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Helping the next generation put God first every day.

First Things First Ministries

Put God first.
Every day.

Practical teaching and clear next steps for a faith that lasts beyond Sunday.

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Start with what you need today.

You do not need to solve everything at once. Choose the clearest first step and move forward with purpose.

Discipleship Path

Find my next step

Get a clearer picture of where your faith is growing and what to practice next.

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Discover my gifts

See how God may have wired you to serve, lead, encourage, and build others up.

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Put first things first

See where your time points now and build the five priorities you want to live on purpose.

Set my prioritiesSpiritual Disciplines

Strengthen my rhythms

Review ten biblical practices and choose one grace-filled place to grow.

Review my rhythms

A simple rhythm

One message. One truth. One practical step.

Begin with biblical teaching, open Scripture, and carry one clear response into real life.

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Faith that moves beyond Sunday.

Honest biblical teaching for the questions, habits, and decisions that shape everyday life.

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Latest podcastPublished August 11, 2025

Why Most Christians Struggle to Read the Bible (And How to Actually Stay Consistent)

Pastor Grant Todd unpacks why consistency is hard and how to move from a Sunday-only faith to a daily walk with Jesus.

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A simple path

Clarity becomes growth when it becomes practice.

First Things First helps you move from insight to action with a repeatable path for everyday faithfulness.

  1. Assess honestly

    Start with a clear look at where you are, without shame or comparison.

  2. Practice consistently

    Choose one practical rhythm that helps truth move into everyday life.

  3. Grow on purpose

    Use your gifts, stay connected, and keep taking the next faithful step.

Faith tools

Put truth within reach.

Simple resources designed to help you open God’s Word, understand it, and stay consistent.

Reading plan

One Year Bible Reading Plan

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How to Study the Bible Guide

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We help the next generation move from a faith they visit on Sunday to a life built around Jesus every day.

The mission

Clear biblical teaching. Honest reflection. Practical steps that can become a way of life.

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