Ward Simpson is an American businessman, Bible teacher and media executive. He was appointed president and CEO of GOD TV on 1 October 2016.GOD TV Announces New CEO, Ward Simpson - National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Originally from Barbados, he has lived in the United States for 20 years.
Early life Simpson is the son of Barbadian businessman and philanthropist, Sir Kyffin Simpson and his wife, Lady Roberta Simpson. After growing up in Barbados, he became a senior executive with his families business the Simpson Group of companies, managing an international automobile distribution corporation.God TV Appoints Revival-Minded CEO - Charisma Magazine, Jennifer LeClaire, 3 October 2016
Career During the Brownsville Revival, which started in 1995 with John Kilpatrick and Steve Hill, Simpson attended the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry (BRSM) in Pensacola, Florida and became its executive director. . Brownsville Assembly of God Moves Forward – "Ward Simpson, BRSM's executive director, agreed. "We have more faculty now than we ever had," he added. "We also expanded the curriculum. We offer four degrees now instead of just one." - Charisma Magazine, 31 January 2002
Simpson is a member of Church of His Presence led by John Kilpatrick, where he is often a featured speaker.Church of His Presence - Sermon Series, Ward Simpson
He joined GOD TV in October 2015 as global operations manager and now serves as the network's president and chief executive officer. The announcement was made by GOD TV founder Wendy Alec in a live broadcast marking the network's 21st Birthday.Wendy Alec introduces Ward Simpson - Suzette Gutierrez-Cachila, The Gospel Herald, 5 October 2016 Simpson hosts 'Today With Ward' on GOD TV."A leader in the Brownsville Revival, GOD TV's President and CEO, Ward Simpson is passionate about seeing people revitalised in their faith. He talks revival with a variety of studio guests." - GOD TV
Personal life Simpson is married to Lydia and they have three children, Rafael, Netanya and Nathan.
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