Mart Green, Missouri-born heir to the Hobby Lobby legacy and founder of Mardel Christian & Education, sits down with Rob on today’s episode of The Missional Leader to unpack the principles behind his family’s extraordinary generosity.
From monthly "marble-votes” and the 6 T’s of giving to launching illumiNations—an inter-ministry partnership focused on eradicating Bible poverty—the conversation centers on values-driven impact.
Mart also reflects on his grandmother's sacrificial giving and the 1998 trip to Guatemala that ignited both his personal relationship with Jesus and a global effort towards Bible translation. This conversation delivers tangible insights for leaders eager to cultivate generosity in heart and action!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: Foundations of Generosity
02:25 Family Voting & Marble Metaphor
04:34 The R–S–T Filter Explained
07:01 Six T’s of Generosity & G–H–I Values
13:25 Launching illumiNations & Eradicating Bible Poverty
16:59 The 2033 “All‑Access” Bible Vision
18:00 Overcoming Board & CEO Resistance
21:02 Swimming Downstream: Collective Philanthropy
23:29 Grandmother’s Legacy & Sacrificial Gifts
26:00 Closing Reflections & Rob’s Thanks