Pastoral Transition: Butler is currently in the midst of a pastoral transition. Pastor Scott concluded his ministry at the end of June 2025 as Lead Pastor. The Church Council together with interim pastoral leadership is leading the transition process.
- Juanita Aguilar (AyF)
- Phanh Sivongsay (AG)
- Melissa Ens (CG)
- Steve Slattery (FC)
- Kao Saelee (Council)
- Connie Nicholson (Council)
- Harold Ens (facilitator & non-voting member, CG)
Update: The search team has contacted possible candidates and met with a potential Interim Lead Pastor. A recommendation was presented, and the Council has put forward Ron Herms as the candidate for interim lead pastor. A Church Business Meeting is anticipated for Sunday, August 10.
About Ron Herms
Ron Herms is a community advocate, public speaker, scholar, teaching pastor, and writer who has served in leadership roles over 3 decades. He is being invited to candidate as interim pastor at Butler Church to fill the lead pastor and Common Ground congregational pastor roles during this transition. Read more about Ron and these roles in the links below.
- Matt Jacobs - Moderator
- Roy Klassen - Vice Moderator
- (TBA) - Treasurer
- Shelly Coleman - Secretary
- Scott Holman - Lead Pastor & Common Ground congregational pastor
- Christina Lumeya - Common Ground rep
- Connie Nicholson, Pastor, Faith Community congregation
- Anne Guenther - Faith Community rep
- Elbio Carballo - Pastor, Amor y Fe congregation
- (TBA) Amor y Fe representative
- Chansamone Khoutsavanh - Asian Grace representative
- Nixon Khoutsanah - pastoral representative, Asian Grace congregation
The Church Council generally meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, but has been meeting more frequently during this transition. Their next meeting is scheduled for:
Thursday, July 17
