Coffee with the Superintendent

Sharpening Minds, Shaping Hearts: The Purpose of Assessment at BBA

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we examine Accreditation Standard 9, Indicator 1, which emphasizes the use of varied and authentic assessments to monitor student learning and guide school-wide decisions. Dr. Farmer walks listeners through how Berean Baptist Academy uses tools like the IOWA Assessment to measure student growth while maintaining biblical integrity. He also highlights professional development initiatives aimed at equipping teachers to assess with rigor and relevance. Tune in to learn how academic assessment at BBA is more than just data—it's a spiritual and educational commitment to excellence.

Living Curriculum, Living Faith: Reviewing What We Teach to Reflect Who We Serve

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent for May 3, 2025, we explore Leviticus 11:29–38 and God's commands regarding uncleanness, swarming creatures, and purity—unpacking their spiritual significance and fulfillment in Christ under the New Covenant. In The Grind, we celebrate the birthdays of Landon and Jackson. And in The Add-Ins, we examine Accreditation Standard 8, Indicator 3, on maintaining and reviewing curriculum through collaborative processes. Learn how BBA ensures our instructional materials are current, biblically integrated, and academically sound—because what we teach should reflect who we are becoming in Christ.

 

Curriculum That Connects: Biblical Alignment and Academic Excellence

In the May 2, 2025, episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we continue our journey through Leviticus, exploring how laws regarding ceremonial uncleanness pointed to the need for purification and ultimately to the cleansing work of Jesus Christ in the New Covenant. In The Add-Ins, we unpack Accreditation Standard 8, Indicator 2, focusing on curriculum planning that ensures clear alignment between content standards, learning objectives, instructional activities, and assessments. Learn how BBA is actively refining curriculum guides and instructional practices to ensure every course strengthens both skill mastery and discipleship.

Bread, Bugs, and Biblical Blueprints

In this National Day of Prayer edition of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore God’s dietary instructions in Leviticus 11:20–23, examining why certain winged insects were deemed detestable while others—like locusts and crickets—were permitted. What spiritual significance do these restrictions hold, and how do they foreshadow the purity fulfilled in Christ under the New Covenant? We also dive into Accreditation Standard 8, Indicator 1, focusing on how curriculum planning at BBA aligns biblical rationale with academic excellence. Plus, in The Grind, we celebrate a birthday, highlight our championship softball game, and share details about today’s school-wide prayer convocation.

Join us as we connect the dots between the Old Testament, the Gospel, and a Christ-centered education that transforms lives—one truth at a time.

Anchored Instruction: Aligning External Programs with a Biblical Worldview

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent (April 30, 2025), we reflect on the dietary laws of Leviticus 11:13–19 and their spiritual, medical, and theological significance under the Old and New Covenants. From unclean birds to God's call for distinctiveness, we see how Christ fulfills the law and how we, as modern Christians, are called to live in holiness, not by restriction, but by devotion.

In The Grind, we celebrate Robert in the 6th grade and Ms. Farmer, our Middle School English and High School Life Skills teacher. The meal of the day is Chicken Alfredo and Broccoli.

In The Add-Ins, we explore Accreditation Standard 7, Indicator 7, discussing how Berean Baptist Academy ensures that all instruction, including that delivered by outside personnel or dual enrollment providers, meets our safety, instructional, and biblical standards. From our partnership with Sevenstar to our developing expectations for FTCC courses, BBA continues to guard the spiritual and academic integrity of every student experience.

This episode is a call to maintain alignment, accountability, and unwavering commitment to Christ-centered excellence in all areas of teaching and learning.

Anchored in the Word: Strengthening Biblical Foundations at BBA

In today's episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we celebrate Lillian and Sanii on their birthdays and preview today's athletic events, including Varsity Soccer at Freedom Christian Academy and Softball at home against Fayetteville Christian School. Over lunch of burritos and nachos, we shift our focus to a vital aspect of Christian education—how Bible instruction is being intentionally prioritized within our academic program at BBA.

Dr. Farmer explains the importance of integrating Bible as a core subject, not just in name but with the same rigor and engagement as any other academic discipline. He shares how BBA is realigning its Bible curriculum with a strategic, covenant-focused progression from 7th through 12th grade, building a deeper and more connected biblical foundation. He also discusses the development of five anchor standards for Bible and outlines what a highly effective Bible program should look like in a thriving Christian school community.

Join us as we continue to explore how academic excellence and discipleship walk hand in hand at Berean Baptist Academy.

Clean Hearts, Sharp Minds: Living for Christ in a Modern World

On today's episode of Coffee with the Superintendent for April 28, 2025, we begin with The Holy Spirit’s Water by exploring Leviticus 11:1-8, where God outlines dietary laws for Israel. We reflect on the physical wisdom behind these ancient restrictions, their spiritual significance, and how they foreshadow the purity fulfilled in Christ through the New Covenant. Next, in The Grind, we celebrate Eno’s 6th-grade birthday, share sports updates as Varsity Golf takes to the course at Gates Four, and announce today’s delicious lunch of chicken sandwiches with mac and cheese. In The Add-Ins, we dive into Accreditation Standard 7, Indicator 4, discussing how BBA is using modern technology to enhance teaching, promote student engagement, and prepare students for future academic and career success — all while remaining Christ-centered. Join us for a rich conversation on living faithfully and learning excellently in 2025!

Cultivating Critical Thinkers: Research-Based Learning at BBA

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we explore how Berean Baptist Academy is strategically implementing research-based instructional strategies to foster critical thinking, creativity, and engagement in our students. Drawing from extensive meta-research, BBA is emphasizing inquiry-based, project-based, and research-driven learning models, particularly in grades 5 and above. We also discuss new courses designed to sharpen students’ logic, public speaking, and research skills—all essential for success in higher education and beyond. Join us as we reflect on how Christian education must not only inform but also transform hearts and minds for Christ.