1980
A personal encounter with Christ
According to his official ministry biography, Lonnie met Christ at an evangelistic meeting at the age of sixteen and was baptised in the Holy Spirit shortly afterwards.
JESUS IS ALIVE – MIRACLES FESTIVAL PRE-MEETINGS
Evangelist
Lonnie Sims
Evangelist Lonnie Sims is a Canadian Pentecostal evangelist whose ministry has included both pastoral service and itinerant evangelism in Canada and overseas.
Evangelist Lonnie Sims will minister in participating churches as part of the official pre-meetings leading up to the Jesus Is Alive – Miracles Festival in Cape Town–Kraaifontein.
Churches are invited to request a Jesus Is Alive – Miracles Festival Pre-Meeting. Every request is reviewed by the organiser before confirmation.
21 November–7 December 2026 — Pre-Meeting Period
Cape Town & Kraaifontein
Western Cape, South Africa
Official biography
More than 35 years in ministry
Lonnie did not grow up in a Christian home, but gave his life to Christ at the age of sixteen and was baptised in the Holy Spirit shortly afterwards.
He has now served in ministry for more than 35 years, with opportunities ranging from pastoral ministry to travelling as an evangelist.
Over the past ten years, he has had the privilege of ministering in his home country of Canada, as well as Brazil, Italy, Zambia, Uganda, Portugal and South Africa, preaching the Gospel with signs following.
Having conducted crusades and conferences in these nations, his heart is for souls, revival and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Evangelistic Assistant to Lonnie Sims
Doug Sinclair
Doug Sinclair is a 68-year-old husband, father of four sons, father-in-law to four daughters-in-law, and grandfather of six. Still working, he spends his days crushing rocks and defeating Satan.
He invited Jesus into his heart at age 21, establishing a lifelong foundation of faith. Twenty years ago, he caught fire for God, entering a season of signs, wonders, and the Holy Ghost.
Since 2018, Doug has travelled with Evangelist Lonnie Sims to spread the Gospel, serving alongside him as his evangelistic assistant.
His heart is for people, longing to see Jesus receive His full reward and His house filled.
Ministry background
A life committed to evangelism and the Great Commission
Training
Bible school and full-time ministry
While attending Bible school, he met his wife, Rebecca. He later joined her parents in full-time ministry, laying the foundation for pastoral and evangelistic work at home and overseas.
2009
A registered Canadian ministry
Lonnie Sims Evangelistic Association became a registered Canadian charity in October 2009. Its registered address is in Melfort, Saskatchewan.
Ministry emphasis
His public ministry centres on preaching the Gospel, the work of the Holy Spirit and Christ’s commission in Mark 16:15. His official biography describes a continuing commitment to evangelism and to seeing lives touched through the power of the Holy Spirit.
His registered Canadian ministry is Lonnie Sims Evangelistic Association Corp.