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Read the main article on Fred Craddock in retirement.

The idea for the Craddock Center began when a Head Start staffer in Ellijay, Georgia, called Cherry Log Christian Church and spoke to Fred Craddock.

“I hear you care about poor people,” she said.

“Well, yes, we do,” Craddock replied.

“I have a woman here with four children, another one on the way, and no place to stay and nothing to eat.”

“I’ll come down.”

Craddock let the word out that he would be available at no charge for preaching and teaching. Only non-seminary graduates should attend.