Internationally known speaker and author, Apostle Duane Swilley, carries a reputation of instilling a message of family, hope, and encouragement to audiences worldwide. He has published numerous books addressing topics about faith, family, and legacy. A graduate of Georgia Tech, an record-setting NCAA track athlete; Duane used his expertise in goal setting, management and finances to become a valued and respected member of the Atlanta business community.
After several years in the business world, Duane was profoundly influenced by what he saw as an immediate need in the community to reach out to teenagers and young adults. The movement that grew out of this dream to see young people overcome the negative influences of the teen culture, was a nationally acclaimed group called ALPHA. This organization reached up to 25,000 individuals through a radical presentation of music, drama and motivational speakers.It quickly grew into the largest movement of its kind in the US.
Building on the success of this vital project, Duane turned his sights toward an international audience. Duane’s unique insights and presentation style brought him speaking requests from around the world. Duane’s life-long pursuit has been to influence the lives of people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds to realize their value and purpose. He is the founder of A Place Called Hope, now Hope United which is a church that focuses on training Kingdom Leaders in South Florida. Duane also covers many churches and national ministry leaders throughout North America and the Caribbean.
Duane lives in South Florida with his wife Deborah Swilley whom he has been happily married to for over 50 years. We provide comprehensive counseling aimed at fostering healthy communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Our experience helps guide couples through various techniques and exercises designed to strengthen their bond and rediscover shared values and goals.
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