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So . . . you’ve got a
W O R L D V I E W. . . huh?
A “worldview” is:
W O R L D V I E W
“a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world” -Google“the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society's knowledge and point of view. A world view can include natural philosophy; fundamental, existential, and normative postulates; or themes, values, emotions, and ethics.” -Wikipedia
Definitions.
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“the lens through which a person sees the world”
“A worldview is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. -Del Tackett, FOTF
“"[It's] any ideology, philosophy, theology, movement or religion that provides an overarching approach to understanding God, the world and man's relations to God and the world" -David Noebel, Understanding the Times
Definitions.
““The sum total of a person’s beliefs about the world.” -Chuck Colson
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Definitions.
Now’s the time for the movie!
A set of STATEMENTS
which then become the BASIS for our THOUGHTS, VALUES, ATTITUDES and
ACTIONS
by which we INTERPRET everything around us
beliefassumed or accepted
as TRUE
subconsciously
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My own definition.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
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My own definition.
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Illustrated.
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Illustrated. Weird.
What are the core belief statements
about?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
Clarified.
The nature of God
Man
Death
Morality: Right and Wrong
The World and Nature
Life’s Purpose
How does a worldview get
developed?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
Clarified.
Family
Socially: school, church, friends
Life Experiences
MEDIA: TV, movies, music, commercials,
Internet
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Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
W O R L D V I E W
Exampled.
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us
which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
A.W, Tozer once said, “What comes to your mind when
you think about God
is the most important thing
about you.”
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Exampled.
A SET OF STATEMENTS
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Exampled.
How does a worldview get
changed?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
By impacting someone’s TRUTH
Altered.
How does a worldview get
changed?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
By impacting someone’s TRUTH
by making them understand;
convincing them; seeing the “whole”
Establishing that ALL truth
isGOD’s TRUTH!
Altered.
How does a worldview get
changed?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
By impacting someone’s TRUTH
by making them understand;
convincing them; seeing the “whole”
Establishing that ALL truth
isGOD’s TRUTH!
Altered.
How does a worldview get
changed?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
By impacting someone’s TRUTH
by making them understand;
convincing them; seeing the “whole”
Establishing that ALL truth
isGOD’s TRUTH!
Altered.
We will best impact the worldviews of
others by helping
them
know the TRUTH
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and trusting in the work of the
Holy Spirit of God!
Impacted.
So let’s FOLLOW the impact . . .
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Student’s worldview
Teacher’s worldview
Parent’s worldview
Administrator’s worldview
Board’s worldview
BEHAVIOR begins to CHANGE
Impacted.
Having the “right” worldview
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A CHRISTIAN / BIBLICAL
WORLDVIEWwill change behavior how?
TO BECOME MORE LIKE CHRIST and IMPACT the
WORLD
Impacted.
How can we IMPACT what someone
believes as TRUTH at school?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
Impacted.
A renewed commitment to the Bible and Bible curriculum.
Teachers: professional development
School Program:Content areas, Chapel, Missions, Sports, etc.
Parents: utilize every opportunity
How can we IMPACT what our teachers
believe as TRUTH at school?
W O R L D V I E W
A set of belief statements, assumed or accepted as true, by which we subconsciously interpret everything around us which then become the basis for our thoughts, values, attitudes, and actions.
Targeted.
Teachers: professional development
The TRUTH Project
W O R L D V I E W
• 12 one-hour videos
• Requiring one-half hour discussion after each
• Facilitators can be trained on ConNexus
• ACSI will give CEUs for it
• Can be used as a replacement for Christian school philosophy requirement
Targeted.
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Student’s worldview
Teacher’s worldview
Administrator’s worldview• Professional Development
• Example• Relationship
• Instruction/Training• Example• Relationship
TRUTH PROJECT Total Truth, Piercy Christian Overman
mat’ls
Bible Curriculum (Building on the Rock 1-6)
Chapels, Missions, Community Service
Biblical Integration of content areas
Targeted.
How will we, as Christian school leaders, meet this
challenge?
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Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV
Applied?
A SET OF STATEMENTS
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