We hope you will consider partnering with FPoA to see the growth of the Northeast Tennessee District so that we can Take the Hope of Christ to Every Student in those 12 counties in the next five years. 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.
Northeast Tennessee District Data & Information:
- 12 Counties; 6 City School Districts
- 1,944 Churches
- 42 High Schools
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- 34,000 students grades 9-12
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- 90 Middle & K-8 Schools
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- 43,000 students grade 5-8
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- Total
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- 132 Schools
- 77k Students
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David North grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee where he met and married his wife, Julie. They have been married for 28 years and have three children.
David has spent the last 21 years working in medical sales where he has won performance awards with several companies, including Forest Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic. In 2020, David formed his own company Moriah Medical, a medical device distribution company with a focus on providing minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of chronic pain.
David has been involved in various ministries inside and outside of the church walls, serving as a youth leader, deacon, Sunday school teacher, worship leader, and orchestra member as well as helping to found a Classical Christian school in 2006 and leading a Bible study for young men in his home.
His desire is to see young people introduced to the saving grace of Jesus Christ and cultivate a deeper walk with their Savior.
Haley Wherry is a First Priority Area Coordinator and Trainer in the Northeast Tennessee District. He has been involved with youth and college ministry for over 30 years, serving as Youth Pastor, Interim Pastor, Campus Ministry Coordinator, Event Coordinator and more. He has worked for First Priority since 2009 and loves empowering students and encouraging youth workers. Haley has a heart for Northeast Tennessee having been born and raised in the region. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children and one grandchild: Brock who is married to Raleigh with their son Zebedee, and Barrett who is married to Richie.
