Inspiring
Constructive
Change
Want to learn to lead so that people will follow?
This workshop will help.
You'll learn and practice a proven change strategy called appreciative inquiry Through this strategy you'll discover the core values of your congregation and learn how to build on them to effect constructive change.
During this workshop we'll pretend we're in the same congregation so we can practice moving through the four stages of the appreciative inquiry strategy; Initiate, Inquire, Imagine and Innovate.
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Initiate: We'll learn the principles behind appreciative inquiry and begin to put them into use!
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Inquire: Then we'll begin our inquiry by interviewing each other. The questions we'll use will help us learn about three aspects of the group (the pretend congregation):
* What folks value most about the congregation,
* When they felt they have participated in the mission of God through the congregation and
* Where they see God leading the congregation.
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Imagine: Next, we'll build on the sense of values, mission and vision and consider a feasible future for the group.
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Innovate: With our values, mission and vision in mind, we'll decide what the first faithful step forward would be and design an innovation that starts the group on that journey. The innovation won't be anything huge, just the next step.
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By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how to use the principles and strategy of appreciative inquiry when they want to motivate their congregation to accept something new.
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​Workshop length: 2 hours.
​Available through Zoom for $500.
Available in-person for $500 plus travel time and expenses.
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