Mark Simmons

I have a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in Missions and 40 years of experience in multiple denominations. I’ve served in roles from College to Executive to Senior Pastor in churches from 200-5,000 in attendance. I am a certified Flourishing in Ministry coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation. I know the joys, sorrows, burdens, and thrills of ministry life.

Before ministry, I grew up as an atheist, minored in world religions, and got a business management degree. While I was a pastor, I served as a chaplain to police chiefs and mayors and as a mentor/consultant to many pastors and organizational leaders in the community.

I have been blessed to be married for forty years. We have two adult sons, a daughter-in-law, and two cute grandkids. We moved to be near them all.

I care deeply about who you are and who you want to become. In our coaching relationship, you will choose what to focus on and in what order: career, marriage, parenting, other relationships, health, finances, self-understanding, and spiritual growth. I create a sacred space characterized primarily by deep listening, perceptive questions that create new insights, then support, encouragement, and empowerment to take whatever next steps you desire in your life journey. I’d love to accompany you and/or your organization in realizing your preferred future!