Christian Faith Based Business

8 Christian Faith Based Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

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.

In this list, you'll find real-world christian faith based business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a christian faith based business that makes money.

1. 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 money it makes: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 15

How We Started A $500K/Month Modest Women's Clothing Brand And Closed A Deal With Costco

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.

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2. 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 money it makes: $4.8M/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 8

How Our Silver Jewelry Company Went From $200K In Debt To $5MM/Year Sales

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.

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3. 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 money it makes: $1.98M/year
How much did it cost to start: $135K
How many people on the team: 5

How I Started And Grew A Wedding Services Business To $2M/Year

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.

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4. 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 money it makes: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300K
How many people on the team: 1

Prayer Bowls: How Tom & Karen Berry Built a Successful Christian Brand

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.

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5. 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 money it makes: $120K/year
How many people on the team: 1

Growing A Bible App Side Project To A Million Users - And Selling It

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.

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6. Christian Hypnobirthing ($120K/year)

Tara Menzies, the creator of the Christian Hypnobirthing App, came up with the idea after experiencing anxiety and fear during her own pregnancy and difficult labor. As a Christian, she wanted a scripture-based alternative to traditional hypnobirthing methods. With no app-building or software background and limited funds, she used a free app-building platform and recorded the tracks herself to create an app that helps expecting mothers feel more relaxed and connected to God during pregnancy and birth.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
How many people on the team: 1

I Built A $120K/Year App That Helps Pregnant Women Relax

Tara Menzies created the Christian Hypnobirthing App, which has 5,000 downloads a month and average revenue of US$10K a month, to help expecting mamas feel more relaxed and connected to God throughout pregnancy and birth, and later expanded to include a childbirth education course.

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7. 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 money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 11

How I Turned A $5K Investment Into A $7.2M Apparel Brand

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.

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8. 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 money it makes: $51.6K/year
How many people on the team: 0

How I Turned My Hobby For Painting Into A Successful Art Business

Innerglow Art is a successful custom abstract painting business that incorporates scripture and personable connection with buyers to produce beautiful and unique artwork.

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