Greetings!
My name is Allen Simpson. I am the youth pastor here at Southside, and I am beyond blessed to have the opportunity to help steward our future generations for the kingdom of Christ.

I was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2005, where I lived until I felt led to return to college. I transferred my community college credits and began attending Appalachian Bible College in the fall of 2021.

While in college, I had the privilege of serving the Lord in practical ways. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Bible/Theology with a minor in Pastoral Studies in the spring of 2025.

After graduation, God led me to apply and begin serving here at Southside at the end of August 2025. I thank God for the provisions He has made in my life, and I pray to be a blessing and encouragement to everyone in the body of Christ.

My goal is to help raise a generation of faithful servants who know Christ and desire to share Him with others!