History of Lumunos

The History of Lumunos (Formerly Faith@Work)

Sam Shoemaker, founder of Faith@Work

• 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.
• In 2000, Doug Wysockey-Johnson was hired as Executive Director to help FAW reach the next generation.
• In 2009, Faith at Work changed its name to Lumunos to better connect with a new generation of seekers.