About

Apostle David C. Simmons is a native of Lexington, Ky and serves as the Lead Pastor of Rivers Church in Lexington, Ky.

He received his Associates Degree in Business from Ashford University and studied many courses in theology and fundamentals of ministry. He also is a Certified Counselor and Life Coach. He has been preaching the Gospel of Jesus since he was 7 years old. In 2006, he was Licensed as a Minister. In 2012, he accepted his first Pastoral Plant Assignment in Berea, Ky. After that assignment was completed, Apostle David planted Connect Church in Lexington, Ky, now Rivers Church, in 2015. In 2017, he was affirmed to the Office of Apostle by Apostles Jerrard & Tori Brown of Rock Hope Fellowship in Rochester, NY.

Apostle David is and the Founder of The Soar Institute, where he equips all people for ministry and business. He also the Owner of Blueprint Studios, specializing in Photography, Graphic & Web Design, Branding & Marketing and more.  His heart belongs to his beautiful daughter, Aria Amiyah Wallace.

With music being at the center of his heart, he is a prophetic worshipper! Teaching himself how to play both the piano and organ, beginning at the age of 7, David has a strong foundation in music growing up in the Christian Church. He has served as a minister of music since the age of 13. He also serves as an Instructor of Music and Assistant Director of The Black Music Ensemble of Berea College in Berea, Ky where he teaches an accredited music class and applied class piano. He has two instrument projects called “A Prophet’s Piano,” and “Journey: “A Song for Seekers.”

Although young, Apostle David flows fluently in the 5-fold giftings. Because he has the heart of God, he lives by the very principles of Christ, preaching and teaching the uncompromised word. He walks heavily with the gifts of prophecy, healing, signs, wonders, creative miracles and deliverance. He believes that NOTHING is impossible with God!

His mission is to preach and teach Jesus to all, help recover the lost and see people healed, set free and delivered. His unique passion for Christ has opened doors and venues he could never imagine bringing to life Proverbs 18:6 "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men."

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