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Senator Cassidy Spotlights Lafayette's David Hoke
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recognizes a Lafayette man's faith-driven mission to share personalized Bibles with elected officials.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:51am
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is highlighting the work of David Hoke, a Lafayette resident who has dedicated himself to creating and distributing personalized leather-bound Bibles to elected officials and their families. Hoke believes he has been called by God to share Scripture in a deeply personal way, and his mission has expanded to include spouses of public leaders as well.
Why it matters
Cassidy's recognition of Hoke's unique ministry shines a light on the power of faith-based initiatives to reach leaders across the political spectrum. Hoke's efforts to spread the message of Scripture align with the senator's own beliefs about the transformative impact of the Bible.
The details
Hoke began his work providing customized Bibles to elected leaders, but has since expanded his outreach to include spouses of public officials. Cassidy noted that his own wife was among those who received one of Hoke's handcrafted Bibles. The senator praised Hoke's commitment to spreading the message that Scripture is 'living and active,' and connected Hoke's efforts to the biblical parable of the sower, expressing hope that the Bibles are planting seeds of faith that will grow and flourish.
- Cassidy featured Hoke in his March 2026 'Local Spotlight' segment.
The players
Senator Bill Cassidy
A U.S. Senator representing Louisiana who is highlighting the work of David Hoke through his monthly 'Local Spotlight' feature.
David Hoke
A Lafayette, Louisiana resident who has dedicated himself to creating and distributing personalized leather-bound Bibles to elected officials and their families, believing he has been called by God to share Scripture in a deeply personal way.
What they’re saying
“This month's Local Spotlight is about David Hoke—a man with a vision. A vision of the power of Scripture presented in a personal way.”
— Senator Bill Cassidy
“Your work calls to mind the parable… of the farmer sowing his seed. We trust that this is the good seed landing in fertile ground that yields a hundredfold.”
— Senator Bill Cassidy
“David, we—the elected leaders—thank you. Your efforts to fulfill the Great Commission are making an impact not just in our country, but around the world.”
— Senator Bill Cassidy
The takeaway
This story highlights the power of faith-based initiatives to reach leaders across the political spectrum, and the potential impact of sharing Scripture in a deeply personal way. Hoke's mission to provide customized Bibles to elected officials and their families exemplifies the belief that the transformative message of the Bible can take root in fertile ground, even among those in positions of power.
