Rob is a West Tennessee native who came to know and trust Christ through the beauty of the local church as a teen. After completing his BA in Digital Media Communications from Union University, the Lord called Rob and his wife Katy into church planting as they served on the founding staff of Storyline Church in Arvada, CO. During his time there, Rob completed his M.Div. through Gateway Seminary and served in various roles, including communications, students, pastoral care, kids, young adults, and more.

God called the Simpsons back to the South in 2019, where Rob served as Pastor to Kids and Families at West Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, TN, before joining the Real Life pastoral team. Rob is projected to graduate in May of 2025 with a Doctorate of Ministry in Discipleship through Southern Seminary, with a focus on Fatherhood and Family Discipleship.

Rob and Katy, who are college sweethearts, have three elementary-aged sons: Grady, Bo, and Parker. Rob’s passion for kids ministry stems from a desire to see the next generation shaped through God’s intended primary means of discipleship—the family. His hope is to equip the families of Real Life to honor God, know His word, and live on mission as they empower their children to do the same.

He and Katy love serving in ministry together, taking big theological truths and introducing them on a child’s level in fun and engaging ways. Outside of church, you can find the Simpsons at a sporting event for one of their boys, enjoying a cup of coffee, and spending time with the people they love.