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HOPE FOR

LAKE CUMBERLAND | HERITAGE

We hope you will consider partnering with FPoA to support the Lake Cumberland/Heritage District so that we can Take the Hope of Christ to Every Student. Our goals are God-sized, but we are making the preparations to go forth and let God do what only He can. Partner with us through your prayers and financial support to change the lives of students and our future generation.

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.

2024-2025 IMPACT

  • Active Clubs: 26
  • Decisions for Christ: 86
  • Student Leaders Trained: 131
  • Church Partners: 40

Current Counties

  • Lake Cumberland
    • Rockcastle County
    • Pulaski County
    • McCreary County
  • Heritage
    • Lincoln County
    • Boyle County
    • Mercer County
    • Casey County

BY JULY 1, 2026, OUR GOAL IS TO…

  • Hire four new staff members
    • 3 Area Coordinators and one social media/communications intern
  • Partner with 15 new churches
  • Add 3 new counties to the District
  • Add 6 new clubs
  • Train 525 Student Leaders
  • Weekly average attendance of 1,120
  • Increase our budget by 56% over the next three years

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First Priority of Lake Cumberland/Heritage 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 Lake Cumberland/Heritage 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