Church Council Updates

Pastoral Transition:  Butler is currently in the midst of a pastoral transition and review of our ministry/vision. The Church Council together with interim pastoral leadership is leading the transition process.

 Next Steps

At the end of June 2025 Pastor Scott concluded his ministry as Lead Pastor. The Council has appointed Jim Holm as provisional interim pastor for July & August. Ron Herms has been affirmed by the church to be our Interim Lead Pastor, starting September 1.  

The Council is meeting more frequently to process next steps, and is working together with the leadership of our Common Ground congregation, since Pastor Scott also lead that congregation. Common Ground has held a congregational meeting and the CG leadership team is at work. 

This pastoral transition is intertwined with our current vision process. The Vision Team has met with the Council and for review of the consultant's report. The Council is processing this with Butler leaders. (see Vision Updates)

Our Butler family is encouraged to continued prayer for the church and for our Council & pastors through this transition.

updated 8/15/25

Interim Pastor Search Process
Our team consisted of (at least) one representative from each of our four congregations in addition to two Council members.  If you have questions about the process, or about the Interim Lead Pastor, contact your congregational representative or a Council member.

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.

Church Council 2025:
  • Matt Jacobs - Moderator
  • Roy Klassen - Vice Moderator
  • Rosalie Carter  - 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, August 21

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