About

Simon was born in Torbay and has lived most of his life on the South West Coast of England, surrounded by the sea, stunning scenery and close to the wilds of Dartmoor.

From the age of 18 he worked as a Youth Worker within a local church, spending a year in Exeter as part of a schools project.

In 1992 he he packed his bags and headed for the Peak District where he spent a year at Cliff College, a Methodist Bible College. Here he first met Ali and they were married in 1994.

Moving back to Torbay they worked with a local church to set up a children’s ministry. They worked in a number of local schools, running events both locally and nationally, teaching, training and working with families.

In 2000 they opened a skateboard and bmx shop, building relationships with a large number of local children and teens. The shop had both a coffee bar area and a prayer room which was used for numerous 24-7 prayer events.

After 13 years in the shop it was time to get back out into the outdoors and we ran a 4 acre smallholding for 7 years, breeding animals, growing food and selling at a number of local farmers markets.

Simon now spends his time working a small local gardening round allowing him time to write and blog. His first book “A Change of Heart” is due for release soon.

He loves the outdoors, especially the wilds of Dartmoor and lonely places along the South West Coast Path. “Being with God, away from distraction, is life giving to me.” So much so that he takes people up on Dartmoor for retreat days, offering a chance to switch off devices, be away from the chaos of life, and spend some time alone with God. He enjoys nothing more than a walk and a chat about following Jesus and how we can build our lives around Him.

Both Si and Ali are part of a small community who are committed to sharing life together, encouraging one another to build their lives around Jesus, and running a monthly Wild Church gathering where they worship and discover God out in creation.

Simon comments, “With 5 children and 2 grandchilden life is busy. That said, we have both learnt over the years, that life should be lived simply, slowly and with intention.