The worldviews of the poor in the Philippines, as well as in other parts of the world, partly account for the resistance of the hard-core poor to successful development ministries. At the same time, the correlation between worldview and physical poverty presents an explanation for the frequent observation that Christian conversion often benefits the convert economically. This article examines the importance of worldview and suggests a strategy for Christian change agents who minister in the context of severe poverty.
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