My family attended a worldview seminar in Ft. Myers last spring.  It was put on by John Stonestreet of Bryan College and SUMMIT Ministries.  What can I say???  It was one of the most eye-opening and informative things we have ever done.  My husband and I learned so much, and, equally important, my children (ages, at the time, 10, 8 and 7) learned about worldviews and how they impact every area of a person's life and decisions.  The children talked about the seminar in the van on the way home, and still refer to it today whenever the subject of a correct view of the world and life is discussed. 

        Mr. Stonestreet makes the statement that it is the express intent of secular college professors to pull a freshman away from his beliefs within the first semester of college.  That being the case, and the Godless nature of textbooks used even in Christian colleges, I believe It is of utmost importance that a child be shored up with this information prior to leaving home and facing the onslaught of all the "isms" out there competing for his intellect and heart.  I believe God has raised Up this ministry "for such a time as this" and I believe it would be invaluable for us, as families and churches intent on raising the next generation to follow our footsteps of faith, to take full advantage of this type of training, especially when it costs so little and gives such long-lasting (eternal!) returns.       -– Heather Moll

 

        I attended a Worldview Seminar and I have to say it was quite eye opening.  I attended Christian School From 8th-12th grade, I have been in church all my life (I'm 34 now), but I have never had it explained so clearly what a worldview is and why it is important not only to have a Christian one, but to understand where others are "coming from" in their worldviews.  I also saw the deception that I almost fell for in college (a state university)...to "throw away" the Christian teachings that I had grown up with.  Very scary...but a very real "threat" to our young people today.

    My children also loved the kids' seminar.  Their favorite part was "find out what's wrong with these movie clips.”  I think they finally saw why my husband and I won't let them watch "harmless" movies with out our supervision, if at all.

    After attending the one-day seminar, I told my husband that the next time they came, I really would like him to take the day off work to go with me... and after hearing what the kids and I had learned, he agreed.   The price was incredibly reasonable for what my children and I got out of it.  If I had it to do all over again, I would definitely go...and pay for a few friends as well. Thanks for coming to town!!     —–  Sonia Clarkston

 

                Thank you so much for the excellent worldview seminars which you have presented at The First Academy.  Your presentations were timely, thought provoking and meaningful to  both parents and students.  The times are indeed challenging and preparing Christians  to think from a Christian Worldview perspective is very relevant as our culture no longer recognizes truth.  May your ministry continue  to impact other families to be prepared to influence the culture for Christ.  — Bonnie Ward, The First Academy

 

 

 

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