Preparing for Align 2024: Uniting First Priority Leaders | Season 5, Ep. 28

In this episode of the First Priority Podcast, host Brad Schelling and guests Heather Bundy, Jacob Sharp, and Jenna Doll discuss the upcoming Align 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee. They share personal introductions, the significance of the event, the lineup of keynote speakers, worship plans, breakout sessions, and plans for the off-site activities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, encouragement, and empowerment within the First Priority community as they prepare for the gathering.

 

Align Highlights: 

• The Align 2024 event aims to unite First Priority leadership.
• Keynote speakers will focus on equipping, encouraging, and empowering attendees.
• Worship will be led by First Priority staff to foster connection.
• Breakout sessions will cover practical topics for youth ministry.
• The event is designed to build relationships among staff members.
• The importance of aligning with the mission of First Priority is emphasized.

Quotes: 

• "We want to align around the mission."
• "It's about equipping, encouraging, and empowering.
• “This conference is all about connecting with people who share the same mission and building relationships that last all year.” 
• “We want to give leaders the tools and encouragement they need to grow their clubs and communities.”
• “I’m excited to see everyone in the same room. That’s what this conference is about—connecting with people who are doing the same work across the country and building those relationships that last all year.”
• “The breakout sessions this year hit on every key part of what we do, and I’m so excited for leaders to walk away feeling more equipped and encouraged.” 
• “We want to give leaders space to engage, serve, and grow with one another, whether it’s through meaningful conversations or just having fun playing games together.”