In Houston, middle and high school students are facing a spiritual crisis, marked by an alarming increase in runaways, escalating mental health challenges, and a surge in violent crime. 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.
WHY HOUSTON?
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293 High Schools
- 398,302 Students, Grades 9-12
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424 Middle Schools
- 280,420 Students, Grades 6-8
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717 Schools
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678,722 Students
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3,000 Churches
SHAPING HOUSTON’S TOMORROW
356 CLUBS WITHIN 10 YEARS
4,272 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST ANNUALLY BY YEAR 10
468,533 TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION
YEAR 1
- Annual Budget: $650,734.42
- Schools with a Club: 24
GOALS
- Launch Houston North and Houston West Districts
- Hire one District Director and one Area Coordinator for each District
- Launch the First 24 Clubs
- Network 48 Churches
YEAR 2
- Annual Budget: $696,000.90
- Schools with a Club: 60
GOALS
- Launch 36 New Clubs
- Network 120 Churches
- Boost Monthly Support for Sustainable Ministry Impact
YEAR 3
- Annual Budget: $940,282.56
- Schools with a Club: 108
GOALS
- Launch 48 New Clubs
- Hire Additional Area Coordinator
- Network 216 Churches
2023-2024 IMPACT
1,054 CLUBS NATIONALLY
11,241 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST
5,887 STUDENT LEADERS
2,005 CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS
First Priority of San Antonio will be 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 San Antonio area is vital for this mission and is backed by the national office.
