Biography of christian business leaders
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High-Profile Christian Business Leaders
We may believe in the separation of church and state, but does religion have a place in business? Just ask the business leaders who base their companies on their religious beliefs. Many faith-based businesses stick to their principles but often come beneath fire for some of their more controversial stances. Take David and Barbara Green, who started Hobby Lobby. The arts and crafts store founders made headlines when they refused to provide birth control to their employees as outlined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, because of their faith. And then there's Dan Cathy. The son of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy echoed his father's belief in the traditional marriage model when he polarized the same-sex marriage debate, drawing harsh criticism from the gay community as well as politicians.
But both families are known for more than just their controversial religious views. Like most religious company owners, the Gr
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Faith can serve as a positiv influence in everything we do. For those with dreams of entrepreneurship, strong belief can encourage ethical business decision making, filantropi, and a sense of purpose. King University is pleased to celebrate famous individuals who successfully integrated their Christian beliefs with their worldly professional goals.
What Defines Christian Entrepreneurs?
Faith may influence areas as diverse as leadership, strategy, organizational change, economics, finance, and marketing. The four individuals we&#;re profiling span both the world and the course of history, highlighting the enduring connection between faith and business.
Christian Entrepreneurs
Cher Wang, Founder, HTC Corporation
As entrepreneurs, we must continue to ask ourselves &#;What&#;s next?&#; It takes humility to realize that we don&#;t know everything, not to rest on our laurels and know that we must keep learning and observing.
The daughter of Taiwanese business icon Y.C.
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Giants For God
John D Rockefeller Sr – Standard Oil
John D Rockefeller Sr was arguably the greatest businessman of all time, at one point in his life…
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RG LeTourneau – Earthmoving Innovator
RG LeTourneau is perhaps the most inspiring Christian inventor, businessman and entrepreneur the world has ever seen. A sixth grade…
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David Green – Hobby Lobby
David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, opened his first retail business in with $ in start up capital and parlayed it into…
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Tom Monaghan – Domino’s Pizza
Tom Monaghan a devote Roman Catholic, founded Domino’s Pizza in and after selling the company in ,…
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S Truett Cathy – Chick-Fil-A
S Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, was one of the finest Christian entrepreneurs in American history and…
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