Teaching and Leading: Coffee with the Superintendent
Coffee with the Superintendent: Teaching and Leading is a bi-weekly podcast designed specifically for the faculty and staff of Berean Baptist Academy. Hosted by Dr. Jack Farmer, this podcast focuses on the practical and spiritual matters that shape our ability to teach and lead with excellence. Each episode draws from Scripture, educational leadership principles, and real-life experiences to equip Berean educators for the classroom, the hallway, and the broader mission of Christian education. Whether we are discussing classroom management, curriculum design, faculty development, or leadership skills, every conversation points back to our shared purpose: to make disciples of Christ who pursue academic excellence.
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this pilot episode of Teaching and Leading, Dr. Jack Farmer unpacks one of the most important skills for effective leadership—the ability to see beyond the express task and recognize the implied tasks hidden within it. Drawing from the Great Commission, we explore how Jesus gave a clear directive that carried countless implied actions necessary for success. This same principle applies to school leadership today. Whether creating a carline duty schedule or leading a campus initiative, great leaders anticipate the steps that aren’t written down but are essential for mission success.
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
In this episode of Age of Responsibility, Dr. Jack Farmer explores the pressing need to reclaim leadership and maturity in today's world through the lens of education, faith, and practical action. Sponsored by Strategic Edge Consulting, LLC, this thought-provoking discussion is divided into three engaging segments:
The Great Peter Pan Syndrome: A deep dive into the cultural and societal trends contributing to delayed adulthood. Dr. Farmer contrasts the self-reliance of earlier generations with today's challenges, offering biblical insights and practical steps for fostering maturity and responsibility in homes, schools, and communities.
Extreme Challenges, Lost Stewardship: This segment examines the erosion of leadership ownership and stewardship principles. Drawing from leadership classics like Extreme Ownership and The Leadership Challenge, along with examples from history and Scripture, Dr. Farmer highlights the transformative power of accountability and integrity.
Reclaiming the Covenant of Leadership: Grounded in Reformed New Covenant Theology, this segment offers actionable steps for developing godly leadership. Through mentoring, character-based education, and servant leadership, listeners are challenged to embrace a vision for leadership that inspires hope and leaves a lasting legacy.
Join us for an inspiring journey that equips you to lead with conviction, humility, and purpose, both in this life and the eternal Kingdom. Perfect for educators, leaders, and anyone committed to making a difference in their community and beyond.