Harrison Higgins builds furniture made to last literally hundreds of years. In this short film, the Virginia woodworker describes the ideas behind his furniture-making—and the beauty revealed when we treat the world around us as more than a resource or even a social cause, but as a sacrament.
Read MoreKevin wants his restaurant to be the kindest place people can eat. While smiles are a way to serve customers, they have also become a way he serves his employees through a partnership with a local orthodontist. This real-life story was originally featured in It’s My Pleasure with Dee Ann Turner.
Read MoreNathan Sheets, CEO of Nature Nate’s Honey, wanted to use his business expertise and resources to impact others for Christ and make a difference in their lives. He helped a group of former drug addicts start Bonton Honey and gave them so much more than just a job. Not only did they learn how to integrate their business with their faith, they also now have the sense of accomplishment and dignity that comes with owning and operating a legitimate business that impacts the community in which they live and work.
Read MoreDavid works at Demdaco, a wholesale gift company whose tagline is "Our hope is to lift the spirit." He believes our jobs aren't just about making money to support the church, but also about doing the work God created us to do.
Read MoreThe Stoltfzus brothers have envisioned a different practice for development. They focus their time and energy on the community in which they live, building and managing for the people around them. Watch them talk about their story and the challenge that comes with God’s command to love our neighbor—which can include building your neighbor a house!
Read MoreBetenbough Home Builders builds more than homes. Learn how this major construction firm intentionally invests their lives and profits into their people and into Kingdom work.
Read MoreCardone Industries is the largest privately-owned re-manufacturer of auto parts in the country. In this story, Founder Michael Cardone shares how he was called by God into business. Michael, along with his son and daughter, who also hold positions in the company, explain how Christian principles guide their business.
Read MoreThe idea for Nisolo was born shortly after Co-Founder & CEO, Patrick Woodyard, met remarkably talented shoemakers in Trujillo, Peru. Patrick learned that they shared a common barrier to growth with entrepreneurs that he had met in other parts of the developing world: gaining access to the global market where they could sell their goods.
Read MoreIn this company profile of Brazen Animation, Founder and CEO Bryan Engram shares the story of how God inspired him to start an animation studio where their one goal is to tell inspirational stories with meaning and purpose.
Weifield Group is committed to making a better working environment for their employees. This desire led them to create an apprenticeship program that helps people learn the trade and process of the electrical business. Watch to see how they’re partnering with charities in the community to use their business to show people that they’re cared for.
Read MoreWes and his team decided the best thing they could to serve their neighbors would be to create jobs—and not just jobs, but good jobs. Out of this vision, Prime Trailer was born. Watch their story to see how they’re using business as a vehicle for impact in their community.
Read MoreAt L&R Pallet Services in Denver, James and Carine Ruder have rebuilt an environment of trust since they stopped seeing their employees as a commodity. A spiritually-inspired softening of the heart enabled them to see their employees’ lives in a new light. The company is now truly committed to caring for the needs of its very diverse employees.
Read MorePeter grew up in an abusive home. This led to addiction and heartache. But as God worked in his life, he found forgiveness and peace. He now uses his past experience and his steel manufacturing plant to provide employment and support for people in his community that need a step up.
Read MoreGood businesses make a profit. That’s part of what being an entrepreneur is about. But for Barnhart Crane Company, their work doesn’t stop with profits. See what they do after the money is made to have an impact outside of their work in God’s Kingdom.
Read MoreWanting to create a healthier version of the All-American meal of burgers and fries, Hans Hess founded Elevation Burger in 2005.
Read MoreFor fun, Ally Davidson decided to try out for American Gladiator (TV show) the morning of her wedding. She ended up winning, and then used that opportunity to start Camp Gladiator-fitness boot camps across America.
Read MoreWhile digging wells in Mexico, Bryant Ambelang saw how the absence of sustainable income fractured families. He was inspired to create real opportunities for entire communities to become whole again. In this RightNow Media @ Work documentary, hear the story of NatureSweet Tomatoes. The best solutions to communal problems is often the very people of the community. The story of NatureSweet shows that there's real power in people.
Read MoreBubba Watson won the 2012 & 2014 Masters using PING irons, giving John Solheim another reason to smile. John is Chairman and CEO of PING, as well as a LeTourneau University Trustee and former LeTourneau student. In 2014 PING earned 15 gold awards in Golf Digest's "Hot List" -- more than any other brand for the third straight year. Both John and Bubba give God the glory for their success. Watch the video interview below to learn how John believed in Bubba's potential early on, and how he leads PING, keeping the family's commitment to "run the business for glorify the Lord."
Read MoreVictor Ho founded Fivestars with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” Then the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people. Best practices suggested handling the lay-offs with surgical precision. Victor felt compelled to take a different approach that was consistent with the company’s values: humbly admitting his mistakes, honoring the workers’ contributions, and mobilizing the entire firm to help those being displaced.
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