Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Ruth Chou Simons is an artist, faith-based motivational speaker, entrepreneur and award-winning author.
- She ministers to thousands of people through speaking engagements, Bible teachings, artistry, and business development.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Ruth is married to Troy Simons, a pastor and school director, who now works with her in the family business.
- Together they live in Albuquerque, New Mexico with their 6 sons, who range in age of 5-18 years old.
Early Life and Education :
- Simons was born on October 5, 1975, in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States at the age of 3.
- Ruth Chou Simons has always loved art and all that it entails but was raised in a Chinese home, where a traditional career in the sciences was the norm.
- For these reasons, Simons attended UC Berkeley, where she began her studies in biochemistry.
- During her studies, however, Simons realized her true passion was in arts and writing. She eventually changed her major and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts.
- Upon graduating, Simons completed some post-graduate courses at Seminary.
- Putting her degree in Arts aside, she began working with her husband in his ministry through his church and school.
- Even though she was working alongside her husband, Ruth continued taking pictures and sharing them online. Eventually what started out as a hobby of taking pictures, led to her starting a blog.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- Ruth Chou Simons is the founder of GraceLaced (dot) com.
- Starting as a blog in 2007, GraceLaced is now a website and online store known for its inspirational art.
- It has become a lifestyle brand that uses art and scripture on home and commemorative items as a mean to spread the gospel in a beautiful and meaningful way.
- In addition to her website and blog, Simons continues her ministry by speaking and writing.
- Simons’ first book “Gracelaced: Discovering Timeless Trusts Through Seasons of the Heart”, was published in 2017. A year later, the book won the 2018 Christian Book Award.
- In 2019, Ruth Chou Simons released another book, “Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship.”
- She was part of the Sparrow Women’s Sparrow Conference 2019, a group of women from different backgrounds that have come together to share and worship.
- Ruth also serves on the Board of Directors of Risen Motherhood, a website and podcast that uses the gospel to help mothers.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Simons has stated that she is inspired by Joanna Gaines whose show Fixer Upper on HGTV focuses on décor and lifestyle while remodeling homes.
- Simons has more than 150,000 followers on Instagram and Twitter (now called X) that are inspired by her and her inspirational words daily.
- It has been said that Simons is one of the richest bloggers with a high net worth.
- Ruth and her family sponsor students through the Africa New Life program
- Ruth owns a beautiful mountain home in Durango, Colorado, called Vista La Plata, which can be rented out as an Airbnb.
- She loves food and is willing to try any “weird” or ethnic food.
- English is her second language.
This told me NOTHING about her DOCTRINE.
I know. I wondered the same thing. What is her position on women in ministry? Wives to husbands? Women teaching men? etc..
What are Simon’s beliefs? I find nothing on this. Why?