We all start from prior assumptions and faith commitments. Worldviews are formed in response to the way the world challenges us. It’s important for Christians to embrace a biblical worldview, and helpful to understand how other people’s assumptions influence their thinking.

As Christians, we must be willing to sacrifice everything to God. As his stewards, he entrusts us with whatever we have. Therefore we must give of our wealth, time, and gifts with an open hand to minister to others and further his kingdom.

Taking Christ as our model, Christians lead through service rather than by taking and wielding power. The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves (Luke 22).

The Leadership Practicum at Worldview Academy creates a challenge for students to overcome so that they can intentionally practice the 5 pillars of leadership (Meekness, Integrity, Vision, Attitude, and Empowerment), reflect on what they’ve experienced, and apply what they learn to the challenge and other parts of their lives.

The Bible is God’s Word, a trustworthy revelation of God to man. As a text, it is the best-attested manuscript in the ancient world. When interpreted properly, the Bible is utterly reliable on every matter it addresses.

Because we are committed to the priesthood of believers, we embrace a robust view of vocation. Whatever work God calls us to do, we pursue it to the best of our ability to his honor and glory. There is honor and value in a job well done, whether it is “spiritual” work or not.

The first thing God reveals about himself in the Bible is that he is the creator. All subsequent Christian doctrine is based on this fact. But creation itself is under attack, as is the trustworthiness of scripture (whether via naturalism or old-earth models that elevate science over scripture).

God is the creator and we are part of his creation. As a result, we are in no position to judge His actions. He reveals Himself to us, and we have an obligation to love and obey Him.

Every individual is created in God’s image, and as an image-bearer deserves respect and value. God teaches us to serve him by serving those made in his image. This is why we believe that every person matters and reject the idea that wealth or resources are more valuable than people, or that individuals should be valued according to their merit or ability to produce.

As Christians, we want to take our faith out into the world, both in word and deed. We equip others to share their faith and answer questions they are likely to encounter. Through training and encouragement we build confidence.

We want to provoke others to question their false assumptions, so the style of apologetics we teach is based on asking questions. This method allows us to learn from those we speak with and at the same time direct them toward the shortcomings in their perspectives.

We are all influenced by our culture, but as cultural contributors, Christians can influence others for the good. We encourage scholarship, good works, and the arts as ways to minister to the surrounding world while pointing them toward truth.

1. What do you mean by what you’re saying?

2. How do you know that what you’re saying is true?

3. What difference does what you’re saying make in your life?

4. What if you’re wrong about what you believe, and you die?