Draft:Brian Simmons

Brian Simmons (born May 28, 1951) is an American author, linguist, preacher, and founder of Passion and Fire ministries. He is known for his work as the lead translator of The Passion Translation® of the Bible. The project was initiated to translate the Bible from its original languages, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, into a modern, easy-to-read translation. As of 2009, he serves as the president and lead translator for Passion Translation.

Early Life and Education
Simmons was born on May 28, 1951, in Eureka, Kansas. His early life was spent in his hometown and Wichita, Kansas. Simmons received missionary training and linguistics training from 1973 to 1978. In addition, he also received a doctorate in practical ministry from the Wagner Leadership Institute in 2004.