Christian Home Business Opportunity Builds Relationships
by Allie Martin
June 3, 2004
(AgapePress) - Two Christian businesswomen are tapping into consumers' growing interest in religious books and at the same time offering opportunities for more individuals to become business owners without having to sacrifice quality time with their families.Several years ago Rebecca Price and Lisa Bergren left jobs in the Christian publishing business to start Good Books & Company. The business features a wide selection of products distributed through independent consultants, who hold home shows where others can buy Christian books and gifts.
Price says the company is not meant to take the place of local Christian retail bookstores. In fact, she says, Good Books has always been about more than just making a sale -- it is about forging relationships and responding to people's needs.
"When a woman sits down at a home show and talks about a need in her life or the life of one of her children or her parents or her friends, then our consultants are able to recommend just the right book," Price says, "because -- I don't know about you, but most of us find our favorite books through the recommendations of friends."
The Christian entrepreneur says the home-based business is ideal for Christian women who want to spend more time with their families and to help others grow spiritually at the same time. And she says the business is having a real impact, especially on women who desire a deeper walk with the Lord.
"We've got stories already about women who are growing in their faith, and that's the reason we do this. Books are just a means to help women reach others with the good news of the gospel and help them grow in their relationship with God," Price says.
Good Books & Company offers more than 200 products, including books about living the Christian life, Bible studies, fiction, children's books, and gift items related to faith and friendship.
