WARD TEMPLE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Bio of Rev. Kelvin Simms

 

The Reverend Kelvin LeVon Simms, MDiv., B.S., A.S., Counseling Cert., ERT Cert.

Born in Ft. Myers, FL.

 

Married to Mrs. Lateasha Simms

 

Children: K’Nisia (17), K’Juan (11), & Kameron (5)

 

Raised between Ft. Myers and Miami, FL

 

Education:

Secondary

• Graduate of N. Ft. Myers Senior High School 1987 (top 10%)

 

College

- Florida A & M University (B.S. & A.S. – Political Science/International Diplomacy & Law)

• Florida International University (continuing studies in International Law)

 

Graduate

• Ministerial Institute of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (Ordained Elder)

• International Corps of Police Chaplains (Crisis Counseling/Emergency Response Certified, Grief Counseling Certificate, State of Florida Hostage/Crisis Negotiation)

• Trinity Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL (M.A. – Biblical Counseling)

• Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA (M.Div. – Professional Ministries)

 

Employment:

Senior Pastor – Ward Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bradenton, FL

 

Church Recognition:

President – 1985-1987 Tampa Conference YPD

1st V. President – 1988-1989 11th Episcopal District YPD

President – 1989-1991 11th Episcopal District YPD

Standing Committee Chair (Nominating Committee) – 1992-1996 Connectional YPD

Orlando Conference Board of Examiners (1999-2004)

Director of Worship & Evangelism – (2010-Present) West Coast Conference

 

Affiliations & Awards:

Member NAACP

Member Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Pi Iota Chapter, Tampa

International Corp of Police Chaplains Crisis Management Instructor

Florida Young Scholars Published Author (short story & poetry)

FHSAA Certified Athletic Coach

3 Civic Commendations for Heroism (Oviedo & Ocala)