Hobby Lobby is one company that has a kingdom impact. On the hobby lobby website, one of their mission statements is that they are committed to, “Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with Biblical principles.” The last mission statement is “Proving a return on the family’s investment, sharing the Lord’s blessings with our employees, and investing in our community.” With these core values, they have a significant Kingdom impact. The company gives a 10% discount to any church or national charitable organization on all purchases. Also, they support several charities that reflect the company’s beliefs. Of these charities, there is: Every Home for Christ, Museum of the Bible, Every Tribe Every Nation, and more. Being able to support these charities that spread God’s word is a redemptive way of doing business. When Obamacare came out, David Green, CEO, refused to comply. Federal mandate wanted his company to help pay for drugs that are used for abortion. Although, the company did voluntarily pay for 16 additional contraceptives. Mr. Green believes that his company should end each year debt free because taking on debt is dishonoring to God. Taking debt is like saying that God isn’t working fast enough so you take on debt to grow your business faster. Learning of Hobby Lobby’s ministry work, I now have a different view on the company and will think of them before other companies for home goods.
https://www.hobbylobby.com/about-us/our-story
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It is cool to see that such a big company like Hobby Lobby is making a Kingdom Impact! It is one thing to be based on christian values, but a whole other ballgame to be able to use the companies resources to give to charity. They also seem to stick strongly to their values that are all based around God and his purposes.
My mom LOVES Hobby Lobby! Their business model and faith background really help them to rise above some of the challenges they've faced in the past. A few years ago I saw that they were really struggling in their business, but I guess the Lord answered some prayers because they're doing well now.
I had no idea that they take on zero debt. This is a crazy idea in the business world and such a way to put all your trust in the Lord. To think that many companies have more debt than they do equity value really makes people sit back and say "wow" when they look at a business model that is reliant on God and not on the world.
I think this is a great idea for them because so many people align them with biblical values, which they should! This is a great incentive for church goers to support a Christian company and great that they would stand for what they believe!