The First Priority Podcast

Fall Training Philosophies

Steve Cherrico, Mark Robbins, and Brad Schelling talk about the different philosophies of fall training and how finding the right one for your area can really add value and set the tone for your school year. 

MySharePal Initiative

Dustin Doll is the CEO of Accord Group of companies and the creator of the MySharePal app. Dustin shares about how we can gain confidence in sharing the gospel. Dustin refers to the links below throughout the podcast that will help you through the journey of sharing your faith with others. 

MySharePal App

Why Leadership Training Fails and What to do About it

MySharePal FP Codes

Share Jesus Without Fear

 

Networking Initiative

Joel Rowland, FP Front Range, talks about the First Priority of America Networking Initiative and how creating a network of people can greatly impact a community. 

Love Your School Initiative

Brad and Joel talk about how to better love your school by acts of service. You will hear from Larry Franks, FP Decatur, and Carina Deshotels, FP Tampa Bay/Pinellas County, talk about things they have implemented to love their school. 

Maxwell Leadership

Joel Rowland, FP Front Range, talks about the John Maxwell leadership training for students. 

John Maxwell is a New York Times best selling author, whose passion in life is growing and equipping others to do remarkable things and lead significant and fulfilled lives. Find out more about the ichoose course mentioned in this podcast here: https://firstpriority.club/leadership

Leadership Initiatives 1: The Story Initiative

Joel Rowland, Director of FP Front Range, and Justin Theriot, Ministry Director of FP Nashville, share the basics of the Story Initiative and how we can use the different aspects of it to encourage students and leaders to share their story. Your story does matter,  and First Priority of America wants to help everyone realize that so you can help spread the gospel through telling your story. 

E.P.I.C. Purpose Plan: Sean Hall talks E.P.I.C. and 3 parts to every club

Sean Hall is the Director of First Priority St. Louis Metro East. He was a student in First Priority in South Florida in high school. After graduation he interned in South Florida and helped out with First Priority clubs there. He is married to his wife Gina and together, they have served at FP St. Louis Metro East for over five years. 

E.P.I.C. Four Plan: Luke Still talks E.P.I.C. using the Four gospel tool

Luke Still is the Regional Director of Broward at First Priority South Florida. He is married to Elizabeth and together they have 8 children. 

E.P.I.C. Story Plan: Sarah McKinney talks E.P.I.C. on the YouVersion Bible App

Sarah McKinney is the student intern of writing at FP Front Range. She volunteers her time leading the team that develops the YouVersion Bible reading plan, writes and sends the newsletters, and even gives input into the curriculum that all the First Priority Clubs use throughout the United States. 

E.P.I.C. preview with Joel Rowland

Joel is the Executive Director of First Priority Front Range. His family moved to Denver in January 2020 to organize and lead the Front Range region. He has been in leadership roles for over 13 years including Lead Pastor, Jail Chaplain, Founder of a non-profit for at risk kids, Drug Court Representative, and Executive Director of First Priority in North Carolina. Joel is a Certified Speaker, Coach, Trainer, and Teacher with the John Maxwell Team. He is certified in Apologetics with the Ravi Zacharias Institute and is currently studying to become a Scholar in Biblical Linguistics and the Hebraic Context of the Bible through the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has studied abroad in Israel, Canada, and Ecuador.

Joel lives in Denver, CO with his wife Amber and their two kids.