What is Core Foundations?
the vision of CoreFoundations:
To provide public schools a legal opportunity to explore the claims of Christ...
the mission of CoreFoundations:
By empowering communities to develop and operate quality Released Time programs.
Services and Products
CoreFoundations will coach you and your team through the process of developing a Christian Learning Center (CLC) to provide released time classes. We do that through:
- Website - this website is designed to be a helpful resource for anyone developing a CLC or for anyone trying to lead one.
- “CLC Guidebook” - this guidebook offers a step-by-step approach to developing and operating a CLC based on the collaborative efforts of many people with years of experience leading a CLC. The “CLC Guidebook” can be purchased for $50 through CoreFoundations. Available Spring 2009.
- Phone Call Coaching - Much of our coaching is done through phone conversations, and CF staff are available to coach you through phone call meetings.
- Email - you can email the CF staff with your questions and expect a timely response.
- Meetings - personal meetings with you and/or your team. There may be some travel costs involved depending on location and number of meetings requested.
- Presentations - CoreFoundations staff can come to your community and make presentations on your behalf to churches, school boards, local schools, community groups, dessert gatherings, etc. There would be some travel costs and presentation fees associated.
- Teacher Gatherings - We host local gatherings for CLC teachers for the purpose of networking, encouragement, sharing tips and training.
- Networking - CoreFoundations will help you connect with other CLC leaders so you can collaborate for a more effective ministry.
Board of Directors
Chairman Mark Middleton, Capitol Partners Public Affairs Group
Secretary James Gillespie, Executive Administrator and CFO at Contangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
William Willis, Georgia Pacific
Bryan Taylor, Principal, Cornerstone Management
Director : Everett Bracken
Everett was a part of a group of people who brought Released Time Religious Education to Gwinnett county in 2002, and now directs both the Parkview Christian Learning Center and CoreFoundations. He served as youth pastor at Cornerstone Bible Church from March, 1995 through July, 2005. He is a graduate of Bryan College (Dayton, TN) where he majored in Christian Education and Biblical Studies. He also earned his Master of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN) in 2004.
Everett and his wife, Susan, live in Lilburn, GA with their two children, Lauren and Daniel, and continue to be a part of Cornerstone Bible Church.