About Stephen Simpson

STEPHEN SIMPSON is the Editor of One-to-One Magazine and the Director of CSM Publishing. In addition to publishing ministry, Stephen has served in leadership for churches and ministries in Costa Rica, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and Michigan, as well as being the Senior Pastor of Covenant Church of Mobile (2004-2013). He continues to travel in ministry across North America and in other nations.

Right Relationship with God

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Spring 2007 ...HOW TO INSPIRE AND INSTRUCT OUR CHILDREN AS THEY GROW IN GOD The richest family in the world is the one that has the joy of seeing their children walking with God. Of all the people with whom I have prayed, laughed, cried,. [...]

What Now?

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2006   IN TIMES OF TURMOIL, FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST MUST HAVE WISDOM AND TAKE ACTION Those who know me well know that I am a "news junkie." My library is stocked with numerous books dealing with current events and cultural trends and my. [...]

By stephen-simpson September 1, 2006 Categories: One-to-One Spiritual Growth

What Now?

Publication: Pastoral Letter, August 2006 Dear Friend in Christ: On behalf of the whole CSM team, I want to share with you greetings and gratitude for your friendship and support. In this letter, I am going to share with you some important news, some testimonies, some Scripture…and I am going. [...]

Through the Storms

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Summer 2006 TRUSTING IN THE LORD AND WORKING TOGETHER CAUSE FAMILIES TO OVERCOME TRIALS One rule for writers is, "Write what you know." I seem to be writing (and speaking) a lot about storms lately. Last year, as you are aware, our area was hit. [...]

The Word of Reconciliation

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Spring 2006 YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT, IS… In nearly 37 years of publishing, we have been privileged to work with many dedicated employees. Some of them are especially memorable. For instance, I will always appreciate the opportunity I had to work. [...]

Peace on Earth?

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter 2006 ONE ANCIENT ROADMAP STILL POINTS THE WAY As my friends know, I enjoy “strange-but-true” news headlines. One of my favorites from years ago is, “PEACE ACTIVISTS RIOT.” Ah, yes, there’s nothing like a little bit of pacifism to finally drive one over the. [...]

By stephen-simpson January 1, 2006 Categories: Foundations of Faith One-to-One

Charles Simpson Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter 2006 OUR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF IS A PIONEER AND PASTOR WHOSE PROPHETIC VISION HAS BROUGHT WORLDWIDE BLESSINGS It seems like yesterday when I was writing an editorial about my father’s fortieth anniversary in Gospel ministry, but another amazing decade has passed. In December of 2005, Rev.. [...]

Here Comes the Harvest

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Autumn 2005 ...Our Ongoing Response to Natural Disasters [caption id="attachment_5740" align="alignright" width="168"] Hurricane Katrina Evacuees at the New Orleans Superdome In New Orleans, LA[/caption] The Gulf coast is my home. Its sparkling briny seas and brackish bayous and crystal streams mingle and flow through my. [...]

By stephen-simpson September 1, 2005 Categories: One-to-One Work & Service

Storm Stories

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Summer 2005 What Is the Reason for Hurricane Season? [caption id="attachment_5726" align="alignleft" width="262"] Hurricane Ivan Aftermath photo courtesy The Pensacola News Journal. Used with permission.[/caption] There is a peculiar, and not at all pleasant sound that the wind makes when it is trying to dismantle. [...]

All Things New

by Stephen Simpson Publication: One-to-One, Winter/Spring 2005 When I was a kid back in the 1970s, one of my favorite television programs was "The Six Million Dollar Man." During the introduction of each show, there would be a review of the life of the main character, astronaut Steve Austin, who. [...]

By stephen-simpson February 1, 2005 Categories: One-to-One Spiritual Growth

First Things First

Publication: Pastoral Letter, January 2005 Dear Friend in Christ: Happy New Year! I pray that you and yours had a blessed and joyous Christmas season. Everyone here at CSM sends their love and gratitude for your friendship and faithfulness. In last month’s letter to you, I wrote about the birth. [...]

A King is Born

Publication: Pastoral Letter, December 2004 Dear Friend in Christ: We have wonderful and urgent news to share...Jesus Christ is Lord over all the earth, and He shall reign forever and ever! The implications of His Kingdom rule must be declared boldly on every continent, in every nation, to every tribe. [...]

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