In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we step into Philippians 4:1–7 and examine what heavenly citizenship looks like in daily life. Flowing from Paul’s reminder that our citizenship is in heaven, he now calls believers to stand firm in the Lord, pursue unity, rejoice always, practice gentleness, and replace anxiety with prayer. We explore how these commands are not rooted in Old Covenant law-keeping, but in New Covenant union with Christ. From resolving conflict to guarding our hearts with the peace of God, this passage provides a deeply practical framework for life in a Christian community. For a school like Berean Baptist Academy, these truths shape how we lead, learn, and live together under the lordship of Christ.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we walk carefully through Philippians 3:18–21 and confront the sobering contrast Paul presents: two trajectories, two identities, two outcomes. With pastoral tears, Paul warns of those who live as enemies of the cross, driven by appetite and earthly focus. Yet he lifts our eyes to a greater reality. Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior who will transform us by His resurrection power.

From that theological foundation, we turn to life inside Berean Baptist Academy. We celebrate birthdays, share lunch announcements, and speak plainly about enrollment urgency as seats continue to fill and placement testing begins.

In the Final Pour, we examine Part Six of our new Parental Covenant: Integrity, Honesty, and Appropriate Use of Resources. We explore why academic honesty is not merely policy compliance but a New Covenant issue of heart transformation. Character formation, not short-term performance, is the true aim of Christian education. This episode calls families to clarity, courage, and consistency as citizens of heaven raising children for eternity.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we return to Philippians 3:15–17 and examine what true Christian maturity looks like under the New Covenant. Paul reminds us that maturity is not sinless perfection but a mind shaped by the gospel, pressing toward Christ because Christ has already taken hold of us. We explore the difference between Old Covenant external conformity and New Covenant heart transformation, and we consider what it means to live up to the truth we have already received.

We also continue our examination of the New Parent Covenant, focusing on Academic Responsibility and Work Ethic. We reflect on how diligence, integrity, punctuality, and perseverance are not merely academic virtues but acts of stewardship and worship. At Berean Baptist Academy, excellence is not about pride or performance. It is about gratitude, discipleship, and forming students who live consistently with their identity in Christ.