Positive Change
There is much human activity in the world which is clearly not consistent with God's vision for creation. Take a look at our daily news. The same issues seem confront us. Murders, terrorism, abuse of power, injustice, oppression etc. and so it goes on. We clearly fall short of the vision of God's kingdom on earth that is possible.
Whilst not wishing to deny the deep wrongs of the world, there is also a great deal of good to affirm. People of faith and hope who believe in the power of a risen Christ believe that the inevitable movement towards good is underway and unstoppable. What else is the point of our faith if we don't believe that?
So when we face the realities of the world and want to bring about some change for good consistent with God's purposes, we are faced with two basic options. We can either focus on the things that are wrong, the deficiencies, and work to solve the problems and put things right.
Alternatively we can focus on what is already good and positive and seek to enhance its power. We can find the embers of positive life and seek to fan them into life.
This contrast between problem solving that tackles what is wrong and positive change that enhances the positive life without denying the realities, is at the heart of an approach to change called Appreciative Inquiry. Experience of using this approach to address the hard issues of change has demonstrated that it enables people to engage in creating a better future with more hope and energy. It has more spiritual integrity.
If you would like to learn more about using this approach to change then here are some resources and websites that will guide you.
After Sunday Course
Facilitating Learning
- Resource Type
- Course
- Provider
- After Sunday
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Everyone is involved one way and another in helping others to learn. It is particualrly important with adults that they are really actively involved in learning. Some people are required to facilitate discussion groups, meetings or training sessions. It is very helpful for them to have the skills to help other learn.
This is a one day workshop that explore what makes for effective learning and practices some of the skills of leading group sessions effectively.
Positive Change
Appreciative Inquiry Handbook
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- David Cooperrider
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler (2008)
- ISBN
- 1576754936
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Handbook
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - A Practical Guide to Positive Change
- Resource Type
- Book
- Author
- Whitney
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler (2003)
- ISBN
- 1576752267
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"The Power of Appreciative Inquiry" describes a revolutionary new change strategy that inspires people and brings about a higher performance level in any organization.
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