Most Trusted

The Foundation for American Christian Education

About The Foundation for American Christian Education

The mission of the Foundation for American Christian Education (FACE) is to teach and publish America’s Christian history and educational philosophy based on Biblical principles. We believe the Bible is the source of civil and religious liberty and the foundation of all learning and every issue of life. FACE co-founders Verna Hall and Rosalie Slater, through their research and publishing, laid the blueprint for restoring Christian and civil self-government to Americans. FACE trains Christian teachers and leaders in the Principle Approach®, the philosophy and methodology of authentic American Christian education, which is the same one used during America’s founding years. It encourages mastery of subjects, reasoning, and thinking, as well as skill-building, leading to high academic achievement. It places the Bible at the heart of the curriculum, fostering a love for God, liberty, and American principles of government. This is the manner of education that formed the worldview of the thinkers and writers who shaped our US Constitution. The FACE Principle Approach® Master Teacher Certification Program ensures teachers are trained and equipped to apply the Biblical principles of education to every subject in the curriculum, building character for future leadership.Our Leading Schools Program equips qualified leaders with a step-by-step plan and individual mentoring to launch and sustain a Principle Approach® school. FACE seeks to develop Principle Approach® Teaching Centers nationwide.Publishing America’s Christian history is a hallmark of FACE programs. Volumes include The Christian History of the Constitution of the United States of America, Volumes I, II, III, compiled by Verna Hall and others, Teaching and Learning America’s Christian History: The Principle Approach, by Rosalie Slater, and American Dictionary of the English Language, 1828 Facsimile Edition, by Noah Webster. FACE also publishes The Noah Plan, a Principle Approach curriculum for grades K-12. The Hall-Slater Library, a 12,000+ volume library, was founded by Verna Hall and Rosalie Slater to establish a bulwark against socialism and Marxism. Today, this library is essential, protecting primary sources from digital manipulation. It is a repository that safeguards America’s Christian History, and it is maintained by FACE.FACE programs are reseeding the next generation of Biblical leadership to restore the foundations of American liberty. Please visit FACE.net to learn more.

What “Most Trusted” Means

Most Trusted is our highest designation, reflecting the full convergence of Christian stewardship, public transparency, and independently confirmed operational excellence. This ministry has been verified against all fifteen criteria of The Most Trusted Standard — every standard in our framework, across all four pillars of faith foundation, financial integrity, governance, and transparency.

Beyond meeting our baseline standards and demonstrating comprehensive public accountability, this ministry has been independently evaluated against rigorous nonprofit performance benchmarks and confirmed to operate at the highest standard in its sector.

What We've Verified

This ministry has been verified against 15 of 15 criteria in The Most Trusted Standard.

Faith Foundation

  • Christian Statement of Faith Affirms a clear, public statement of faith aligned with historic orthodox Christian doctrine. Verified
  • Biblical Mission and Stewardship Operates with a mission explicitly grounded in Christian principles and biblical stewardship of resources entrusted to it. Verified
  • Christian Accountability Maintains accountability to recognized standards of Christian financial integrity and ministry stewardship. Verified

Financial Integrity

  • Independent Financial Review Undergoes annual independent financial audit, review, or compilation appropriate to organizational size and complexity. Verified
  • Reasonable Compensation Practices Discloses executive compensation and demonstrates compensation practices appropriate to the organization's size, scope, and sector. Verified
  • Donor Intent Honored Honors donor intent on designated and restricted gifts, ensuring contributions are used as donors directed. Verified

Governance and Leadership

  • Independent Governing Board Operates under an independent governing board with a majority of members who are not staff, related to staff, or otherwise compromised in independence. Verified
  • Documented Conflict-of-Interest Policies Maintains and follows documented conflict-of-interest policies to protect the organization and those it serves. Verified
  • No Outstanding Concerns Shows no unresolved regulatory, legal, or accountability concerns that would compromise donor trust. Verified

Transparency and Effectiveness

  • Truthful Communications Communicates truthfully and accurately in fundraising appeals, public communications, and donor reporting. Verified
  • Active Program Activity Consistent with Mission Demonstrates active program activity consistent with the organization's stated mission and purpose. Verified
  • Comprehensive Public Financial Disclosure Makes complete financial records and Form 990 (or applicable equivalent) accessible to the public through recognized third-party platforms. Verified
  • Public Governance and Program Reporting Publicly discloses board composition, key leadership, and detailed program information so donors can see how the organization is run and what it does. Verified
  • Full Suite of Governance Policies Maintains and discloses a complete framework of governance policies, including whistleblower and document-retention policies in addition to conflict-of-interest protections. Verified
  • Independent Performance Evaluation Has undergone independent evaluation of financial efficiency, program spending, and operational performance against rigorous sector benchmarks, with results confirming performance at the highest standard. Verified

The Foundation for American Christian Education meets all 15 of our standards — our highest designation.