Bishop Simon White has been involved in ministry for over (30) years.  He has spent these years in pastoral ministry, preaching, teaching, counseling and offering spiritual growth seminars.  He draws from his years of experience in pastoral work to reach people from all walks of life.

He attended the Manhattan Bible Institue where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Theology.  He later attended the Hughee's Theological Seminary where he obtained his Master's Degree in Theology.  He earned his Doctor of Divinity at the Universal Theological Institute (UTI) in 1996 and a PhD. in Christian Education from Faith Theological Seminary in 1998.

He has established a number of churches including Joy Fellowship Christian Assemblies which he now currently oversees as Senior Pastor, along with three affiliate churches - Upper Room United Christian Assemblies, Inc, Mt.  Vernon, New York; The Living Word Church of God and Word of Life Christian Assemblies both of Newburgh, New York.