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The First Priority PodcastAuthor: First Priority of America
In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. We aim to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and those around them. Our core focus is to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023. This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip, and empower Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. Listen in and join the movement today! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Christianity, Non-Profit, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Align 2025 Breakout: Funding the Mission | Season 7, Episode 2
Episode 106
Friday, 20 March, 2026
Raising money for ministry can feel like the hardest part of the work… but what if it actually became one of the most life-giving parts of it? In this breakout session from Align 2025, Joe Maldonado shares how his First Priority region grew to 50+ clubs across multiple counties while keeping things simple, relational, and sustainable. Instead of chasing big events or complicated strategies, Joe walks through a clear, repeatable approach built on relationships, small gatherings, and sharing real stories of impact. From Director Dinners to Monthly Donors and Church Partnerships, you’ll hear exactly how he structured a plan that funded growth without adding pressure. If fundraising has ever felt frustrating or disconnected from your calling, this episode will help you rethink it as part of the mission and give you a practical way to move forward. ⚡ What You’ll Walk Away With: A simple framework for funding your ministry without big events. How to turn relationships into long-term support. Practical ways to build a steady monthly donor base. A clearer, more confident way to invite people in. 🔗 Links & Resources First Priority → https://firstpriority.org Youth Pastor Summit → https://slulead.com
