John Simons was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Orange County, California. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at California Baptist University (CBU), M.A. Philosophy & M.Div from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and PhD in Ethics & Public Theology at Southern Seminary. He previously served as a Small Groups and Men’s Community Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA.

He’s the author of The Man You’re Meant To Be: A Call of Self-Examination for Every Believer, Hypocrite, & Outsider. You can also find his articles, content, & resources at Lifeway, as well as North American Mission Board (NAMB). He is also the host of the Versus Men’s Podcast.

John and his family live in Franklin, TN, where he is the Men’s Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church.