Coffee with the Superintendent

The Children We Defend, The Budget We Steward

In the May 20, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jackie Farmer unpacks Leviticus 20:1–5 in The Holy Spirit’s Water, confronting the horrific practice of child sacrifice to Molech and exploring its modern parallels. Dr. Farmer explains how Christ is the greater offering—sacrificed once for all—and what His finished work means for our children today. The Church must never look away when the next generation is at risk.

In The Grind, we celebrate Jordan in the 10th grade and thank the Lord for another year of growth, learning, and spiritual development in his life.

In The Add-Ins, we examine Accreditation Standard 14: Financial Oversight, Indicator 2. Dr. Farmer explains how BBA builds and monitors its budget with transparency, qualified oversight, and mission-first priorities—ensuring that every resource supports the spiritual and academic flourishing of our students.

This episode is a challenge and a charge: Honor Christ. Protect children. Steward what matters.

Quiet Faith, Steady Hands: Holiness, Honesty, and Stewardship

On this May 19 episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jackie Farmer takes us into Leviticus 19:29–37 in The Holy Spirit’s Water, where God calls His people to a life of integrity, reverence, and compassion. From honoring the elderly to treating the stranger as family, we see how these Old Covenant commands are fulfilled in Christ and reflected in the Spirit-led life of the believer.

In The Grind, we reflect on a quiet but significant day at BBA—just seven days from the end of the school year. No birthdays or events fill the calendar, but we pause to pray for our seniors on their trip and prepare our hearts for a faithful finish.

Then in The Add-Ins, Dr. Farmer highlights Domain Five of the accreditation process: Financial Oversight. We discuss how Berean Baptist Academy manages its financial operations under the biblical leadership of the church’s finance team, targeting sustainable expense margins and maintaining fiscal integrity through transparent and qualified oversight. Financial stewardship at BBA isn’t just good practice—it’s a spiritual priority.

Listen in and be reminded: when things feel quiet, God is still working—and our calling to faithfulness never fades.

Whole Hearts, Holy Lives: Support, Sabbath, and the Surrendered Student

On the May 18, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jackie Farmer opens The Holy Spirit’s Water with a reflection on Leviticus 19:20–30. This powerful passage addresses justice, worship, purity, and patience—and ultimately points us to Christ, who is our guilt offering, our firstfruit, and our eternal Sabbath. In Him, we are called to live holy lives, set apart in both heart and action.

In The Grind, we celebrate the birthday of Amy in 1st grade and thank God for her sweet spirit and presence in our Berean family.

In The Add-Ins, Dr. Farmer walks us through Indicator 3 of Standard 13 in the accreditation process—exploring how Berean addresses the full spectrum of student needs. From academic tracking and physical safety to emotional connection and spiritual growth, BBA is pursuing a whole-child approach rooted in the hope of the gospel. With a new faculty training initiative and trusted faculty relationship survey, Berean is building stronger support systems that reflect Christ’s love and wisdom.

Tune in to hear how holiness, education, and Christ-centered care work together to form lives of eternal purpose.

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.