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servant of God, John Alvin Butler, was born on
October 14, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the son
of Rev. John Alvin Russ and Mrs. Ophelia Butler Warrick. He
is the oldest of five children. Rev. Butler is the proud husband of Mrs. Theonita Marisa Hampton
Butler and is the father of two lovely daughters.
He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington Sr. High School and
has obtained his Degree in Engineering at New Orleans School
of Engineering. He also attended, Christian Bible College of
Kenner, Louisiana and Liberty University of Lynchburg, Va.
He holds an honorary Doctorate of Theology from Universal Ministries School of
Theology. John accepted his calling to preach the gospel of
Jesus Christ at the age of sixteen, in the year of 1981. He was licensed in
1982, by the late Rev. G. R. Washington Sr., Guiding Light
Baptist Church of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was ordained by Bishop J. Charles
Carrington Jr., the Full Gospel Christian Fellowship
Organization.
“THE MINISTER” John Butler is the Founder of “THE
FELLOWSHIP” A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH in Northern
Virginia and he is the CEO of Next Level Publishing & Mylestone Records.
He is also an accomplished Recording Artist and travels
across the country singing and ministering the word of God.
It is not uncommon for him to be at the center of many articles written by
musical giants. He has captured the full range of gospel music: Traditional
Gospel: 1989 Entitled: Truth and Life, Urban Gospel: 1991
Entitled: Jesus Son Of God, Contemporary Gospel: 1993 Entitled: Wondering,
Gospel Jazz: 1996 Entitled: So Real, Gospel Jazz: 1997
Entitled: So Real The Sequel, Inspirational Gospel: 1999 Entitled: Simply John,
Traditional Gospel: 2003 Entitled: He Can Supply,
Inspirational Gospel: 2005 Entitled: THE TRIBUTE Phase I, Gospel Jazz & R&B:
2006 Entitled: Between Phases John Butler is no stranger to
the stage. He has appeared in such theatrical productions as
Sing Me One More Song (produced by Chip Fields-1993) and
Child Support (Produced/Written by David Payton-1997) The
powerful vocals of John Butler, is a force to be reckoned
with while receiving a great deal of attention from his
peers. He has many winnings and nominations under his belt:
-- Search For The Stars-Entertainer of The Year. '91
-- Best Male Vocalist of The NCO Club.'92
-- Best Gospel Male Vocalist of The Year. '96 (Washington
Area Music Association-WAMME)
-- Best Male Vocalist of the Year-Nomination.'97 (Washington
Area Music Association-WAMME)
-- So Real Album of The Year-Nomination.'97 (Washington Area
Music Association-WAMME)
-- He Can Supply; Artist of The Year-Nomination.'04
Butler, a veteran of the gospel and urban music recording
scene, just released his 11th album, "The Tribute,
Phase I," a collection of gospel and rhythm and blues originals and reworks of songs
originally performed by artists who most inspired his own
music career. Butle, rounded with a speckled beard and
glasses, said performing other artists' songs, like Eric
Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" and Yolanda Adams'
"Open My Heart" -- both on this album -- is an
announcement that he wants to take his career to a higher
level. Butler, who grew up surrounded by music in New
Orleans, is a cousin of legendary soul singer Jerry Butler.
He also has a family connection to the long-lasting gospel
group The Zion Harmonizers & very close ties with The
Dixie Hummingbirds. This husband and father of two girls
started singing at age 5 in his family's church, where his
father would stand him on a chair in the middle of the choir
so the congregation could see the young singer. At 16, he
started preaching and, a year after that, recorded his first
record. His album entitled: So Real, sold 60,000 copies
without backing from a major record label, Butler said. By
utilizing the Web, television-his church services are aired
on leased access channels throughout Northern Virginia-and
touring military bases up and down the the U.S., will allow
him to become the minister he’s always longed to be.
He has held positions such as: Sunday School Teacher,
Spiritual Counselor, Youth Pastor, Evangelism Leader, and a
host of other positions. To find out more about his
Teaching/Preaching ministry visit: www.johnbutlerministries.org.
Butler,
who is solely tied to inspirational music, gave a sampling
of his voice. He scatted a softer jazz version of one of the
songs on hisnew album. "It's in me," he said about his music.
"I'm just trying to become a voice of assurance and
integrity in the Christian community."
To learn more about John Butler's latest CD releases, see http://www.theminister.org.
Out of all that he has accomplished and plans to accomplish
“THE MINISTER” John Butler wants us to know that he is a
born again child of God.
Contact Information:
Minister
Butler can be reached at
THEMINISTER@THEMINISTER.ORG
Website: www.theminister.org
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