Warrior Wisdom

Discussion Questions: Which are you more prone to do:a. go straight from vision to action and skip the planning?b. get stuck in the planning and never launch? Which is harder for you: a. keeping a vision to yourself until it's time to bring others in? b. finding the courage to share the vision with others? Can you cast your vision to others as clearly and succinctly as Nehemiah? Try writing it in...

Did you know FBA intentionally nurtures students’ social and emotional well-being alongside their academic growth? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers sits down with Lower School Counselor Ms. Waverly Walk to explore the heart behind Warrior Wellness. Designed for students in bridge kindergarten through fourth grade, Warrior Wellness equips students w...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Discussion Questions Who in your life has been a good example of a servant-leader? What have you learned from the way they lead? Have you ever expressed your appreciation to them for their leadership? Are you good at truly seeing other people? Do you ask them questions, listen to their answers, and allow yourself to be moved by their circumstances? Who has been praying for you “day and night”? How...

Did you know we walk alongside each eighth grader on their path to high school? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers sits down with Middle School Counselor Mrs. Sandra Wilson to discuss how FBA intentionally guides students and families through the high school application process. From exploring schools in seventh grade to preparing applications, inter...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Similar Questions as Last Week: Are there any sinful attitudes, habits, influences, or relationships in your life that you need to separate yourself from? When you recognize your sin, does it genuinely grieve you? What emotional and even physical effects does unconfessed sin have on your heart, mind, and body? In what ways has your sin impacted others? In what ways does sin affect your relationshi...

Did you know FBA has a faculty member dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers sits down with our Dean of Spiritual Life, Ms. Netter, to share how spiritual development is intentionally woven into every part of life at FBA. From chapel and Bible curriculum to student leadership opportunities, parent Bible...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Are there any sinful attitudes, habits, influences, or relationships in your life that you need to separate yourself from? When you recognize your sin, does it genuinely grieve you? What emotional and even physical effects does unconfessed sin have on your heart, mind, and body? How does remembering God’s goodness, the goodness of His law, and His kindness toward you increase your willingness to c...

Did you know our middle school athletics are about far more than just learning a sport? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers welcomes back Athletic Director Coach Clementz for part two of the conversation on intentional movement and formation at FBA. While competition is certainly part of middle school athletics, the true purpose goes deeper. Through t...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

How is your personal worship life? How is your participation in communal worship? In what areas of your life do you need more of “take heart, because God is with me” and less of “I set my heart to do, to study, to teach”? How is FBA called together as a community to accomplish God’s calling? In what ways does FBA currently worship together, and what are other ways it could grow in worship as a com...

Did you know our lower school is on the move? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers and Athletic Director Coach Clementz share how FBA’s intentional physical education program is building confident, coachable students beginning in prek. Designed specifically with Generation Alpha in mind, FBA’s lower school PE plan emphasizes purposeful skill developmen...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Have you experienced the personal call of God..."this Ezra"? Have you doubted God's desire or ability to personally call you? How do you handle situations when you are not the star or center of attention? Does your attitude or excitement for a project differ depending on your role? Do your engagement or attention levels differ depending on your role? What have you set your heart on pursuing? What...

Did you know Shadow Day is one of the most meaningful ways future middle school students experience life at First Baptist Academy? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers shares why Shadow Day is a key part of the middle school admissions journey, helping families move from imagining FBA to seeing their child thrive on campus. Joined by current students C...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Esther had no idea what was going on...have you ever been in that situation? How did find comfort, peace, and clarity within the uncertainty? Are you waiting to hear from God? Are you working while you wait and what does the work look like? What communities and relationships has God provided to assisted you in following him, understanding him, seeing his plans, and serving him? DO you take these c...

Did you know enrollment at First Baptist Academy is growing like never before? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Mrs. Teresa Chambers shares how this growth reflects families placing deep trust in FBA to partner with them in faith-based education and student preparation for the future. With a 24% increase in enrollment in the post-COVID era and the highest enrollment si...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Has your work stopped? If so, for how long? What do you need to do to restart? Do you have someone in your life who is able and willing to give you Godly criticism and Godly motivation when you need it? Are you this person for others? Do you have someone in your life who is able and willing to give you Godly support and Godly direction when you need it? Are you this person for others? How do you f...

Did you know the entrepreneurship mindset at First Baptist Academy is for every learner, not just future entrepreneurs? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Head of School Mrs. Teresa Chambers is joined by special guest Mr. Stephen Carter of the Seed Tree Group to explore how FBA is intentionally equipping Generation Alpha for an unknown future. They discuss how growth min...

A 20-week devotional on We Are FBA looking at First Baptist Academy's mission statement, core values, Portrait of a Graduate and characteristics of professional excellence.

Are you currently fighting against any opposition or adversaries? Deceit? Have you let someone "build with" who shouldn't be? Discouragement? From who, where? Fear? From who, what? False Accusations? From who, how? Power? From who, how? Force? From who, how? In what ways are you seeking wisdom and discernment from God to battle the opposition in your life? For you, is the work currently stopped? W...