In Cincinnati, middle and high school students are in a spiritual crisis, with community leaders reporting a record year of youth shootings, growing childhood poverty, and mental health issues. Experts highlight significant mental health challenges and rising suicide rates among Ohio youth. With 28% of Cincinnati residents unchurched, these issues are further compounded by a lack of spiritual support. First Priority exists to empower students to change this reality with the power of the Gospel.

OUR NICHE

Students Reaching Students.

OUR MISSION

To take the Hope of Christ to every student.

OUR VISION

To unite the local church with a plan of action to
influence middle and high schools with the Gospel.

WHY FIRST PRIORITY?

• First Priority is cost-effective, scalable, and utilizes a proven process for success.
• First Priority is accredited by ECFA and Excellence in Giving for accountability, transparency, and financial assessment.
• First Priority tackles a significant need by leveraging local people and resources to create a grassroots movement.
• The First Priority model has the potential to spark revival in America’s schools.

First Priority of Cincinnati is an integral part of First Priority of America, a national 501(c)(3) organization. The national objective is to establish 6,186 Christian clubs on school campuses within 10 years, aiming for 65,000+ decisions for Christ annually and influencing 16% of the public middle and high schools in America. The Cincinnati area is vital for this mission and is backed by the national office.

NATIONAL OBJECTIVES

6,186 CLUBS WITHIN 10 YEARS

65,000 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST ANNUALLY BY YEAR 10

16% OF THE TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION