Background
Simmons, James Michael was born on February 22, 1947 in Leaksville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar James and Frances June Simmons.
Simmons, James Michael was born on February 22, 1947 in Leaksville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar James and Frances June Simmons.
Bachelor in Religion, Carson-Newman College, 1970. Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1973. Doctor of Ministry, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1978.
Pastor, Macon (North Carolina) Baptist Church, 1970-1972; pastor, Providence Baptist Church, Stoneville, North Carolina, 1973-1979; pastor, First Baptist Church, Canton, North Carolina, 1979-1982; pastor, Midwood Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1982-1989; pastor, Crabtree Valley Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1989; chairman deacon training, Raleigh Baptist Association Leadership Commission, since 1989; facilitator for case study, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, since 1990. Vice president Raleigh Baptist Ministers' Conference, since 1990. Chairman leadership commission Raleigh Baptist Association, since 1991.
Chaplain Y's Men's Club, Canton, 1982. President United Way, Canton-Bethel-Clyde, North Carolina, 1981. Volunteer Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1984.
Steering committee Parent-to-Parent, Wake County, Raleigh, 1991. Member National Eagle Scout Association.
Married Sandra Kaye Jones, August 3, 1969. Children: Jeffrey Brian, Sarah Beth.