Simon Dowdy

Simon was born in Brazil to missionary parents. During a gap year after high school, he realized he was not trusting the Lord or His promises. Instead, he wanted to be in control of his own life. Simon later attended Berry College, where he learned how to fully trust God with his whole life. While in college, he was invited to spend six weeks in South Africa ministering to college students with Campus Outreach. There, he gained a clearer understanding of CO’s mission to reach the world by discipling local leaders and sending them out to make a larger impact. Knowing that Brazil is one of the world’s leading missionary-sending countries has opened Simon’s eyes to the incredible work the Lord is doing there. His personal connection to Brazil and the need for the Gospel there have inspired him to minister to the world’s next generation of missionaries in a country that he deeply loves.