In San Antonio, middle and high school students are facing a spiritual crisis. A 2022 survey by the San Antonio Youth Commission revealed that nearly half of the students reported feeling “helpless, hopeless, numb, or like nothing matters.” First Priority exists to empower students to change this reality with the power of the Gospel.
OUR NICHE
Students Reach Students.
OUR MISSION
To take the Hope of Christ to every student.
OUR VISION
Unite the local church to impact the schools with the Gospel through student-led clubs.
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 SAN ANTONIO?
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5 Counties
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1,065 Churches
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64 High Schools
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106,268 Students in Grades 9-12
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121 Middle Schools
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95,576 Students in Grades 6-8
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185 Schools
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201,844 Students
SHAPING SAN ANTONIO’S TOMORROW
185 CLUBS WITHIN 10 YEARS
2,220 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST ANNUALLY BY YEAR 10
201,844 TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION
YEAR 1
- Annual Budget: $325,367.21
- Schools with a Club: 12
GOALS
- Hire Chapter Director
- Hire Full-Time Area Coordinator
- Launch the First 12 Clubs
- Network 24 Churches
YEAR 2
- Annual Budget: $348,000.45
- Schools with a Club: 30
GOALS
- Launch 18 New Clubs
- Network 60 Churches
- Boost Monthly Support for Sustainable Ministry Impact
YEAR 3
- Annual Budget: $470,141.28
- Schools with a Club: 54
GOALS
- Launch 24 New Clubs
- Hire Additional Area Coordinator
- Network 108 Churches
Below is the National First Priority of America menu and statistics
2024-2025 IMPACT
1,169 CLUBS NATIONALLY
12,517 DECISIONS FOR CHRIST
7,469 STUDENT LEADERS
1,644 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.
