Reverend Shalamark Simpson was born in Atlanta Ga., to Joyce (Person) Simpson and the late Robert David Simpson Sr. He is the husband of 23 Years to First Lady Pamela (Rogers) Simpson. Pastor Simpson is a Christian and believes that God is the Supreme Authority and Ruler whom he serves diligently. He believes in the Triune Godhead, God the Father, God the Son in the unique person of Jesus Christ; and God the Holy Spirit, who is the Navigator and Comforter. He confessed openly and believes precisely that Jesus is his personal Lord and Savior, who died, was buried. and rose again. Pastor Simpson acknowledges that he is indebted to God and strives at an exhausting pace daily to offer Jesus Christ to the world.

​

Pastor Simpson is presently the Pastor of First Baptist Cedar Bluff. His Ministerial experience includes Sunday School teacher, Youth Director, Transportation/Bus Driver, and Evangelism Team Leader at Josey Creek M. B. Church in Starkville, MS. He’s a member of the Oktibbeha County Ministerial Alliance; Care Home Ministry Rolling Hill Facility September 2003 to December 2007; Assistant Pastor of Josey Creek M. B. Church in Starkville, MS from December 2003 to November 2007; Outreach Ministry-Evangelistic Ministry, January 2005 to November 2007; Prison Ministry in Marshall County Correctional Facility December 2007; Certified teacher for the National Baptist USA, Incorporated, State Convention, State Congress, Whitefield District and Certificate of Progress Program; Classes includes Synoptic Gospel, the Gospel of John, Baptist Doctrine, Developing Your Spiritual Gifts, the Doctrine of Holy Spirit, How the Bible Came to Be, and Spiritual Formation

​

Pastor Simpson is a Graduate of B. L. Moor High School in Crawford, MS. He received a certificate in Pastoral Ministry from New Orleans Theological Seminary; Diploma from Congress of Christian Education Theological Program; Bachelor of Theology in 2009 and Master of Theology in 2011 from Christian Life School of Theology (Beacon University) in Columbus, GA. Pastor Simpson received his Associate of Arts (Criminal Justice) Degree from Itawamba Community College in May of 2012; Associate of Arts (Interdisciplinary Study) Degree in December 2014, Bachelor of Science (Science and Religion) in May 2015, Master of Arts (Theological Studies) Degree in May 2016, and a Master of Arts (Executive Leadership-Business) December 2018 from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Pastor Simpson recently completed a Master of Divinity Degree from Liberty University. Pastor Simpson is currently studying for his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition/Education at Liberty University.  

Pastor Simpson's desire is to see people lives transformed into Christ-likeness and his mission is to “OFFER CHRIST TO THE WORLD”