Warrior Wisdom

Did you know our middle school students at First Baptist Academy have a dedicated day to explore their interests, try something new and build community? In this episode of Warrior Wisdom: A Day in the Life at FBA , Head of School Teresa Chambers is joined by Middle School Dean of Student Support Mr. Soontiraratn to share an inside look at Warriors Explore. Learn how this unique enrichment day brok...

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.

What things cause you to lose sight of God's plans for your life? What is first in your life? If it is not God, what do you need to change to put him first? What is the next right thing you should be doing? Do you have a plan for accomplishing God's will for your life? What is a victory you should stop and celebrate?

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.

Do you believe God has specific plans for you? Has he moved you to join your "everyone" as part of his plan? Has God used surprising people, circumstances to accomplish his plans for you? How do you respond when God uses the wrong person to tell you the right thing? How has God provided for you to accomplish his plans? How has he asked you to give towards and sacrifice for his plans for you?

Discussion Questions: Do you know your calling? Can you write it down as clearly as Paul describes Timothy's? Do you have a Paul in your life? Is God calling you to be Paul in someone else's life? Knows you Knows your calling Knows what it takes to fulfill your calling Do you have a Mark in your life (4:11)? Is God calling you to be Mark in someone else's life? Willing to assist, serve Useful in f...

Discussion Questions: Do you delight in God's Word? Does your delight lead to giving it your attention? Does your attention lead to gaining in understanding? Does your understanding lead to obeying its commands? Does your obedience lead to walking in the power of godliness?

Discussion Questions: How do you see the culture teach individual agency in calling and vocation? How do you see it creeping into the church or even your students at FBA? Have you ever struggled with the "greatness" or "commonness" of your calling? How are you using your gifts and calling for the common good?

Discussion Questions: What effect does suffering have on your relationship with God? Do you find it difficult to express your questions or frustrations to Him? What are some of the spiritual and practical steps you use when wrestling with suffering? Do you have specific verses of scripture, songs, books, etc that you turn to when experiencing suffering? Who do you turn to when wrestling with suffe...

Discussion Questions: How are you fanning into the flame God's gifts of salvation, calling, and the Holy Spirit? What are ways the Holy Spirit is trying to train you in self-control? Are there areas of your life that a spirit of fear can get control of your thoughts and actions? What are the things that cause you the most doubt and worry? Of the four ways to fight for courage, which one would you...

Discussion Questions: Discuss the first time you experienced the power of the Holy Spirit in your life and how has his presence helped you know find assurance in your salvation (I have believed and I am convinced). Share a time you were aware of the Holy Spirit’s empowering in a specific situation of your calling. How would you describe what you experienced during this time? Eric Liddell’s famous...

What is the hardest fight you've experience in your Christian walk? What did you learn about God and yourself during this experience? What does it mean to you personally to live with an eternal mindset? How does it impact the way you view your circumstances, relationships, responsibilities, plans, goals, and calling? What are some practical ways to make decisions with an eternal mindset? For perso...

Is having sound doctrine a central part of your spiritual walk? What are some practical steps you can take to grow in your understanding of sound doctrine? What are some of the current challenges—from cultural influences to social media—that make discerning sound doctrine more difficult? How can you have an honest discussion about doctrinal differences with someone while still showing love and res...

Discussion Questions: Who has been a role model for you in your specific calling? How about someone perhaps not with your specific calling, but is an example of work done well? How can you encourage, support, or serve them today? Can you outline what makes someone true to your specific calling - character, achievements, etc (1 Timothy 5:9-10)? Can you recognize the common pitfalls and temptations...

Discussion Questions: Do you have a plan for your spiritual growth? For growing your spiritual gifts? What systems, processes, teachers, and resources do you have in place to hold you accountable for growing spiritually? How would you describe your commitment and dedication to your spiritual growth? To fan into flames the gifts you have been given? Discuss a hard time or tough season in your spiri...

Discussion Questions: 1. Which qualities listed for overseers or deacons are you personally challenged to grow in? 2. FBA has a portrait of a graduate, and if you created a summary of the most important characteristics of you calling what traits would be on the list? How do you match up to this portrait you’ve created? 3. How do you apply the principles of prioritizing relationships and responsibi...

Discussion Questions: Who are you called to reach, teach, love, lead, serve? How does the truth that there is One God, one mediator, one redeemer inform your understanding of your calling? Lead you to live out your calling? How does prayer fit into your calling? Who specifically are you called to prayer for? What favor do you request from God to fulfill your calling? How do you ask others to pray...

In what ways has the Lord's mercy and grace been displayed in your own life, and what are the implications of this for how you view your calling? How does your personal experience of receiving God’s mercy and grace encourage you to treat others who have not yet experienced it? How are you fighting for your calling and your doctrine? What are the biggest enemies of fulfilling your calling and holdi...

Discussion Questions: Do you have a general or specific calling from God? How did God reveal the calling to you? How has he empowered and encouraged you to follow your calling? How does what you believe impact the way you think about and treat others? Think about the way you personally engage in religious discussion. Are you more likely to engage in "vain discussion" and speculation or in conversa...