As we approach our 33rd year of First Priority, we believe in investing in the community and mobilizing students to share the Hope of Christ on their school campus. As of this past school year, there are 163,814 students in 270 schools across Greater Birmingham and we want to reach Every Last One with the Gospel. We have active clubs in 113 schools reaching almost 6,000 students weekly. Already, we have had 107 salvation decisions reported since August and trained over 340 student leaders.
I know that right now a lot of churches are looking at their annual budgets and making plans for next year. We ask for you to consider First Priority as part of your local missions giving. We would love to come share about what God is doing in our city through the lives of students. We are available to come and speak with your missions committee or at your missions conference. It takes all of us working together in order to see revival happen in our city. In the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, there is a phrase on the wall that says, “Birmingham, the world is watching.” I believe God wants to do something special here in our city that can impact the world, just like First Priority began in Birmingham 33 years ago and now has spread across America and around the world!
Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers? Students are depressed, lonely and looking for a safe place to belong. Did you also know that in America 3,300 students drop out of school every day? The majority of students tell us they have little sense of hope or direction. They want to make a difference but feel afraid, overwhelmed and anxious. These statistics are disturbing and frightening. Christ’s love is the answer and First Priority gives students a great outlet to connect with others who may be going through similar situations. Is your church giving to First Priority? Your support will help launch more clubs, reach students with the Gospel, provide needed resources for clubs, develop leaders, build accountability, encourage teamwork, and allow a First Priority staff member to work with the schools in your community. We still have 157 schools and tens of thousands of students to reach, will you help us expand our influence?
We look forward to partnering with you and reaching the nearly 164,000 students across our great city! Contact me today at 205.871.8886 or debi@firstpriorityal.com to get more information or to find out if your local church is giving to First Priority.
