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 schools on the east coast. It was founded in 1961 by the Rev. Peter C. Moore. The Executive Director is Dan Walker.
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