

Josh Brinkerhoff - Spiritual Life Director
Spiritual Life​​
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Berean Academy exists as a three-way partnership with the home, school, and church. The school naturally takes the leading role in the academic development of a child, but because of the partnership between the three, spiritual nurturing must be emphasized in the school to such a degree that it is supportive and even a continuation of how the home and local church are investing in our students. As parents, it is our awesome responsibility to be good stewards of our children whom God graciously entrusts us with, discipling them in the reality of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We consider it an honor and our joy to join the home and church in raising the next generation to become young adults who are in love with Jesus and, in and through that love, transform the people and culture around them to reflect the glorious, flourishing life of the Kingdom of God.
The role of the Spiritual Life Director is a critical component in helping students know and understand (head) a Biblical worldview and then believe and apply (live) it in their own lives, rooted in a relationship (heart) with God. The nature of this ministry is relational and discipleship-focused, in partnership with the home and local church. Berean Academy seeks to create opportunities, as seen below, for students to follow the Holy Spirit's leading, finding and pursuing their identity in Christ.
Chapels
Our K-12 students enjoy chapel each week. Chapels include 30 minutes of corporate worship, prayer, testimonies, and the opportunity to hear from the Word of God by various speakers, including staff, missionaries, parents, alumni, and community members.
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Tuesday, grades 7-12
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Wednesday, grades 6-8
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Thursday, grades 9-12, grades K-5

6-8 Chapel May 7
Small Groups
High school students meet in small groups by grade level and gender bi-weekly to discuss and apply the previous week's chapel message. The groups are facilitated by staff.

Worship Nights
Our Student Worship Team hosts worship nights in the chapel, typically in the fall and spring. Students are invited to come for a time of worship and prayer, allowing them to pursue the Lord together outside of school hours.

Student Conferences
Spiritual Emphasis Week - We invite a speaker for a few days to share with our students on a specific topic for grades 7-12. We also incorporate themed games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion/reflection.
Missions Emphasis Week - We invite a missionary to come and share with our 7-12th grade students about missions and how God uses them on the mission field.

MIND
HABITS
COMMUNITY
BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP addresses the heart through:
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MIND
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COMMUNITY
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HABITS
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
- John 10:10
GROUNDED IN TRUTH
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Teaching God's Word
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Connect learning to the world students experience
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Expose students to competing truth claims and culture
TRANSFORMED THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS
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Abiding in Jesus and committed to the habits of Jesus
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Invested in by role models and mentors
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Engaged with like-minded student community
SOLIDIFIED THROUGH EXPERIENCE
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​Provide opportunities to be biblical practitioners
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Differentiate the spiritual journey
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Create pathways for disciple-makers