6L52BE-Butler,Rick
Collegiate/University Missionary
West Lafayette Indiana
Launch Campus Ministry/Wabash Valley Baptist Association
July 16
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About My Family
I was fortunate to grow up in a pastor’s home where my parents loved and served Jesus Christ. Through their example and teaching, I came to know Jesus as a young boy. During my freshman year at Murray State University, I surrendered to God’s call to full-time ministry. After I received my bachelor's degree in political science, I obtained a Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
My wife, Jeanne, and I met and were married at Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. She loves the Lord, and I’m very grateful we are on this journey together. God has blessed us with three wonderful children: Paige, Hilary and Kyle. Jeanne and I are actively involved in Calvary Baptist Church in West Lafayette, Ind. We enjoy college football and spending time with our kids and grandkids (Teddy, Margaret, Jack, Audrey).
My wife, Jeanne, and I met and were married at Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. She loves the Lord, and I’m very grateful we are on this journey together. God has blessed us with three wonderful children: Paige, Hilary and Kyle. Jeanne and I are actively involved in Calvary Baptist Church in West Lafayette, Ind. We enjoy college football and spending time with our kids and grandkids (Teddy, Margaret, Jack, Audrey).
About My Ministry
I serve on the staff of Launch Campus Ministry at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue has an enrollment of more than 45,000 students with one of the largest international student populations in the country. More than 100 countries are represented at Purdue. It is a wide-open mission field with many opportunities to impact students from all over the world. Launch serves to reach students and help them become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We want them to KNOW, LIVE, SERVE and SHARE Jesus.
The main areas where I serve are sports outreach and intramurals, teaching at our weekly gatherings, and leading small groups. I also mentor and encourage guys in their relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a privilege to serve with Launch Campus Ministry and help make a difference for the cause of Christ at Purdue University.
The main areas where I serve are sports outreach and intramurals, teaching at our weekly gatherings, and leading small groups. I also mentor and encourage guys in their relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a privilege to serve with Launch Campus Ministry and help make a difference for the cause of Christ at Purdue University.
