On this week’s podcast, Brad Schelling talks with the Ministry Director of Rutherford Co., Jacob Sharp. Listen to Jacob tell his story of his prayer walk with the Lord, and how it ended at his involvement with FP. Jacob shares a story of a student moving schools, and how he wanted to plant a club at his new school. The club started this school year! 

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Jacob Sharp is the Ministry Director of Rutherford Co. Previously, he was a youth and worship pastor, but has been involved with First Priority since 2020. He has been married for three years. See more about him here: https://greaternashville.fpofamerica.com/staff-and-board 

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America. You can read more about him here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/ 

What does it mean to be a partner? Churches are connected, engaged and partnered with First Priority. Tune in to listen to Brad Schelling and Steve Cherrico talk about why church partnerships are needed on this week’s podcast. 

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Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/

Steve Cherrico and Brad Schelling host this week’s podcast with First Priority Coordinator of FP of the Lakeshore, Sandy Mast. Sandy explains the growth in her area and how students' siblings were wanting First Priority in their schools. They are currently in nine schools and hope to expand to 20 clubs in ten schools. Sandy discusses the lessons she has learned since working for FP. 

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Sandy has been a long-time active youth minister in the tri-cities community and has been involved with First Priority over the years.  She holds a degree in early childhood education and worked for Head Start as a teacher and volunteer coordinator for 10 years before being called into High School ministry.  She has been on staff at Covenant Life Church in Grand Haven since 1995, with a five-year break from that position to work with Young Life.  Sandy continues to work for Covenant Life as their Senior High Youth Director and will continue in that role. https://firstprioritylakeshore.com/first-priority-ottawa-county/  

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/ 

How is your club doing? We want to hear from you! Brad Schelling and Kristina Sears hopped onto this week's podcast and talked about how communication is key and the goals for FPoA.

If you have any questions/comments/concerns/ reach out to Brad Schelling at [email protected], or Kristina Sears at [email protected]. 

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Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Kristina Sears serves as the Systems and Communications Director. Read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/

Fort Worth's new Area Coordinator Heather Bundy, joins Steve Cherrico on this week's podcast to talk about her gifts of teaching and leadership that led her to First Priority. 

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Heather Bundy lives in Roanoke, TX. Heather was raised in a multi-denominational household. She knew she believed in God throughout school, and in college she truly fell in love with the Lord. Heather was originally a head administrator of a school, but her passions are working with churches and kids so they know the Lord. She is excited to build relationships and see the clubs grow. 

Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as regional Manager of FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/

Kansas City's new Area Coordinator Jenna Doll, joins Steve Cherrico on this week’s podcast to talk about her heart and mission for First Priority. Jenna shares her story of being called to ministry and how her passion for sharing the gospel bleeds into the mission and ministry with First Priority. 

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Jenna Doll lives in Kansas City, MO. Jenna has been actively sharing the gospel since she was 12 years old. Because of her story and sharing her faith at a young age, she is passionate about helping students do the same. Jenna has been working in ministry since March 2022 and is excited to be a part of the First Priority Kansas City team.

Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board

First Priority of the Ozarks is the newest launched district of First Priority. In this week's episode First Priority of the Ozarks District Director, Jeff Stanford, introduces himself and shares his story and journey with First Priority.

Jeff Stanford is a 25 year youth ministry veteran. After serving FPSFL for 10 years as director of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast he and his family moved to Springfield, MO. The last 3 years he has worked as sales and service agent for the Local Geico Office there, all the while building a foundation that is now First Priority of the Ozarks. Click the link to read more about Jeff https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board/

Fall Conference registration is live! Click the link to register https://firstpriority.club/events

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board

This week's podcast focuses on prayer over students. Brad and Steve remind us of the power that prayer holds, and encourage ways to be in prayer over our students this school year. 

Fall Conference registration goes live next week! Click the link to save the date https://firstpriority.club/events

For the online version of the EPIC Foundations  guide visit https://firstpriority.club/epicfoundations

If you have any questions/comments/concerns about the Epic Foundations guide, feel free to email Brad Schelling at [email protected].

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board

This week's episode is a training and overview of Epic Foundations. Grace and Brad talk through the guide and discuss what to expect for this year! This episode is a great listen for all those involved and who plan to use the guide in their club! 

If you have any questions/comments/concerns about the Epic Foundations guide, feel free to email Brad Schelling at [email protected].

For the online version of this guide visit https://firstpriority.club/epicfoundations

Grace De Carvalho is the Marketing and Communications Intern for First Priority. Grace has been the intern since January 2023 and she will finish in August 2023. She recently graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a communications degree. 

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board

In this week’s podcast, hear from Tampa Bay’s president, Amber Johansen. Amber is passionate and driven for the ministry of First Priority, and we get the opportunity to hear some incredible stories and encouragement from her. 

Amber was born and raised in Tampa. After graduating from Leto High School, she attended Florida State University for an undergraduate degree and then the University of South Florida for a graduate degree in Government and International Studies. Her background includes working with at-risk teens and families, non-profit work, and program development.

She has been involved with First Priority of Tampa Bay since 2009, when she began serving as a Parent Partner in her son’s First Priority group. In 2013, she was appointed Executive Director and then President in 2023.

Brad Schelling is the EVP of Operations at First Priority of America and Steve Cherrico is the Executive Director of FP Greater Nashville as well as a Regional Manager for FPoA. You can read more about them here: https://firstpriority.club/about-us/staff-and-board