Pastoral Bios

    • Photo of Bishop Keith A. Butler

      Bishop Keith A. Butler

      Bishop Keith A. Butler is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Word of Faith Int'l Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan and Word of Faith Christian Center in Round Rock, TX. Bishop Butler ministers extensively in churches, conferences and seminars throughout the U.S. and abroad. He teaches God's Word in such a way that you can live your faith in every area of your life.

      Bishop Butler is the author of more than a dozen books and is joined in ministry by his lovely wife, Pastor Deborah L. Butler and their children: Pastor André Butler and his wife Minister Tiffany Butler, Pastor MiChelle A. Butler and Minister Kristina Butler.

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      Pastor Deborah Butler

      Pastor Deborah L. Butler is the first lady of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, MI, where she serves in ministry with her husband, Bishop Keith A. Butler. She is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. Pastor Butler’s encouraging, yet down-to-earth teaching imparts wisdom from the Word of God into all that hear. One of Pastor Butler’s many duties in which she serves is Director of Women of Virtue fellowships. While many of the Women of Virtue fellowships are held at Word of Faith International Christian Center, Pastor Butler travels to other ministries, exemplifying her desire for women to walk in the wisdom of God, and to experience peace in every area of their lives. She and Bishop Butler have three children: Rev. Keith A. Butler II and his lovely wife, Minister Tiffany Butler, Pastor MiChelle Butler and Minister Kristina Butler.

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      Pastor Andre Butler

      Pastor André Butler is living a lifestyle that far exceeds the American dream. He is living the “good life” – and he attributes it all to obeying the Word of God.  Anointed with wisdom that surpasses his natural age, Pastor André has a heart to teach people how to please God in every area of their lives. 

      As the co-pastor of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan and the former pastor of Faith Christian Center in Smyrna, Georgia, where he pastored for nine years, he has helped to equip others to walk in the future that God has for them.  His emphasis is on God’s desire to prosper His people in every arena of life and God’s command for His people to do their part in winning the world to Jesus. 

      Pastor André, an award winning pastor, was recently recognized for the following achievements: The One to Watch’ by African American Pulpit, Up and Coming Broadcaster’ Award by Streaming Faith, and Most Loved Pastor’ by Gospel Today. 

      He is a graduate from both Rhema Bible Training Center and Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s degree in Management.  He resides in the metropolitan Detroit area with his wife, Minister Tiffany Butler, and their three beautiful daughters – Alexis Nichol, Angela Marie, and April Mariah.

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      Minister Tiffany Butler

      Minister Tiffany Butler is the wife of Pastor André Butler, Co-Pastor of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan.  Minister Butler is an honors graduate of Word of Faith Bible Training Center, class of 1999 and is a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel.

      Minister Butler’s desire is for women of all ages to realize who they are in Christ and walk in the wisdom of God. 

      The ministry gift in Minister Butler touches the lives of men and women of all ages and backgrounds, as she teaches the Word of God with simplicity and understanding.  She and Pastor André Butler are the proud parents of three daughters: Alexis Nichol, Angela Marie, and April Mariah.

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      Pastor MiChelle Butler

      Pastor Michelle A. Butler is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center. She is the oldest daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Keith A. Butler. Pastor Butler serves with her parents on the ministerial staff at Word of Faith where she sits on the Board of Directors. She is the Director of Worship Arts Ministries, Glorify God Entheos, and the Glorify God Campus Ministry. Pastor Butler teaches the Word with boldness and wisdom that exceeds her age, which is a testimony that raising children in the Word of God and living it before them has rewards exceeding abundantly above all you could ask or think.

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    • Photo of Minister Kristina Butler

      Minister Kristina Butler, Esq.

      Kristina Butler is the youngest daughter of Bishop Keith & Pastor Deborah Butler. During her senior year of high school she was led by God to turn down a full academic scholarship to the University of Michigan in order to attend Bible school. She is a 2001 graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and a licensed and ordained minister of the gospel.

      After graduating from Bible school and subsequently college and serving in the ministry for a season, Kristina was led to pursue a law degree at the University of Michigan Law School. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan and serves alongside her family as Corporate Counsel and as a Staff Minister at Word of Faith International Christian Center.  

      Kristina passionately encourages young people to be independent of this world's system and to be dependent on God by pursuing Him with all of their hearts. Her heart’s desire is to see all people come into the knowledge of the truth, and live like the champions that God has created them to be in every area of life.

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