While a universal “Christian brand” doesn’t exist, some companies are widely known to be Christian-owned or to incorporate overtly Christian principles into their business practices. Additionally, many smaller, explicitly Christian-themed apparel and lifestyle brands have emerged.
Large, well-known companies
These businesses often attract Christian consumers due to the founders’ public faith or the company’s established, faith-based traditions.
- Chick-fil-A: The fast-food chain is famously closed on Sundays to allow employees to rest and worship, a tradition started by founder Truett Cathy. The company’s corporate purpose is “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that He has entrusted to us”.
- Hobby Lobby: The arts and crafts retailer closes its stores on Sundays and its founders have publicly stated that they run the company on Biblical principles.
- In-N-Out Burger: This popular West Coast burger chain prints Bible verses on its paper packaging, a tradition that began in 1987 with former president Rich Snyder.
- Tyson Foods: The company has a chaplaincy program that offers pastoral care to its employees and their families, regardless of religious affiliation.
- Forever 21: The fashion retailer’s founders, the Chang family, once printed “John 3:16” on the bottom of their shopping bags to share their faith.
- Marriott International: Founder J. Willard Marriott was a devout Mormon who placed a Bible and a Book of Mormon in every hotel room.
Explicitly Christian brands
These brands are specifically built around Christian themes and values, often in the form of apparel or lifestyle products.
- Kerusso: One of the original Christian clothing brands, Kerusso produces apparel, jewelry, and accessories with Bible-based messages to encourage “T-shirt evangelism”.
- God The Father Apparel: This streetwear clothing brand incorporates Christian themes into modern designs and donates a portion of its profits to charity.
- Elevated Faith: A popular brand for Christian apparel and jewelry that features faith-based messages and designs.
- Purpose: A Christ-centered brand offering a range of apparel and home goods with scripture and uplifting messages.
- Shields of Strength: This brand is known for putting Bible verses on dog tags and other items, often targeted toward military and first responders.
- Angel Studios: A film studio that creates faith-based and family-friendly movies and shows, including the popular series The Chosen.
Christian business directories
For those who specifically want to support Christian-owned businesses, dedicated directories and networks are available.
- The Christian Business Directory: This directory connects consumers with Christian-owned and operated businesses.
- Christian Blue Pages: A directory that certifies businesses as Christian-owned and operated.
- Christians In Business: An online network for connecting Christian consumers and business owners.
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