13 Faith-Based Business Success Stories
Faith-based businesses are a unique and powerful way to bring your mission-driven company to life.
Starting a faith-based business is a great way to get a sense of purpose for the work you do, whether it's making beautiful jewelry or saving the environment. It's also a great way to build community and foster relationships with other people who share your values.
Faith-based businesses can be built around any industry, from food trucks and restaurants to clothing stores and beyond. They're run by people who want to spread their beliefs through their work ethic, their customer service, and their products.
Here are some real-life success stories of Christian Faith-Based Businesses.
1. PrayerBowls ($360K/year)
Karen and her husband started PrayerBowls after Karen became very ill and received support and prayers from a stranger who kept a prayer bowl. Karen began creating and selling her own prayer bowls, which quickly gained popularity. They now have multiple styles and sell to both stores and online customers, with a focus on supporting charities.
How much they make: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300K
Current team size: 1
PrayerBowls, a Christian business that sells bowls to hold prayer intentions, has sold over 450 stores, is aligned with three charities, and has seen revenue growth of 55% in 2017 and an expected 38% for 2018.
2. Christian Hypnobirthing ($120K/year)
Tara Menzies (from ) started Christian Hypnobirthing about 6 years ago.
Hi! My name is Tara Menzies, and I’m the creator of the five-star rated Christian Hypnobirthing App, which is a scripture-based relaxation app designed to help expecting mamas feel more relaxed and connected to God throughout pregnancy and birth. Being in this relaxed, faith-filled state helps the body produce optimum levels of oxytocin and endorphins, naturally helping to make labor more efficient and more comfortable.
The app currently has around 5000 downloads a month, and average revenue of US$10K a month. When I decided to create this app I had no app-building or software background, no money to invest, and no potential investors. All I had was an idea and the belief that it was possible.
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3. Inspiranza Designs ($4.8M/year)
Diane and her business partner started Inspiranza Designs with just $500 and a dream. After experiencing a downturn in sales, they changed their business model and reinvented their jewelry line, eventually turning their company into a multi-million dollar business with annual sales of over $4.7 million. They have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine.
How much they make: $4.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 8
Inspiranza Designs' Diane and Dawn started their sterling silver and gemstone jewelry business with just $500 and a big dream; revenue has grown from a mere $100,000 to approximately $400,000 per month, and generated over $4.7 million in sales in 2018.
4. Innerglow Art ($51.6K/year)
Painting had helped Sarah channel her emotions of getting rejected from grad schools in a positive way, as she had been the "artsy" girl in college as well. It started as a hobby but within a few months, her friends and family encouraged her to sell her art. Seeing the demand on her store, she started Innerglow Art.
How much they make: $51.6K/year
Current team size: 0
Innerglow Art is a successful custom abstract painting business that incorporates scripture and personable connection with buyers to produce beautiful and unique artwork.
So... can you actually make money with a christian faith based business?
Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.
But how?
- Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
- Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
- Take action, because now you have the roadmap.
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5. Gulf Beach Weddings ($1.98M/year)
Brandon Wheeler, co-founder of Gulf Beach Weddings, started the business as a simple officiate and photographer. As the business grew, he expanded into offering wedding packages and added a reception hall to the business. By focusing on customer service, responsiveness, and adding value, Gulf Beach Weddings has grown to conduct approximately 1,000 weddings per year and has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Seminole 100 lists.
How much they make: $1.98M/year
How much did it cost to start: $135K
Current team size: 5
Florida-based Gulf Beach Weddings offers customized beach wedding packages and services across nine counties in the state of Florida and Alabama, conducting about 1,000 weddings a year and generating revenue of around $2 million annually, thanks in part to its trademarked Beach WeddingStudio software and focus on customer service.
6. SexyModest ($6M/year)
Jason, the co-owner of SexyModest.com, came up with the idea for his 7-figure business when his wife, Brig, struggled to find clothing that was both modest and stylish. After hosting clothing sales in their home, they opened a retail store and eventually transitioned to an online-only business, attracting customers through face-to-face interactions, social media, and a podcast. They have since closed deals with big retailers like Costco and are experiencing continued success.
How much they make: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 15
SexyModest.com is a 7-figure business producing around 250k and selling 150k pieces a year, which began as a side hustle in the founder's basement and designs modest women's clothing available online and in Costco.
So... can you actually make money with a christian faith based business?
Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.
But how?
- Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
- Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
- Take action, because now you have the roadmap.
Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:
7. Salem Software ($120K/year)
Trevor McKendrick, founder of Salem Software, came up with the idea for his Spanish-language Bible iPhone app after realizing there was a market for poorly made and unpopular Bible apps in Spanish. With minimal investment, Trevor built the app himself and launched it in April 2012, immediately making money. He eventually grew the business to over a million users and sold it in 2015.
How much they make: $120K/year
Current team size: 1
A Bible app for Spanish-speakers created by Trevor McKendrick grew from a cheap build of $500 to over a million users and a business worth selling, carrying lessons for entrepreneurs on how to start simply and monitor user engagement in order to grow.
8. On Cloud Faith ($60K/year)
Jonathan Waldmann, his then-girlfriend Ilona, and her mother Sonja started their business in 2012, initially selling handmade Gimp bracelets and headbands on Etsy. They later transitioned to crystalized wedding apparel and eventually expanded their product categories to include travel shirts, party shirts, bridal shirts, and engagement shirts. They have made an impressive $7.2 million in sales since their inception with a starting investment of $5,000.
How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 11
This case study follows the story of a successful online business that has made 7.2 million dollars in sales since 2012, with profits of around 30-45%, and the founders share insights on lessons learned and tools used.
12. Akola ($0/year)
Brittany Merrill Underwood founded this retail luxury goods & jewelry brand, AKOLA.
This globally-inspired brand embodies eye-catching designs that capture the tenacity and femininity of women who are reshaping the world.
AKOLA's goal is to enable women to make a difference in their lives and communities. They were started, run, and dominated by women.
AKOLA's production facilities are located in Jinja, Uganda, a stunning city on the Nile River.
There, more than 200 AKOLA women, mostly from rural areas, are given respectable jobs and living wages.
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