Brotherhood of St. Andrew Brotherhood of St. Andrew The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international lay Christian religious organization with historical roots in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. The objectives of the organization focus on prayer, Bible study and service to the community with an emphasis on evangelism through fraternal outreach and "the spread of Christ's Kingdom among men." The Brotherhood was first organised on St. Andrew's Day, 30 November 1883, as a prayer and Bible study group at St. James Church in Chicago. Initially led by James Lawrence Houghteling, a Yale graduate, local YMCA President, and son of
Andrew S. Penson Andrew S. Penson Andrew S. Penson is an American businessman from New York City. He is a real estate developer and investor in commercial real estate projects. Penson has been an active participant in a number of high-profile real estate transactions. Penson founded Argent Ventures, which has acquired Grand Central Terminal in New York City, the Capital Records Building in Hollywood, California, and other buildings. Penson engages in philanthropy through his foundation. Penson grew up on the East Side of Manhattan; his father was "a businessman who specialized in converting rental apartments into co-ops." Penson received a B.A. from the