In Northeast Tennessee, middle and high school students are facing a spiritual crisis. A recent poll among students in First Priority clubs revealed that over 75% identified depression and anxiety as their top concerns, with relationship challenges following closely behind. Many students feel lost and hopeless. 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.
2023-2024 IMPACT
- Active Clubs: 40
- Churches Partnered: 162
- Weekly Attendance: 701
- Decisions for Christ: 206
- Student Leaders Trained: 172
COUNTIES
- Carter Hawkins
- Cocke Johnson
- Greene Sevier
- Hamblen Sullivan
- Hancock Washington
SHAPING NORTHEAST TN’S TOMORROW
130 CLUBS WITHIN 10 YEARS
1,560 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST ANNUALLY BY YEAR 10
75,000 TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION
2024-2025
- Annual Budget: $400,000
- Schools with a Club: 50
GOALS
- Launch 10 New Clubs
- Train 250 Student Leaders
- 600 Decisions for Christ
- Have 180 Church Partners
- Hire 1 New Full-Time Area Coordinator
- Have 100 Volunteers
3-YEAR PICTURE
- Annual Budget: $650,000
- Schools with a Club: 75
GOALS
- Launch 25 New Clubs
- Train 375 Student Leaders
- 900 Decisions for Christ
- Have 150 Volunteers
- Have 225 Church Partners
- Hire 1-4 New Staff Members (FT & PT Area Coordinators)
10-YEAR PICTURE
- Annual Budget: $1,000,000
- Schools with a Club: 130
GOALS
- Launch 55 New Clubs
- Train 650 Student Leaders
- 1,560 Decisions for Christ
- Have 260 Volunteers
- Have 390 Church Partners
First Priority of Northeast TN 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 Northeast TN area is vital for this mission and is backed by the national office.