Faith at Work's Development -- Our History --
	A brief history of FAW  written by Karl Olsson  is available.

• Read Karl Olsson's History of Faith At Work with Part 6 written by Marjory Bankson is available through FAW for $4. Order a copy today.

• In 1956 Faith at Work was incorporated in NYC as a magazine (edited by Irving Harris) with a conference ministry (led by Bruce Larson, read his article - The Jesus Style in Relationships).
• If you'd like a copy of this pamphlet, send your name and address to Faith At Work

• For 20 years before that, "faith at work" described the witnessing meetings held at Calvary (Episcopal) Church, New York City, under the leadership of Sam Shoemaker - sharing the roots of AA in his ministry.
• Read Sam Shoemaker's Twelve Steps to Power
• Read Sam Shoemaker's I Stand by the Door
• Read an address Sam Shoemaker gave on What the Church has to Learn from A.A.
• Read how those early days changed Nandor Kiss for life!

• FAW has always emphasized practical experience instead of doctrine, "how to" instead of "should."

• Today the emphasis is on self-discovery through biblical reflection, telling your own story and trusting the presence of Christ to "speak the truth in love."

• 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

• A Glimpse at our Development -- Our History

• Excerpts from Groups That Work, a book to help you revitalize existing groups & ministries and start new ones.

Tribute to Elizabeth O'Connor 

The Scattered Church