Theology in the Raw Stewarding Wealth and Success as a Christian with David Green, Founder of Hobby Lobby
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Jan 29, 2026 
David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby and major supporter of evangelical causes, reflects on stewardship, family legacy, and faith-shaped business. He discusses seeing business as stewardship. He recounts tough choices like closing Sundays and funding the Museum of the Bible. He explains family governance, giving half of profits, and training successors for multigenerational stewardship.
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Faith-Driven Decisions Cost Money
- David Green recounts costly choices like closing on Sundays and suing the government that reduced short-term profits.
- He emphasizes those costs were worth it because they aligned with stewardship and faith.
Prayer Under The Desk
- David describes early near-failure in 1975 when bankers threatened foreclosure and he prayed under his desk.
- That crisis humbled him and reinforced the conviction that Hobby Lobby belongs to God, not him.
Close On Sunday To Prioritize Worship
- Close on Sundays to protect employees' church attendance even if it reduces hourly revenue.
- Expect short-term cost but trust long-term blessing and alignment with biblical priorities.
