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Faith at Work's Development |
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A brief history of FAW |
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In 1927, Sam Shoemaker, of Calvary (Episcopal) Church in New York, founded Faith at Work by publishing The Evangel, "a magazine of faith at work."
In the '30s, FAW used a format of personal witness similar to AA and Irving Harris edited The Evangel as "a meeting in print."
In 1956, FAW was incorporated separately and Bruce Larson expanded the conference ministry beyond the yearly meeting in the Poconos (of eastern Pennsylvania).
The '70s brought a move to Columbia MD, foundation money and expansion of teams, leadership training, seminary ministry and the magazine.
In 1980, a financial crisis meant selling the building and closing the magazine just as the Women's Ministry was born.
In 1985, Julia Vrooman's bequest and much volunteer help made publishing a magazine possible again with president, Marjory Bankson.
Today, conference teams and Partners in Ministry make FAW Events happen locally and regionally.
Tomorrow, new Executive Director Doug Wysockey-Johnson will lead FAW in following God's leadership in this new millennium.
An informative article about applying FAW principles
to one's daily life is The Jesus Style in Relationships.
If you'd like a copy of this pamphlet, send your name and address
to Faith At Work
Sam Shoemaker's Twelve Steps to Power
To read about the Four Primary Relationships check out The Realm of Right Relationships
Excerpts from Groups That Work, a book to help you revitalize existing groups & ministries and start new ones.
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