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Rob is an accomplished speaker and trainer. Participants consistently rate his training programs as: "one of the best workshops I've attended in years" >>
See Rob's Helpful, The Appreciative WayThe Appreciative Way, is Rob and Kim Voyle's synthesis of:
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Appreciative Interim Ministry (AIM)Appreciative Inquiry teaches: "What we focus on becomes our reality". Appreciative Interim Ministry or AIM pays particular attention to what the Interim "aims" for during the interim time. The Interim can focus on the problems the congregation was having in their last ministry or they can "aim" for the life-giving realities in the congregation and consider how they can be developed to create the congregation's future. The appreciative approach contrasts many contemporary organizational interventions that utilize an illness model to focus on and eliminate problems. While well intentioned these problem focussed approaches often lead to increasing cycles of negativity and frustration rather than the hoped for congregational transformation. While positive in focus the appreciative approach does not avoid problems during the interim time. Rather the appreciative way looks to what is working and creatively expanding those activities to motivate and inspire transformational solutions. We call this appreciative approach to interim ministry "AIM". Rather than relying on a "one size fits all" formula for interim ministry AIM provides an incarnational way to join a congregation and develop a unique ministry for each ministry setting. It is about aiming for and discovering "what in God's name is going on in a congregation" and then growing these Godly realities to co-creating with God the congregation's future. Certificate in Appreciative Interim Ministry (AIM)The Clergy Leadership Institute has developed a year long Appreciative Interim Ministry training program that is a unique blend of
The training which may be taken in a variety of locations is typically arranged in the following sequential format:
AIM 1: Introduction to Appreciative Interim MinistryThis five day intensive is broken into two segments. The first half is devoted to learning the philosophy and process of Appreciative Inquiry which provides the foundation of AIM. The second half of the training is devoted to presenting the incarnational model of AIM and strategies for joining a congregation and working with the parish dynamics to co-create preferred outcomes. Participants may complete these two segments separately at differing locations provided that the AI portion precedes the interim ministry training. Please see Introduction to Appreciative Interim Ministry for more details of the program. Weekly Teleconference for Just-In-Time ConsultationWeekly telephone based conference calls with a maximum of 8 people are scheduled at several times during the week to enable participants to receive "just-in-time" consultation as they engage in interim ministry. Pre-Training Leadership AssessmentPrior to the second intensive participants will complete an online 360 degree leadership assessment, the results of which will be discussed during the second intensive. AIM 2: Appreciative Leadership for Managing ChangeThe second week long intensive looks primarily at issues of leadership during the interim time and especially the leadership style of the Interim Minister. This program is restricted to 14 participants to create a supportive learning environment for participants. For details of this program please go to Appreciative Leadership for Managing Change Schedule:A typical AIM training schedule is as follows. Sessions include didactic presentations, personal reflection, Bible study and the daily offices from the Episcopal tradition. Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Workshop FormatThe workshop is typically conducted in a retreat setting or parish with:
PresenterRob Voyle is an ordained Episcopal priest, psychologist, and coach. He is the Director of the Clergy Leadership Institute. Rob's parish ministry of over 20 years was primarily in the field of Interim Ministry. He is the organizer of the Transitional Ministry Network and is a past coordinator of the National Association of Episcopal Interim Ministry Specialists. Rob is the originator of AIM which is the result of his twenty years of experience in interim ministry and organizational consultation. CostsSpecific costs may vary depending on the hosting organization and the location. The registration page will have the specific prices for each schedule event. Registration for WorkshopTo register for the workshop please go to the training schedule and select register for the appropriate workshop. For additional information please contact Rob Voyle 
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Subscribers receive monthly Appreciative Tips and notification of our upcoming training programs. Privacy: We never rent, sell, or share your email. What Participants SayThe Rev. Robert Voyle was invaluable to making our search process a success. He led the committee members in Appreciative Inquiry exercises to build up the relationships of the team members and to begin to articulate some common understandings of the core values of our diocese. Rob coached us to keep a clear perspective of what we had discerned as the skills and gifts necessary for our next bishop and to let this guide our work. He was also at the other end of the telephone or email when specific issues came up that would be helped by his experience and knowledge. Joanna Shreve, Co-Chair Diocese of El Camino Real Bishop Search Committee 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. 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. Rob's appreciative coach training helped me to rethink the way I approach and provide
therapy; Thanks! 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. "I have been fully engaged emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Thank you for touching me at the core of my being." "Of all the training I have been to, your notes are the ones I keep coming back to time and again for practical resources." Rob's training is full of heart, wit, and passion. 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
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