The First Priority Podcast

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 Brad@fpofamerica.com , or Kristina Sears at Kristina@fpofamerica.com .    Join us for the fall conference! Click the link to register https:...

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.    Fall Conference registration is live! Click the link to register  https://firstpriority.club/events/   Heather Bundy lives in Roanoke, TX. Heather was raised in a multi-denominational household. She knew she believed in G...

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

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 Sprin...

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/epicfoundat...

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 Brad@fpofamerica.com . For the onli...

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 S...

On this week’s podcast, Shane and Natalie Kenney share their heart with First Priority and how God is moving in west Texas. Shane and Natalie talked about how they started in Texas and the ways that God has answered prayers and worked in First Priority Permian Basin during their 10 years there. Tune in to hear some amazing stories!  Shane Kenney has been working with students since 1998. He has se...

On this week’s podcast we hear from Tim Bargo and Chuck White from Tri-County/Lake Cumberland. Tim and Chuck talk about what's been going on and what’s new in Tri-County/Lake Cumberland as well as share some powerful stories in the clubs!    Tri-County numbers mentioned in today's podcast.  - 251 students decisions this school year for Christ - 846 Bibles distributed - 2874 salvations since 2008 ...

This week's episode features Al Miller and Theresa Cox from Decatur Alabama. Brad talks with Al and Theresa about their journey with First Priority and the way that the Lord is using them to further His kingdom.    Al Miller and Theresa Cox are both a part of First Priority in Alabama. They started serving on staff during this past school year but have been a part of First Priority Decatur for sev...

Brad and Steve talk with Ben Trueblood about reaching those who are unseen. Ben Trueblood who has worked for Lifeway the last 12 years, shares his heart with Brad and Steve about what God is doing, and will do in the lives of the younger generation.   Ben serves as the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources and has served the local church as a student pastor for fourteen year...

Tune in to this week’s podcast as Brad Schelling gets a chance to speak with both scholarship winners. Since 2022, First Priority has offered a scholarship opportunity for seniors involved in a First Priority club. This year, First Priority was given the chance to award two scholarship winners! Also, be sure to check it out to hear Brad announce a special surprise! Karlee Johnson, one of the First...

This week's podcast features Jeremy Carlson as he talks with Brad and Steve about the Christian film industry. Jeremy is a board member of First Priority Greater Nashville and has worked in the Christian film industry fro the last 11 years, and has worked on around 35 different films during this time. Some of these films include I Can Only Imagine, War Room, and the recent release The Jesus Revolu...

This week, the TN1 Metro Nashville Coordinator Joey Maldonado, brings his background of church planting and youth ministry to talk about how to stay relationship-minded and serve the schools as First Priority.    Joey Maldonado is the TN1 Metro Nashville Coordinator and has served in youth ministry with his wife for 18 years. Joey moved to Nashville from The Bronx, New York 7 years ago and has als...

This week's podcast features Jared Shingleton, the director of Student Life Kids Camp. Jared Talks with Brad and Steve about what is happening and the conversations that are circling in this generation's student ministry. Since Jared grew up as the son of a student camp and conference director, you could say camp ministry is in his blood. With that he brings both experience and a passion for produ...

Ryan McDermott, a team member of SLU (Student Leadership University), brings us a word of encouragement on leading this generation of students. Ryan talks about the "tide" of student leadership and what it means for this generation currently.    Ryan McDerm0tt is the Next Generation Pastor for Christ Fellowship Church in West Palm Beach Florida where he has served for the last 13 years. Prior to t...

This week, Brad and Steve dive into the 4 core values of First Priority. Tune in to hear an in-depth conversation about each of the 4 core values and why they are a part of First Priority.    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 h...

This week's podcast is packed with information on donor care, donor communication, and donor retention. Brad walks through the resources and plan for donor care. This podcast is a great time to pull out a notepad and pen to take some notes on the proven processes of the First Priority donor care plan.  Visuals discussed in this weeks podcast are shown in our First Priority Youtube channel as well...

In this week's episode, Brad and Steve reflect on the Covenant school shooting in Nashville TN. Brad and Steve talk about its impact and how we as a Christian community can surround our neighbors and those who are hurting during a time of tragedy.  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...

In this week's episode, Brad and Steve talk about church partnerships. Tune in to hear about what it means to partner with the local church with First Priority.   Announcements - Spring meetings:  registration is live!  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  https://firstpriority.givevirtuous.org/Event/nashville-spring-meeting   May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  https://firstpriority.givevirtuous.org/Event/tamp...

This week's episode focuses on the importance of rest in our lives as leaders and individuals furthering the kingdom of God. Listen as Brad and Steve discuss healthy rest and what it looks like as Christ-centered individuals.    Announcements  Spring meetings:  registration is live!  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  Links from today's episode:  Interested in applying for...

This episode features Brad and Steve speaking with First Priority's President Mark Robbins. Listen to today's episode to hear an update from Mark and how First Priority is growing this school year.    Announcements  Spring meetings:  registration is live!  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  Links from today's episode:  Interested in applying for the FPoA College Scholarship...

Today's podcast talks about Youth Pastor Summit and Lift Tour with Nikki Hoffpauir, COO of Student Leadership University. Tune in to hear Brad and Steve talk to Nikki about what is ahead with Youth Pastor Summit and what's been happening so far with Lift tour!    Click these links to find out more about Youth Pastor Summit, Lift Tour and Student Leadership University!    Youth Pastor Summit https:...

In this week's podcast, Brad and Steve introduce First Priority's Marketing and Communications intern, Grace Poole. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear from our intern about her time so far with First Priority.  Announcements  Spring meetings:  registration is live!  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  Links from today's episode:  Interested in applying for the FPoA Colle...

This episode features Brad and Steve talking with David North the district director for TN-1. Tune in to listen to David share his journey and testimony with First Priority and where he is now as district director.  Spring meetings:  May 1st - 2nd in Nashville TN  May 8th - 9th in Tampa Bay  Links from today's episode:  Interested in applying for the FPoA College Scholarship? Find it here: https:/...