and facility use fees are extra and are dependent on the training locations and will be specified on the registration forms. Meals between sessions are typically provided for commuters.
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What Participants Say
"I have been fully engaged emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Thank you for touching me at the core of my being."
M.E. Member of the UCC Church.
"Of all the training I have been to, your notes are the ones I keep coming back to time and again for practical resources."
P.W. Conference Pastor.
Rob's training is full of heart, wit, and passion.
E.R. Executive Coach
Rob's educational model brings body, mind and spirit together. I have been challenged intellectually, transformed spiritually, touched emotionally, gathering in communally. He came into my life at just the right time.
Jean Holmes, Presbyterian Pastor
Rob's appreciative coach training helped me to rethink the way I approach and provide
therapy; Thanks!
Dr. George Moses, Pastoral Counselor
After 45 years in the pastoral ministry and attending three events led by Rob Voyle, I have finally learned a better way to help church leaders help themselves and the people they serve.
John Wilkerson, Director: Church Leadership Coaching & Consulting
Rob's combination of organizational savvy, teaching skills, theological & spiritual integration, and ability to rapidly build supportive, learning communities is quite simply the best in any of
the churches today.
Gray Temple, Episcopal Priest, Author & Coach
Rob will enhance your ability to delight in yourself, your neighbor and God through his insightful, practical, loving, professionally grounded, appreciative and often mischievous coaching and
teaching skills; and that will make you a better leader and citizen in God's creation.
Ed Leidel, Episcopal Bishop and Congregational Coach serving North America
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