ORDER OF SAINT LUKE

What ORDER OF SAINT LUKE does

The Order of Saint Luke is a dispersed, ecumenical religious order founded in 1946, originally rooted in the Methodist tradition. Its mission centers on sacramental and liturgical scholarship, education, and practice, serving ordained clergy and lay members from multiple Christian denominations rather than a commercial customer base. Core products include scholarly publications — most notably the Saint Luke's Journal of Theology — and programming such as the biennial Hickman Award (active 2023-2025), the Saint Luke's Press imprint, and member retreats at roughly $400-$600 per attendee. The Order's technology footprint is modest: a web devotional tool called WADO, Zoom-based gatherings, and a WhatsApp community for the dispersed membership, alongside a network of 16+ US chapters and international sub-groups (Philippines has 9 sub-chapters with ~85 members, plus Singapore presence and a virtual European Association).

The business model is donation- and event-funded. The Order employs no paid staff and operates on voluntary contributions (suggested annual giving tiers range from $15 to $750), revenue from publication sales, and retreat/convocation fees. Governance flows through elected leadership (Abbot Michael is referenced) and life-vowed membership, a track established in the mid-1990s. Membership eligibility was historically expanded to include women, laypersons, and clergy from denominations beyond Methodism during Abbot Michael's tenure. There is no equity, grant, or commercial funding; revenue is functionally operating cash from members and program participants.

Name

ORDER OF SAINT LUKE

Legal name

The Order of Saint Luke

Website

https://saint-luke.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Order of Saint Luke is a dispersed ecumenical religious order founded in 1946 that serves clergy and lay members across multiple Christian denominations through liturgical scholarship, publications, retreats, and chapter-based community programs funded by voluntary donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Order / Ecclesiastical Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Religious order services
• Liturgical publications
• Daily office prayer
• Spiritual formation
• Sacramental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Member Donations: Membership is based on affirmation of vows, not payment of dues. Financial support is encouraged as a spiritual discipline. Suggested donation levels for annual reaffirmation include: Basic ($75), Supporting ($115), Sustaining ($225), Student/Retiree ($35), Student/Retiree Companion ($15), Spouse/Companion ($35), and Benefactor ($750). Life-vowed members are also encouraged to donate annually. There is no paid staff; the budget covers the Hoyt Hickman award, publication of Doxology, postage, and operational costs.
2. Publications and Merchandise Sales: The Order sells publications (books, liturgical resources) through OSL Publications (oslpublications.org) and official merchandise through saintluke.qbstores.com and Baubles and Beads (printify.me).
3. Retreat Fees: The Order charges fees for its annual retreat/convocation. The 2026 US Fall Retreat is priced at approximately $600 for single occupancy and $400 for commuters (meals only).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Order of Saint Luke is a dispersed ecumenical religious order that provides sacramental and liturgical formation to clergy and lay Christians across multiple denominations. Its core offerings are spiritual formation through a Rule of Life and Service, daily prayer resources built around the Daily Office (delivered in print publications and via the online WADO tool), membership in local and virtual chapters, an annual retreat/convocation, and an extensive library of liturgical publications and periodicals.

Product overview

The Order of Saint Luke is a dispersed ecumenical religious order, not a technology company. It offers religious publications and resources including The Book of Offices and Services, A Lukan Book of Hours, A Lukan Book of Feasts, A Lukan Psalter, and the WADO (Web Amplified Daily Office) online prayer tool. The organization also publishes periodicals including Doxology (journal of liturgical scholarship) and The Font newsletter. Physical merchandise such as official merchandise and Baubles and Beads items are available through their stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WADO: Web Amplified Daily Office - Online daily office prayer resource
• Doxology
• The Font

Products and services

• The Daily Office: A Book of Hours for Daily Prayer (5 volumes) Comprehensive multi-volume liturgical resource guiding members and friends of the Order through seven daily offices including Evening Prayer, Compline, Vigil, Morning Prayer, and three diurnal offices (mid-morning, mid-day, mid-afternoon). Sold through OSL Publications to members and the wider Christian public interested in liturgical prayer.
• The Book of Offices and Services (4th edition) Primary liturgical resource of the Order containing orders for Morning and Evening Prayer and Compline, foundational to the Order's worship life. Sold through OSL Publications.
• Doxology Journal Journal of liturgical scholarship published by the Order, with contents reviewed and recommended by other liturgical scholars. Available in electronic and printed versions to members and financial contributors.
• WADO (Web Amplified Daily Office) Online daily office prayer tool accessible via the Order's website that allows members and friends to pray the Daily Office together over the internet, facilitating communal prayer across geographic distances.
• Annual Retreat / Convocation Annual retreat held near the Feast of Saint Luke (October 18) open to members and non-members. The 2026 US Fall Retreat is priced at approximately $600 for single occupancy and $400 for commuters (meals only). Features worship, reflection, and formation.
• Membership in the Order of Saint Luke Membership in a dispersed ecumenical religious order dedicated to sacramental and liturgical scholarship, education, and practice. Membership is based on affirmation of vows (not payment of dues); voluntary financial support is encouraged as a spiritual discipline. Life-vowed membership is available after a minimum of three years under annual vows.
• Official Merchandise Official Order of Saint Luke branded merchandise (e.g., apparel and gifts) sold through the saintluke.qbstores.com storefront to members and the general public.
• Baubles and Beads Jewelry and accessory items featuring the Order's branding, sold through osl-baubles-beads.printify.me to members and the general public.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Order of Preachers (Dominicans): A Catholic mendicant order historically centered on preaching, teaching, and scholarship with a substantial publishing tradition. Comparable to OSL in combining liturgical life with scholarly publishing and educational mission, though Catholic and far larger.
• Order of Saint Benedict (OSB): The oldest Western monastic order, with an extensive publication tradition (Liturgy of the Hours, liturgical books) and global presence. Comparable to OSL in liturgical content production and rule-based community life, but vastly larger and monastic (cloistered) rather than dispersed.
• Carmelite Order (O.Carm.): A historic Catholic mendicant order with both monastic and dispersed forms, deep liturgical tradition, and an international publishing footprint. Comparable to OSL in combining rule-based community life with emphasis on liturgical prayer and scholarship, though far larger and Catholic.

Direct peers

• Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE): An Episcopal religious order rooted in monastic tradition with a strong liturgical and sacramental identity, publishing books and running formation programs. Comparable to OSL in its dedication to liturgical prayer (including the Daily Office) and in drawing members across the Anglican Communion.
• Order of the Holy Cross: An Episcopal monastic order for men with a strong sacramental and liturgical focus and an established publication program. Closely comparable to the Order of Saint Luke in vocation-driven membership, dispersed community life, and emphasis on liturgical scholarship across an Anglican/Episcopal tradition.
• Community of Jesus: An ecumenical Christian religious community in Orleans, Massachusetts, with strong emphasis on liturgy, sacred music, and the visual arts. Comparable to OSL in its ecumenical membership across Christian traditions and deep commitment to liturgical worship.
• Companions of the Holy Cross: An Episcopal dispersed religious community for women, with members living in their own homes and gathering for prayer and retreats. Directly comparable to OSL's vocation-based, dispersed-yet-connected community model with strong liturgical orientation.
• Order of Julian of Norwich: A dispersed ecumenical religious community rooted in the Anglican tradition, committed to prayer and contemplative life. Comparable to OSL in dispersed structure, ecumenical orientation, and Rule-based community life.
• Society of St. Francis (SSF): An Anglican Franciscan dispersed religious community with friars, sisters, and a third order across multiple continents. Directly comparable to OSL in dispersed structure, Anglican/Episcopal identity, sacramental focus, and cross-denominational reach.
• Brotherhood of Saint Gregory: A dispersed Episcopal religious community of men focused on liturgy, prayer, and service, with an open/ecumenical membership approach. Highly comparable to OSL in dispersed model, denominational inclusivity within the Anglican tradition, and emphasis on liturgical practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdwQzLIUMMtVA9wmD1xNHYg
• Facebookfacebook.com/OrderofSaintLuke
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/order-of-saint-luke

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

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