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National Ministry |
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FOCUS's national ministry supports programs for independent school students and faculty. FOCUS invites scholars, artists, ministers, and professionals to address students and faculty so that they may grow in their own faith and, in turn, integrate Christian principles and values into their daily lives. |
FOCUS's national ministry supports programs for independent school students and faculty. FOCUS invites scholars, artists, ministers, and professionals to address students and faculty so that they may grow in their own faith and, in turn, integrate Christian principles and values into their daily lives. |
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National Programs |
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FOCUS has national programs throughout the school year in all of its regions. It also holds summer programs both on its campus on the island of Martha's Vineyard, around the New England area, and in North Carolina. Over the Christmas holiday, FOCUS participants have Winter House Parties, two for upper school students and one for middle school students. These ski weeks are in Upstate New York and New Hampshire. |
FOCUS has national programs throughout the school year in all of its regions. It also holds summer programs both on its campus on the island of Martha's Vineyard, around the New England area, and in North Carolina. Over the Christmas holiday, FOCUS participants have Winter House Parties, two for upper school students and one for middle school students. These ski weeks are in Upstate New York and New Hampshire. |
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Regional Ministry |
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In regional ministries, staff and volunteers coordinate school meetings, regional Bible studies, retreats and special programs. FOCUS's Boarding School Ministry is an outreach geared to the specific needs and opportunities of the boarding schools. |
In regional ministries, staff and volunteers coordinate school meetings, regional Bible studies, retreats and special programs. FOCUS's Boarding School Ministry is an outreach geared to the specific needs and opportunities of the boarding schools. |
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Faculty Ministry |
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FOCUS's Faculty Ministry works with faculty. It seeks to encourage their professional development, spiritual growth, and training in ministry. The Faculty Ministry provides networking opportunities, hosts an annual summer conference, and offers local faculty retreats. |
FOCUS's Faculty Ministry works with faculty. It seeks to encourage their professional development, spiritual growth, and training in ministry. The Faculty Ministry provides networking opportunities, hosts an annual summer conference, and offers local faculty retreats. |
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Revision as of 14:04, 29 April 2006
The Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (FOCUS) is a national, non-denominational Christian fellowship based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Though its members live throughout the United States, FOCUS primarily serves independent schools on the east coast. It was founded in 1961 by the Rev. Peter C. Moore.
Facets
National Ministry - FOCUS's national ministry supports programs for independent school students and faculty. FOCUS invites scholars, artists, ministers, and professionals to address students and faculty so that they may grow in their own faith and, in turn, integrate Christian principles and values into their daily lives.
National Programs - FOCUS has national programs throughout the school year in all of its regions. It also holds summer programs both on its campus on the island of Martha's Vineyard, around the New England area, and in North Carolina. Over the Christmas holiday, FOCUS participants have Winter House Parties, two for upper school students and one for middle school students. These ski weeks are in Upstate New York and New Hampshire.
Regional Ministry - In regional ministries, staff and volunteers coordinate school meetings, regional Bible studies, retreats and special programs. FOCUS's Boarding School Ministry is an outreach geared to the specific needs and opportunities of the boarding schools.
Faculty Ministry - FOCUS's Faculty Ministry works with faculty. It seeks to encourage their professional development, spiritual growth, and training in ministry. The Faculty Ministry provides networking opportunities, hosts an annual summer conference, and offers local faculty retreats.
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