Being a billionaire is an impressive achievement. Creating an empire that brings in that amount of money is no easy feat and takes an incredible amount of determination, motivation and skill. What is even more impressive, though, are the billionaires that are also Christian.

In the Bible, Christians are told over and over again about how the money is the root of all evil. It can bring about greed, wrath, and gluttony. Even small amounts of money can cause people to fall into the hole of sin. There are countless stories in the media about businessmen or celebrities that are prideful and stuck-up due to their power and wealth. This completely goes against what God wants for each of us and it makes these Christian billionaires that much more inspiring.

Learn who these people are, what they own, and how the Christian faith helps them deal with success.

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Bill Gates

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Bill Gates

Bill Gates is one of the richest people on this earth, and he is incredibly generous with the money he earns. His organization, The Gates Foundation, is dedicated to eradicating diseases and helping the world’s most poor, and he’s committed to giving away almost his entire fortune. Part of the reason he donates so much is based on his religious principles. He said in an interview with Rolling Stone: 'The moral systems of religion, I think, are super important. We’ve raised our kids in a religious way; they’ve gone to the Catholic church that Melinda goes to and I participate in. I’ve been very lucky, and therefore I owe it to try and reduce the inequity in the world. And that’s kind of a religious belief. I mean, it’s at least a moral belief.'

Do Won Chang and Jin Sook

Do Won Chang and Jin Sook

You might not know Do Won Chang or his wife Jin Sook's name, but you know their brand. The Chang's own Forever 21, one of the largest retail chains for young girls. The two are born-again Christians that go to church at 5am every morning to pray. Sook was once quoted that when the family first immigrated to America she went to the top of a mountain to pray, and God told her to open a store. Mr. Chang is famous for keeping a Bible open on his desk, and at the bottom of every Forever 21 carrier bag, it read 'John 3:16'.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is best known for finding the largest social media platform in the world, Facebook. He was previously very vocal about his atheist beliefs, and while he's not completely confirmed as a Christian yet, he is well on the way. Zuckerberg was raised Jewish, and went through a period where he questioned things. He now believes that 'religion is very important.' Zuckerberg even met with Pope Francis to discuss how to bring technology to more parts of the world, and was quoted saying that he was impressed by the Pope's compassion. “We told him how much we admire his message of mercy and tenderness, and how he’s found new ways to communicate with people of every faith around the world,” Zuckerberg posted.

The Walton Family

The Walton Family

The Walton Family is best known for their Walmart and Sam's Club stores, but they also have spoken out about their Christian faith. The late Sam Walton had a deep Presbyterian faith that he used as a basis for all his business decisions. Walmart has long made efforts to reach out to the religious community, including hiring a former nun to govern company policies or inviting church officials to its corporate headquarters to help combat negative publicity. Bethany Moreton, assistant professor of history and women’s studies at the University of Georgia, said Walton worked into the company’s corporate structure the idea of “service leadership” that ties worker roles into the concept that “Christ was a servant leader,” and emphasizes the importance in Christian tradition of serving others.

David Green

David Green

David Green is the owner of the famous arts and crafts store, Hobby Lobby. However he insists that he's not the true owner of his $3 billion chain, but rather God is. 'If you have anything or if I have anything, it's because it's been given to us by our Creator,' says Green. 'So I have learned to say, 'Look, this is yours, God. It's all yours. I'm going to give it to you.' Green gives back so much of his fortune, that he is the largest individual donor to evangelical causes in America. When asked how he keeps his work and business separate, he said he doesn't: 'You can't have a belief system on Sunday and not live it the other six days.'

Despite sitting on mountains of money, these celebrities and businessmen are sharing their love of God with the world. They are giving back to their communities in huge ways through their larger than life donations. It shows how God can work through people to help those most in need. These billionaires can be of great inspiration everywhere.

By Gordon Hecht

Remember your first date? Whether it was with someone you knew or arranged blindly, the feeling was the same — a combination of nervousness and excitement that resulted in anxiety.

You thought about where you would go and what you would talk about as you prepared your best outfit for the occasion. Then you’d drive to the destination or wait for your date to arrive, being sure to be ready on time. You popped a couple of Tic Tacks and looked in the mirror just to be sure … and then the moment arrived!

Many of us born in the 1950s and ’60s have had the experience of first dates twice in our lives. For me it was in my teens and then again in my 30s. There’s a difference in dating at those ages. In our teens we are more concerned with impressing our date with our smokin’ hot car, groovy threads, and being extra cool. A mature 30-something is more concerned with learning about their companion — their likes and dislikes, what they do for work and fun, and where they are headed in life.

First dates also apply to business and, unlike our personal experience, there are at least four different kinds for retailers.

Customer First Dates

Retail is filled with first dates. The obvious example is a shopper who walks into your store. Your sales team is charged with meeting a stranger and creating a positive impression in 20 seconds. Some call that speed dating. Too often your customer is greeted by a retail sales associate (RSA) who acts like an 18-year-old kid hoping to make an impression by using “dig me” methods. Greetings like, “Our biggest sale ends today”; “Everything is 63 percent off”; or “We have 72-month financing” are closing statements, not greetings. They are a sure turn off. They have no meaning until your shopper gets to know your store and its offerings.

Simply put, RSAs often want to jump to the goodnight kiss (i.e., closing the sale) before dinner and a movie (discovery questions and demonstration). But RSAs who date like they are in their 30s, 40s or older know that one of the best parts of dating is learning about the other person’s experiences, dreams and desires. They ask questions like “When was the last time you shopped for a mattress?”; “Have you seen anything on TV or online that you like?”; or “Who else will be using your new purchase?” They find out what turns on and motivates shoppers and they dance to the music that’s being played, tailoring the shopping experience to their date.

Employee First Dates

Chances are you have other first dates daily in your business life. Onboarding a new associate is also a first date. New hire orientation often includes information about your company history, HR policies and how training is conducted. All important information, but the part about getting to know the person you just hired is equally valuable.

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Imagine what you will gain when you ask, “What kind of things are you really good at?”; “What frustrated you at your last job”; “What did your friends say when you told them you are coming to work here”; or “What do you consider your greatest day at work?” The answers you get will offer insight into how you can maximize your investment and your employee’s work experience. Just by assigning them things they enjoy and do well, and minimizing the tasks that drive them crazy, will make every day their best day at work!

Vendor First Dates

Think about a first date with your vendor reps. By asking the right questions you can determine if your reps are 18-year-olds who want to jump in the back seat, or 30-year-old adults looking for a happy, long-term relationship. Do they want to just sell you a product or help you to build your business and profitability?

Ask your reps how they improved another retailer’s operation; what skills they excel at; or how they feel about pitching in and helping your sales team on holiday weekends. Will they leave you for a prettier or more handsome store if things get rough, or are they with you for better or worse?

Product First Dates

Training on new products and services needs to be a first date for your sales and operations team. While the products can’t speak for themselves, make sure there is information available for everyone. Ask questions like:

• “How long will you be around?” (durability);
• “If I call you on Monday, will you be at my store on Friday?” (delivery time);
• “Where do you like to go? (in the room);
• “Do you love pets?” (cleaning instructions); and
• “Tell me about your friends” (which accessories make you look great).

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Some people look to meet dates at bars, others at church. Dates are also arranged by friends and co-workers. In the 21st century more first dates originate online than ever before. eharmony, Farmers Only, Christian Mingle, JDate and others are becoming the way to view and communicate with people. Chances are your store has an online dating site also. It’s your website! Properly placed and promoted, your website should draw hundreds or even thousands of potential suitors daily. They click on your profile, see what you look like and what you have to offer, and decide if they want to get to know you and join you for coffee, dinner or more!

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Is your website a good first date? To find out, ask some of your single friends (not employees) to visit your online store and look at it as if it were a dating website. Is the initial impression intriguing, friendly or exciting? Does your site move to the same groove as the viewer? Can your website ask the right questions, and does it move too slow or too fast? The feedback you get will help you change your website from a disappointing “Mystery Date dud” to romance, love and marriage!

Second and third dates are great too. We get there because of mutual trust and affection. Likewise, working with repeat buyers is more fun and less nerve racking.

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Unfortunately, many relations don’t get past the first date and many be-backs never return. You can’t control the actions of your date or your shopper, but you can train your RSAs to be caring gentlemen and ladies who are interested in your shopper’s interests and well-being.

Do so and there may be many wedding bells and honeymoons in your future!

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Gordon Hecht is a business growth and development consultant to the retail home furnishings industry. You can reach him at Gordon.Hecht@aol.com.