Brian SimmonsBrian and Candice Simmons have been described as true pioneers in ministry. Their teaching has opened doors in many nations to the message of awakening and revival. For the past forty years, they have labored together to present Christ in His fullnes wherever God sends them. Currently, Dr. Simmons is committed to finishing the translation of the entire Bible into a new dynamic-equivalent version called, The Passion Translation. This is a Relevant Translation for a Contemporary Generation, that is rekindling readers love for God and growth in their relationship with Him. History: After a dramatic conversion to Christ in 1971 Brian answered the call of God to leave everything behind and become a missionary to the tribes. Taking his wife and three children to the jungle of Central America they pioneered church plants for many years with the Kuna people group. While serving as missionaries, Dr. Simmons planted churches and established leadership for the churches that Jesus birthed. As a linguist, Brian also was the co-translator for the Kuna New Testament. While Brian was in the missionary harvest fields God swept through their village with mighty power. That revival gave Brian fresh understanding of God's prophetic purposes for the last days awakening among the nations. After their ministry in the tribes Brian and Candice returned to North America. Brian began to preach with power and authority for the coming days of glory that will usher in the return of Christ. Brian and Candice have birthed numerous ministries, including a dynamic church, Gateway Christian Fellowship in West Haven, Connecticut, which they have turned over now to a younger generation. They also established Stairway Ministries under which they travel full-time. Known as dynamic and anointed speakers they now travel the nations releasing this message of end time awakening. Brian is the author of numerous books that reveal depths of insight that the Holy Spirit has released for the last days. Read More Read Less