Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools
Encyclopedia
The Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (FOCUS) is a national, non-denominational Christian
fellowship based in Stamford, Connecticut. Though its members live throughout the United States
, FOCUS primarily serves independent school
s on the east coast. It was founded in 1961 by the Rev. Peter C. Moore. The Executive Director is Dan Walker.
Ministry is an outreach geared to the specific needs and opportunities of the boarding schools, and FOCUS's New York City region is tailored for the many independent day school students there.
The current regions include Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Philidelphia, PA, New York City, New England Boarding Schools, Fairfield CT and Boston MA.
, spiritual growth, and training in ministry. The Faculty Ministry provides networking opportunities, hosts an annual summer conference, and offers local faculty retreats.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
fellowship based in Stamford, Connecticut. Though its members live throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, FOCUS primarily serves independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
s on the east coast. It was founded in 1961 by the Rev. Peter C. Moore. The Executive Director is Dan Walker.
National
FOCUS is a national organization that supports programs for independent school students and faculty. FOCUS invites scholars, artists, ministers, and professionals to address students and faculty so that they may investigate a life of faith, and grow both as individuals and as a community. FOCUS' national office is located in Stamford, CT.Regional
In FOCUS' nine areas, staff and volunteers coordinate school meetings, retreats and special programs. For example, FOCUS's Boarding SchoolBoarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
Ministry is an outreach geared to the specific needs and opportunities of the boarding schools, and FOCUS's New York City region is tailored for the many independent day school students there.
The current regions include Raleigh, NC, Richmond, VA, Washington DC, Baltimore, MD, Philidelphia, PA, New York City, New England Boarding Schools, Fairfield CT and Boston MA.
Faculty Resources
FOCUS's Faculty Ministry works with faculty. It seeks to encourage their professional developmentProfessional development
Professional development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Professional development encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework, conferences and informal learning...
, spiritual growth, and training in ministry. The Faculty Ministry provides networking opportunities, hosts an annual summer conference, and offers local faculty retreats.