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Legendary Partnership Between George Bush and R.G. LeTourneau
One of the most daring ventures in the oil exploration industry was the development of the first moveable, off-shore drilling rig by R.G. LeTourneau for George Bush's Zapata Oil Company in the early 1950s. What was labeled impossible was daily fare for R.G. LeTourneau’s genius-level...
The Enduring Impact of R.G. LeTourneau's Faith
If you're looking for a model of how to glorify God in your work, look no further than R.G. LeTourneau. Listen as Sarah Gosnell tells how LeTourneau's faith at work continues to impact our current generation for Christ almost fifty years after his death. Sarah Gosnell's grandfather went to...
Serving Christ As A Business Owner
Phil Burks of Tyler, Texas, graduated from LeTourneau College in 1974 with a degree in electrical engineering technology. Back in his days as a “Techo,” he and two others nearly single-handedly put KHYM, a 5000-watt gospel radio station on the air. Burks worked at the campus’ KLET radio...
Your Work – Your Calling
If you're looking for a model of how to glorify God in your work, look no further than R.G. LeTourneau. See how his business and life continues to impact our current generation for Christ almost fifty years after his death. Then learn how God sees and values your daily work as Bill Peel...
4 Lessons about Overcoming Obstacles from R.G. LeTourneau
R.G. LeTourneau was one of became America’s best-known Christian businessmen in the mid- twentieth century. He, made and gave away a fortune during his lifetime, and he founded a university. Although he had only seven years of formal education, LeTourneau died with 300 patents in his name...
Good Thoughts for Hard Times From R.G. LeTourneau
Whether you just entered the working world or you're multiple rungs up a ladder, career climbs today are steeper and falls are harder. As the head of a college that prepares (and repairs) men and women for that world, I have a little counsel for you from a legend who stepped into the work...
Making Beautiful Places for the Glory of God
Inc. magazine's David Whitford wrote a feature article about Walker Mowers entitled "Finding Religion's Place in the Workplace: Colorado's Walker Manufacturing builds lawn mowers and operates as a Christian enterprise. What does faith have to do with riding mowers? Depends on how...
Business Stories You Won't Hear on the News
Journalists and political pundits are quick to report and comment about unethical business leaders and companies that have turned a blind eye to social issues. We seldom hear stories of leaders and companies that serve as worthy role models for doing good business -- and for using business ...
Why RG LeTourneau Gave 90 Percent
If you’ve ever been part of a church fund-raising campaign, you’ve likely heard the name R.G. LeTourneau. His story of giving is the stuff capital-campaigns are made of. However, the story of why he and his wife Evelyn chose to give away 90 percent of their wealth--and the life-changing...
Building Boats to the Glory of God
What do ski boats have to do with God’s glory? According to Correct Craft CEO Bill Yeargin, everything. Since its inception in 1925, Correct Craft has operated based upon Christian principles first established by founder W.C. Meloon. “Building boats to the glory of God” is the...