Our Staff

Del Wisdom

Owner

Del grew up in Reardan, WA, attended Whitworth University, graduated from Seattle Pacific University and studied in the doctoral program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Del owned and operated vertically integrated agricultural businesses for 55 years in Basin City and Columbia Basin region of Washington State. Del views owning and operating a Christian bookstore as an extraordinary privilege and joy in which to serve the community.

Del Wisdom

Owner

Del grew up in Reardan, WA, attended Whitworth University, graduated from Seattle Pacific University and studied in the doctoral program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Del owned and operated vertically integrated agricultural businesses for 55 years in Basin City and Columbia Basin region of Washington State. Del views owning and operating a Christian bookstore as an extraordinary privilege and joy in which to serve the community.

Ray Francis

General Manager

Ray has served as pastor of churches in Chicago, Las Cruces, NM, and has been a radio host of talk shows in Las Cruces, He recently has been managing retired living centers in Oregon and Washington. Ray has managed Wisdom Books since it’s opening in 2021.

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Lexi Huisingh

Part-Time Associate

Lexi Huisingh has lived in the Tri-Cities all her life.  She was educated in both public and private schools, but graduated as a home-schooled student (Valedictorian of her class!).  She attends Life Church 7 and serves in a variety of capacities at that church.  She has volunteered at Soul Soup, served as a Group Leader for Bible Study Fellowship, and served in other local capacities.  She has performed with Richland Light Opera Company and has a keen interest in children’s literature, including fantasy, unicorns, and princesses.

John Kincaid

Part-Time Associate

John Kincaid comes to WISDOM BOOKS with a wide range of backgrounds.  He was born, raised, and educated in Marion, Ohio.  He then went to undergraduate school at Liberty University, graduating with a B.A. in Religion. John then earned a Master of Theology Degree from Methodist Theological School.  He served as a church administrative assistant at Mission Hills Covenant Church in Rancho Mirage, CA.  Then John was ordained in the Anglican Church and served as Priest-in-Charge at the Anglican Church of the Spirit (ACTS Church) in Hemet, CA.  He is now Rector at Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church in Kennewick.  His life-long passion is love for the scripture, books, and helping others grow in their faith.

Amy Peters

Part-Time Sales & Bookkeeping Associate

Amy and her husband and their 4 children live in Pasco, WA. She was born and raised in Arcanum, Ohio, but graduated from Citizens High School in range Park, FLA.  With former experience in bookkeeping at a landscaping company in Ohio as well as bank teller and accounts officer in Ohio, she is welcome to our bookkeeping department.  She also serves as sales associate.  Her  love for customer service, love for both fiction and non-fiction books, and encouragement to others is a perfect fit as she uses those skills here at WISDOM BOOKS.

Cynthia Meraz

Part-Time Associate

From the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to Kennewick, WA Cinthia brings her experience as a receptionist and waitress to WISDOM BOOKS.  She graduated from Mission, TX high school from which she entered retail sales in jewelry and accessories and professional personal care service.  She is our resident Spanish speaker, and helps select all Spanish language items. Cinthia lives in Richland, WA

Our Goals

To provide an opportunity for HARMONY among Christianity, family, culture, community, and politics.

To provide a beacon of Christian and politically conservative light to the Tri-Cities region of southeastern Washington State.

To provide books, Bibles, and other items that will aid customers to a more productive and satisfying life.

To provide access to otherwise unprovided books and other literature on how Christians can influence the cultural marketplace.

To provide a locus for dialogue among thoughtful persons on religious, social, cultural, and political issues of the day.

To provide a variety of Christian gifts, apparel, cards, and other items in one location.

To provide staff that can be compassionate and a source of referral service to customers who are undergoing difficulty in their lives.

Products and Services

  • APPAREL
  • BIBLES
  • BIBLE IMPRINTING
  • BIBLE SUPPLIES
  • BOOKS
  • CARDS
  • CATHOLIC GIFTS
  • CHURCH SUPPLIES
  • GAMES & TOYS
  • GIFTS
  • GIFT CARDS
  • JEWLERY
  • SEASONAL ITEMS
  • SPANISH BIBLES &
  • BOOKS
  • SPECIAL ORDERS
  • WALL ART