Background
Butler, James Patrick was born on March 17, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Howard Manuel and Mabel (Jennings) Butler.
Butler, James Patrick was born on March 17, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of Howard Manuel and Mabel (Jennings) Butler.
Bachelor, Grand Canyon University, 1980. Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984. Doctor of Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990.
Chaplain extern, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, 1982; pastor, Laveen (Arizona) Baptist Church, 1984-1989; chaplain, New Life Treatment Center, Phoenix, 1989-1990; pastor, Community Methodist Church, Buckeye, Arizona, since 1991. Co-spiritual director Walk to Emmaus Retreat, 1988, spiritual director, 1989.
Member Estrella Baptist Association (church training director 1985-1986, Executive Board member 1988-1989, moderator 1989).
Married Cynthia Lynn Carpenter, May 31, 1980. Children: Stephen James, William Scott.