Coffee with the Superintendent

Love Thy Neighbor: Holiness, Purpose, and the Path Ahead

In this May 17th episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jackie Farmer opens The Holy Spirit’s Water by walking us through Leviticus 19:9–19 (KJV), where God’s commands to leave room for the poor, act justly, and love one’s neighbor find their perfect fulfillment in Christ. This powerful call to holiness is no longer written on tablets of stone, but written on the hearts of believers walking in the Spirit.

In The Grind, we celebrate the birthdays of several outstanding Berean students—Nick and Natalie in the 12th grade, Joshua in the 9th grade, and Luna in the 2nd grade—as well as faculty member Mr. Chan Kim. We also lift up our Seniors in prayer as they depart on their long-awaited Senior Trip to Florida.

Finally, in The Add-Ins, Dr. Farmer unpacks Accreditation Domain Four, Standard 13: Student Support Services—Indicator 2, which focuses on academic counseling and career exploration. Learn how Berean is equipping students through weekly convocations, a new part-time Faculty Advisor, and the implementation of Naviance software to help students and families explore God-honoring futures with clarity and confidence.

This episode reminds us that holiness begins with compassion, excellence is measured by purpose, and our calling is always to love, lead, and live for Christ.

Called to Be Holy, Committed to Excellence

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jackie Farmer takes us deep into Leviticus 19:1–8 in The Holy Spirit’s Water, exploring God’s call to holiness and how it finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Listeners are challenged to walk in reverence and intentional worship, not out of obligation, but out of gratitude for the perfect peace offering found in Christ alone.

In The Grind, we celebrate the birthdays of Elanah (5th grade) and Michael (4th grade), honor the final day for our Senior Class before graduation, and lift up our prayers for their upcoming Senior Trip to Florida.

Then, in The Add-Ins, we continue our series on accreditation by unpacking Domain Four, Standard 13: Student Support Services. Dr. Farmer explains what it means to prepare students for life transitions, why it matters in a Christ-centered education, and how Berean Baptist Academy continues to lead by aligning with academic standards while exceeding them in mission, care, and outcomes.

This episode is a reminder that at Berean, holiness is not just theology—it’s our culture. Excellence is not just a goal—it’s our testimony.

Set Apart: Holiness, Integrity, and the BBA Way

In the May 15, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Farmer walks us through three vital segments. In The Holy Spirit’s Water, we examine Leviticus 18 and its solemn call for God’s people to be distinct from the surrounding cultures—a warning still deeply relevant today. In The Grind, we celebrate a joyful list of student birthdays and preview the evening’s Sports Awards Ceremony, where we honor our student-athletes from across all seasons. Finally, in The Add-Ins, we explore Accreditation Standard 12.6 on staff ethics and professional boundaries. Dr. Farmer shares BBA’s commitment to transparency, including real-life examples of how ethical practices and conflict-of-interest policies are upheld.

This episode reminds us that holiness is not just about morality, but about identity—and that excellence in education starts with integrity in leadership.

Life in the Blood, Order in the Body

In the May 14, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we journey through Leviticus 17 to understand the sacred role of blood in the Mosaic Law and how it foreshadowed Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. We reflect on Jesus’ words about eating His flesh and drinking His blood, and how they fulfill the spiritual truths behind ancient commands. In The Grind, we celebrate two student birthdays and highlight the heartbeat of our campus life. The Add-Ins focuses on Accreditation Standard 12, Indicator 5, explaining Berean Baptist Academy’s commitment to maintaining ethical, legally compliant, and biblically rooted human resource policies. Through biblical insight and practical application, we continue our pursuit of excellence in faith, learning, and leadership.

Atonement and Advancement: From the Mercy Seat to Modern Ministry

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent (May 13, 2025), we journey through Leviticus 16 and reflect on the profound symbolism of the Day of Atonement. From the sacred garments to the scapegoat for Azazel, each element pointed forward to the finished work of Jesus Christ—our Great High Priest who entered not just an earthly tabernacle, but the very throne room of Heaven. We explore how the sprinkling of blood, the release of the scapegoat, and the priestly purification rituals now find their fulfillment in the cross and resurrection of Christ.

In The Grind, we celebrate the lives of our students with five birthdays across the grades and look ahead to an exciting season of end-of-year celebration.

In The Add-Ins, we unpack Accreditation Standard 12, Indicator 4, discussing BBA’s commitment to ensuring that all non-instructional staff receive meaningful evaluations and development rooted in discipleship and the mission of Christ-centered excellence.

Tune in as we continue aligning every policy, practice, and prayer with the mission to make disciples who strive for academic excellence.

Clean Hands, Ready Hearts: From Levitical Cleansing to Leadership Clarity

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore Leviticus 14 and the intricate process of cleansing for those healed of leprosy—a ceremony that not only restored the person to community but foreshadowed the greater cleansing Christ would bring. In The Grind, we share updates on today’s Kindergarten celebration, a reminder to watch for possible weather-related changes, and highlight the evening piano recital in the church sanctuary. In The Add-Ins, we unpack how BBA is living out Accreditation Standard 12, Indicator 3, by building a robust and Christ-centered succession plan that prepares leaders across every level of our school community. From biblical cleansing to campus continuity, this episode is all about readiness—in body, heart, and mission.

Clean Hands, Holy Hearts: From Levitical Law to Christ’s Fulfillment

In this Mother’s Day episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we journey through the conclusion of Leviticus 13, exploring how even garments affected by leprosy required priestly inspection and cleansing—and what this revealed about God’s holiness, mercy, and preparation for the coming Messiah. In “The Grind,” we celebrate four special birthdays and honor all mothers in our school community. In “The Add-Ins,” we highlight BBA’s commitment to qualified, Christ-centered educators and share where we stand in meeting—and exceeding—accreditation standards. This episode ties together biblical insight, campus life, and our ongoing pursuit of excellence in Christian education.

Declared Clean: From Leviticus to the Living Christ

In the May 10, 2025 episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on Leviticus 13:29–44 and explore the intricate Mosaic laws surrounding skin diseases, priestly examinations, and ritual cleanness. We examine how these laws shaped Jewish society, pointed to the need for spiritual purity, and ultimately foreshadowed Jesus Christ as the perfect High Priest who alone can declare us clean. In The Grind, we celebrate the birthdays of Johanna, Ayden, and Mrs. Wallace, and offer an exciting preview of our summer day camp packed with crafts, baking, water games, field trips, and devotionals. In The Add-Ins, we examine Standards 11 and 12 of our accreditation process—highlighting our commitment to legal compliance and the employment of spiritually grounded, doctrinally aligned Christian educators. This episode draws a clear line from Levitical law to life in Christ, inviting our school family to walk in holiness, joy, and faithful community.