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MISSION STATEMENT
The Craddock Center exists to enrich the lives of the people of Southern
Appalachia through programs of education, cultural enhancement, and
service, encouraging communities, families, and children to advance
educationally, socially, and spiritually.
QUESTIONS WE ARE
OFTEN ASKED
Is the Craddock Center in the budget of Cherry Log Christian Church?
No. We are housed in a
dwelling on the property the church purchased for its new building and we pay
no rent. For this we are most grateful. We share the building with the
church’s Clothes Closet and we pay the utilities, etc. However, since the
church is entering a major financial campaign, we avoid making any appeals to
the church budget.
Does the Craddock Center receive any money from state
or federal agencies?
No. We operate entirely on gifts from supporters.
How much is the budget of the Craddock Center?
We are operating this year on an adjusted budget of $220,000 for 2008.
Who does your fundraising?
Our Director Emeritus, Fred Craddock, who has no experience in fundraising
and who demonstrates daily that he does not know what he is doing. His one
qualification is his commitment to the program and his firm belief that the
Center has the blessing of God. Our Executive Director, Trisha
Senterfitt and the Board of Directors join in the fundraising.
The Craddock Center
is a non-profit organization serving the needs of people in Southern
Appalachia. To do so, the Center enlists professionals from across the
country and mobilizes talented people within the community to offer programs
to address basic physical needs, to encourage self improvement and career
enhancement, and to nourish cultural enrichment.
Named
for Fred and Nettie Craddock, the Craddock Center was created in 2001 by
action of the Board of Cherry Log Christian Church.
Dr. Fred Craddock is minister
emeritus of Cherry Log Christian Church in Cherry Log Georgia. He is Bandy
Distinguished Professor of Preaching and New Testament, Emeritus, in the Candler
School of Theology, Emory University. Much sought after as a lecturer, he has
delivered the Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale, the Scott Lectures at Clarmeont
School of Theology, the Adams Lectures at Southeastern Baptist Seminary, The
Schaff Lectures at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the Cole Lectures at
Vanderbilt, the Westervelt Lectures at Austin Presbyterian Seminary, the Mullins
Lectures at Southern Seminary and Earl Lectures at Pacific School of Religion.
Dr. Craddock has traveled the World giving lectures in many Countries. Dr.
Craddock has written a number of books and contributed articles to various
journals.
The Center operates with its own Board of Directors, generates its own funds,
and determines its own programs. Gifts to the
Craddock Center are tax deductible.
TRISHA SENTERFITT,
DIRECTOR
Dr. Trisha Senterfitt
is Executive Director
of The Craddock Center. She comes to the Center after serving as Associate
Pastor of Care Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta for fourteen
years. During this time Trisha created multiple ministries including Senior
Adults, Parish Nursing, Labyrinth, and many support groups. She
also started the Samaritan Counseling Center at the church, which, under her
leadership, has grown into a program staffed by a director and eleven
counselors, including psychiatrists, psychologists, pastoral counselors,
social workers and addiction therapists.
Having grown up in the home of a Presbyterian
pastor in which education and social mission were highly valued, she sensed
a call to ministry while working with Peachtree Hospice in 1988. Her
education has included studying German at the University of Freiburg,
earning a B.A. in German from Eckerd College and earning her Master of
Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Columbia Theological Seminary
in Decatur. She enjoys retreat leadership, spiritual direction, and leading
labyrinth workshops, and she is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist.
Trisha and her husband, Jack, have three
grown children, Shelley, Todd, and Jeremy, a daughter-in-law, Karen, and a
three year old grandson, John. After living thirty-three years in Atlanta,
they will be moving to Cherry Log in September. Trisha and Jack have owned
a cabin in Morganton since 2004, where they have enjoyed Sabbath time most
Fridays and Saturdays before returning to Atlanta for church on Sunday.
Trisha grew up in rural East Tennessee. Since her first career was as a high
school teacher, she is excited about the educational components of The
Craddock Center. As a public school advocate all the years she has lived in
Atlanta and as a pastor, she has a keen interest in literacy for children
and adults as well as English as a second language. Having grown up valuing
stories, bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music, mountain crafts, and
Cherokee heritage, she heartily embraces the Center's mission to preserve
and share the Southern Appalachian region's rich heritage.
FRED CRADDOCK,
DIRECTOR EMERITUS
TAMMY BLAIR, OFFICE
MANAGER
STAFF
of Children’s Enrichment
Program:
Pam
Lindsey was born into a musical family, she learned first-hand the
joys of music and the life benefits of being introduced to and involved
in music as a young child. She has shared her love of music with
children in concerts and classes for 20 years throughout the Southeast.
In 2002 she collaborated with The Craddock Center to provide weekly
music classes for Head Start/Pre-K children. Since 2005 she has
coordinated the activities for The Children's Enrichment Program and
provided the music curriculum. Pam is a wife of 37 years, mother of four
grown children and grandmother of two.
Betsy
Doty discovered the power of storytelling in 1990 in her work with
homeless children, taking books and story times into Atlanta area family
shelters. She has a deep wish to share sacred stories from many
traditions with messages common to us all, in the belief that the
age-old tales help us to make connections and expand visions. With 20
years experience in live broadcast production, and a degree in theater
and rhetoric, she particularly enjoys the spontaneity and interaction of
story audiences. The Lumpkin County kids love Betsy’s stories.
Amanda
Galloway has loved music, instruments, and stories since childhood.
She shares her enthusiasm with the Pre-K & HS children through songs,
movement, and stories weekly in Pickens, Gilmer, & Union Counties. Her
passion does not stop there, she’s also a church pianist and
children’s/youth choir director as well as piano teacher. She uses her
talents in schools, churches, and her community. The Sunny D Community
Theater featured her in Godspell. Amanda is native to Fannin County, is
a wife of 5 years, and a new mommy to Adia Lauren born in August 2007.
Kim
Cheves has a passion to help kids get up and move. Whether it be
songs, stories or dance she shares the importance of a healthy lifestyle
and creates a positive experience that enables children to stay active
while having fun. She serves Appalachian children in Fannin, Gilmer, &
Towns Counties. Kim is the Preschool Coordinator/Director at her church
and leads Kiddie Camps during the summer. Kim provides storytelling to
libraries, elementary schools, and community events. She choreographs
routines for the CEP program, for recreational cheerleading halftime
shows, and for fit kid and adult programs. She’s a member of the Blue
Ridge Mountain Storytellers. Kim is a wife of 10 years and has 2
children.
Connie
Chancey loves working with kids. She shares stories and music with
children in her church, other churches, and her community. She brings
such joy and encouragement to the Appalachian children in Polk Co., TN
and Cherokee Co, NC weekly through the Craddock Center. Connie is also a
professional photographer and has a studio in her home. Family pictures,
school pictures, weddings, sports events, special events, community
events are among her portfolio. Connie is native to Cherokee Co, NC,
married to Shawn, mother of four, and grandmother of three.
Tracy
Walker is the children's librarian for the Dawson County Public
Library. She began storytelling through the Craddock Center under the
guidance of storyteller Betsy Doty. Tracy is a member of the Blue Ridge
Mountains Storytellers and the Southern Order of Storytellers. Her
favorite stories are those that reflect the Southern Appalachian region
in which she works. Tracy also shares stories through the library,
special events, community events, and national storytelling events.
Tracy’s unique style is loved by all. The Dawson County kids look so
forward to seeing Tracy each week.
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Board Members
Paige
Peugh - President
Marshall Burke - Vice President
Sharon Meek - Treasurer
Bill Harrison - Secretary
Diane Bales
Walter Boleman
Fred Craddock
Brenda Crawford
Doug Leman
Don Mahaffey
James McCormick
Wilds Pierce
Katherine Suit
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Next Preaching Workshop
Our
next preaching workshop will be October 6, 2008. Registration for this
workshop is now open – so you may register now by calling or emailing
the Center.
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Urgent Furniture Call
Many a phone
call comes into The Craddock Center asking for help with furniture and
housekeeping items. We are grateful for all that has been donated over
the summer. The need is great now for additional household items.
So if you have, any appliances, furniture or housekeeping items that
would help a person who has lost everything in a fire begin again,
please call Tammy at 706-632-1772.—TLS
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