Family Christian Stores

After Family Christian’s collapse, new stores and opportunities arise

More than two years ago, suppliers forgave Family Christian Stores $127 million in debt so that it could remain open. Today, the chain—which bills itself as “the world’s largest retailer of Christian-themed merchandise”—announced it is closing all of its stores after 85 years in business.

“Sale will save more than 200 Christian stores but helped to bankrupt at least one Christian publisher.”

“Bankruptcy judge will let creditors vote to approve (or deny) Family Christian’s plan to stay open.” Creditors to Decide Family Christian Stores’ Fate

A group of Christian publishers sue Family Christian Stores over bankruptcy plan

“[T]he ministry assured customers yesterday that it ‘does not expect’ to close any of its more than 250 stores or lay off any of its approximately 4,000 employees.”

Longevity of ministry has often been a topic for discussion and research. Yet, I think, few studies have been done that focus exclusively on a bunch like SI, conservative evangelicals and fundamentalists.

If you serve as the lead/main/senior/only pastor at your church, answer the question about yourself. Otherwise, answer the question about the church you are now attending.

My suspicion is that we have a good level of longevity. We’ll find out!

Family Christian Stores

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