Christian Life
Growth Begins by Knowing Truth
Brentwood Academy believes that true intellectual growth begins with knowing Truth and that spiritual growth is fundamental to the broader development of each member of the BA family.
In addition to the programs and classes available, spiritual life at Brentwood Academy involves the classroom, the playing field, the band room, and the hallways. We believe that everything is spiritual, and that Jesus Christ gives everything purpose. Every faculty and staff member has a personal, and growing relationship with Christ. While the religious beliefs of each individual student will be respected, the school will continuously teach Biblical truths and values.
2020-21 Theme Verse
"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today." - MATTHEW 6:33-34
Each summer, seniors gather at a weekend retreat to choose the school's theme verse for the upcoming school year. The verse is memorized by all students and faculty and serves as a touchstone for the year.
2020-21 Service Project
Each upper school grade level will choose their own service project for their class. They will support various organizations by hosting events, providing service hours, and planning activities. Service projects will be determined by the students after Labor Day.
Daily Scripture Study
Daily scripture reading begins in first block of each day
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God. We believe there is no practice more important than filling and saturating our minds with the truth of God’s Word. Our goal is that we will become doers of the Word and not hearers only.
Chapel & Devos
Meet the Staff
Rian Berger
Christian Life Director
- B.A. Tennessee Temple University
- M.Ed. Lipscomb University
Matt Brown
Christian Life/Football/Boys' Track
- B.A. University of Tennessee
- M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary
Brad Perry
Senior Grade Chair/History/Track
- B.S. Tennessee Technological University
- M.Litt. St Andrews University Scotland
Dr. Steve Widmaier
Christian Life/Wrestling/Football/Boys' PE
- B.S. Taylor University
- M.A.T.S. Covenant Theological Seminary
- M. Div., D. Min. Fuller Theological Seminary
Next Steps
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