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.

W O R L D V I E W “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

W O R L D V I E W 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 belief assumed or accepted as TRUE subconsciously W O R L D V I E W 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. W O R L D V I E W My own definition.

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W O R L D V I E W 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

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 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.” W O R L D V I E W Exampled.

A SET OF STATEMENTS W O R L D V I E W 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 is GOD’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 is GOD’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 is GOD’s TRUTH! Altered.

We will best impact the worldviews of others by helping them know the TRUTH W O R L D V I E W and trusting in the work of the Holy Spirit of God! Impacted.

So let’s FOLLOW the impact... W O R L D V I E W Student’s worldview Teacher’s worldview Parent’s worldview Administrator’s worldview Board’s worldview BEHAVIOR begins to CHANGE Impacted.

Having the “right” worldview W O R L D V I E W A CHRISTIAN / BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW will 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.

W O R L D V I E W 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? W O R L D V I E W 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 W O R L D V I E W