D&D provides quality hospitality and support services to active missionaries who are in transitional periods of ministry. the campus includes 52 contiguous, fully-furnished homes; a library; a clothing center; large playground; food pantry; bicycles, and counsel as needed.
Keywords: homes, missionary, clothing center
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The ministry was started in 1949 and has been located in the same spot for all these years.
What is your primary product or service?
Quality hospitality and a wide variety of support services for protestant evangelical missionaries.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My parents were missionaries for 40 years in the Tchad and Central African Republic. After college, I spent 26 years in the US Army and after retiring, I served in a Bible Conference ministry before assuming the leadership at D&D in 1996.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are specialists in care for active (not retired) missionaries during their transitional periods. There are very few similar ministries.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are only located in St. Petersburg at this time. The strategic plan envisions a similar ministry in the north sometime when the Lord opens doors.
Provide detailed directions to your location
At exit 26 on Interstate 275, go west on 54th Avenue North to 40th Street, turn right (north) four blocks to 58th Avenue North, turn left (west) to 4020 58th Avenue North and park in front of the office on the south side of the road.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, MasterCard, VISA
Which areas do you service?
Missionaries from all nations of the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The ministry is operated under a board of directors which selects a chairman. The president oversees daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except for the noon hour) Monday through Friday excluding holidays.
P. Fogle on 5/28/2008
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