Who is Rhonda? She is:

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-A native of Central Missouri residing in Columbia, MO. 
-A widowed Pastor’s wife who served alongside ministry of her husband-pastor Rev. William Butler, Jr. since 1978
-Mother of four children – David, Andrew, Christopher & LaShawn, and grandmother of eight (known as ‘momma Butler to many).

-Serves as member of local & state Missionary Baptist Minister Wives & Widows Auxiliary.

 

True to her name, Rhonda has been described as one with great inner strength who possesses a heart for women, either leading them into a closer relationship with God or simply encouraging them in their day to day living.

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Her husband (and pastor) took his well-deserved rest in glory on February 12, 2015. As she stood beside her husband’s casket the day his life was celebrated, the Lord clearly spoke to Rhonda giving her much -needed strength and encouragement to continue moving forward in life. Thus, she continues to live for God’s glory all the while taking every opportunity to salute her husband's legacy.

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Over the years, Rhonda has had the opportunity to share as a facilitator for various ministry groups. She's currently serving a second term as president of the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist District Association and as editor of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri Minister Wives/Widow auxiliary. Additionally, she is proudly approaching 30 years of service at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she has worked in Admissions Minority Recruitment, School of Social Work and currently as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Residential Life (Housing).