Worldview & Tool Swap Assessment

Use this assessment as a downloadable course resource. Complete it with a mentor or field leader and save it as part of your practical output.

Instructions

1. Review the Worldview Transformation course lessons.
2. Choose one Christian practice or ritual, such as prayer, communion, tithing, spiritual leadership, or storytelling.
3. Reflect on the local worldview that surrounds that practice.
4. Answer the questions below in writing.

Part 1: Context

• Country/region/context:
• Local spiritual assumptions or beliefs:
• Primary local coping strategy (e.g. protection, merit, status, comfort):

Part 2: The Christian Practice

• Christian practice selected:
• Typical purpose in Christian teaching:
• How the practice is often described to new believers:

Part 3: Local Interpretation

• How might a local believer interpret this practice from their current worldview?
• What local players or spiritual forces could be associated with the practice?
• What would the practice look like if it became a tool swap?

Part 4: Gospel Clarification

• What is the biblical purpose of the practice?
• How can you teach the difference between a Christian tool and a local spiritual tool?
• What questions will you use to help the learner see the gospel focus instead of a cultural focus?

Part 5: Reflection

• What is the most important difference between the Christian practice and the local spiritual tool?
• What is one action you can take to keep the gospel distinct while still honoring local culture?

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Submit your completed assessment to your mentor or keep it in your course notebook as evidence of your learning.