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John Wesley and George Whitefield: Friends Who Fought and Forgave
Englandยท 1740s
John Wesley and George Whitefield, two of the most influential preachers in history, maintained a deep friendship despite a public theological split that...
William Colgate Tithed from His First Dollar and Built a Global Brand
New Yorkยท 1804-1857
William Colgate tithed from his very first dollar in 1804, increased his giving to 30% as his company grew, and built what became the Colgate-Palmolive...
J.C. Penney Lost $40 Million, Cried Out to God, and Rebuilt Everything
Battle Creekยท 1929-1951
J.C. Penney lost his $40 million fortune in the 1929 crash, hit bottom in a sanitarium, cried out to God in a chapel, then rebuilt to over $1 billion by 1951.
R.G. LeTourneau Gave Away 90% of His Income and Got Richer
United Statesยท 1935-1969
R.G. LeTourneau reversed the tithe โ giving 90% of his income and living on 10% โ while building a global earthmoving empire with 300 patents.
Stanley Tam: God Owns My Business
Limaยท 1936-1955
Stanley Tam faced business failure in 1936 Lima, Ohio, but felt called to make God the owner of his aluminum company. The decision transformed everything.
Elisabeth and Jim: A Divine Courtship
Chicagoยท 1948-1953
Elisabeth Howard and Jim Elliot's five-year courtship from 1948-1953 was marked by waiting on God's timing despite mutual love.
Rich DeVos
Grand Rapidsยท 1926
Rich DeVos, Amway co-founder, built his business empire on Christian faith and generosity. His heart transplant in 1997 deepened his trust in God's grace.
James L. Kraft: A Life Transformed by Faith
Chicagoยท 1850s
James L. Kraft transformed his struggling Chicago cheese business by putting God first, leading to faithfully tithing and eventual creation of the Kraft...
Henry Crowell
Clevelandยท 1850s
Henry Crowell overcame tuberculosis and built Quaker Oats empire after promising God he'd give generously if blessed with wealth, donating 60-70% of...
John Wanamaker
Philadelphiaยท 1860s-1922
John Wanamaker revolutionized retail in Philadelphia while demonstrating how Christian faith can transform business practices, establishing fair pricing...
James Kraft
Chicagoยท 1907
James Kraft put God first in his struggling Chicago cheese business in 1907, leading to breakthrough innovations and success.
Faith-Driven Businesswoman's Legacy
Dallasยท 1950s-1980s
Single mother Mary Crowley built a $400 million business from her garage during the Great Depression, crediting her faith in Jesus and biblical tithing...
