Keith Butler
Encyclopedia
Keith Butler is the founding pastor of the nondenominational Word of Faith International Christian Center (WOFICC) Church in suburban Detroit, which has a 22,000+-member congregation. He is a former Detroit
City council
man, and the only Republican
elected to the council since before World War II
.
Butler has written several books, including a popular church best-seller, A Seed Will Meet Any Need. He has also obtained several awards for both church and community services. One of the many was "2005 Inductee- Heritage Hall of Fame" for international cultural excellence. He is also well-known for setting up satellite churches from San Francisco to Brazil to the UK, numbering well over 300.
Butler, who was born and raised in Detroit, became a Republican in 1982, and has been a GOP activist
in presidential campaigns in Michigan.
In 2006, Keith sought the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to challenge the incumbent Debbie Stabenow
. He was however defeated in the primary by Oakland County
Sheriff Mike Bouchard
, who lost the general election.
In February 2008, Butler replaced Chuck Yob
as a Republican National Committee
member from Michigan.
Mr. Butler is on the Executive Board of Christians United for Israel, the pro-Israel organization founded by Rev. John Hagee.
In late 2008, Butler started a ministry school in Round Rock, Texas called Word of Faith Bible Training Center that was established to teach the doctrines & government of the church and to train individuals in the mission field.
Keith Butler Official Broadcast and video archives
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
City council
City council
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man, and the only Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
elected to the council since before World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
Butler has written several books, including a popular church best-seller, A Seed Will Meet Any Need. He has also obtained several awards for both church and community services. One of the many was "2005 Inductee- Heritage Hall of Fame" for international cultural excellence. He is also well-known for setting up satellite churches from San Francisco to Brazil to the UK, numbering well over 300.
Butler, who was born and raised in Detroit, became a Republican in 1982, and has been a GOP activist
Activism
Activism consists of intentional efforts to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. Activism can take a wide range of forms from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing...
in presidential campaigns in Michigan.
In 2006, Keith sought the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate to challenge the incumbent Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow
Deborah Ann Greer "Debbie" Stabenow is the junior United States Senator from Michigan and a member of the Democratic Party. Before her election to the U.S. Senate, she was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 8th congressional district from 1997 to 2001...
. He was however defeated in the primary by Oakland County
Oakland County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the 2010 Census, there were 1,202,362 people, 471,115 households, and 315,175 families residing in the county. The population density as of the 2000 census was 1,369 people per square mile . There were 492,006 housing units at an average density of 564 per square mile...
Sheriff Mike Bouchard
Mike Bouchard
Michael J."Mike" Bouchard was a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan and is the sheriff of Oakland County...
, who lost the general election.
In February 2008, Butler replaced Chuck Yob
Chuck Yob
Chuck Yob, born February 14, 1937 near Hesperia, Michigan, is a Republican National Committee member from the State of Michigan being elected to the post in 1989. He is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on internal Republican politics and is well known for his influence on party...
as a Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
member from Michigan.
Mr. Butler is on the Executive Board of Christians United for Israel, the pro-Israel organization founded by Rev. John Hagee.
In late 2008, Butler started a ministry school in Round Rock, Texas called Word of Faith Bible Training Center that was established to teach the doctrines & government of the church and to train individuals in the mission field.
Personal life
Butler has been married to Deborah Bell for 38 years. They reside in Oakland County. They have three adult children (Keith II., MiChelle, and Kristina), all three of whom work in their father's church (2 as ministers and the other as an attorney). They have three granddaughters.Electoral history
- Michigan U.S. Senate election, 2006 - Republican Primary
- Mike BouchardMike BouchardMichael J."Mike" Bouchard was a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan and is the sheriff of Oakland County...
(R), 60% - Keith Butler (R), 40%
- Mike Bouchard
External links
- Word of Faith Int'l Christian Center
- WOFICC satellite churches
- Butler for Senate/Commiteeman website
Keith Butler Official Broadcast and video archives