- Volunteering
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Outdoor Recreation
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Enjoy participating in strenuous exercise for overall physical and mental well-being
Brett Neal Butler
Corinth,MS
Summary
As ministry professional, bringing extensive experience in pastoral care and community leadership. Known for fostering spiritual growth and facilitating impactful community programs. Excels in team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, displaying strong leadership and counseling skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Student Life, Dean of Students
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Am the Dean of Students of a 151 year old Christian University in Northeast Mississippi.
- Supervise a staff of 7 employees to administer services to over 500 students.
- Am a member of the President’s Cabinet at the university responsible for creating strategies for growth, creation and implementation of policy, and management of complex financial considerations.
- Conduct individual counseling with students in need and provide student advocacy for inter-department collaboration.
- Create and facilitate processes and programming to ensure optimal student experience while at BMCU.
- Serve the university as the elected President of the Faculty and Staff Club for fellowship and leadership.
- Chosen to lead the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Creation and Implementation Team as a part of university reaccreditation.
- Developed and implemented student engagement programs to enhance campus involvement.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, ensuring student well-being and safety.
- Oversaw disciplinary processes, promoting a culture of accountability and respect.
- Mentored student leaders, fostering leadership skills and personal development.
- Enhanced student retention rates through the development of comprehensive support services and academic interventions.
Executive Director
Crosswind Ministries
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Was the Executive Director of a 20 year old non-profit ministry, a nationally-certified and experienced Biblical Counselor, and an ordained minister.
- Supervised a staff of 4 employees along with a robust pool of over 100 ministry partners and volunteers across church and denominational lines.
- Conduct approximately 15 hours of Biblical counseling per week.
- Responsibilities included staff training and goal setting, creation, implementation, and management of the annual budget, total operational oversight, and donor development and fundraising (Sales/development).
- Founded the Crosswind Biblical Counseling Center in 2022. Established a business plan, coordinated fundraising efforts, acquired board approval, and launched the Faith Housing Women’s Transitional Housing program in 2023 to serve victims of domestic abuse.
- Was the Director of Alcohol and Drug Recovery Training at the Alcorn County Regional Prison and am the Chairman of the Commission on the Future of Alcorn County.
Program Director
The Home of Grace
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Was the Program Director for the largest faith-based recovery program in the United States.
- Supervised the activity of a staff of more than 20+ employees, including 7 full-time counselors.
- Prior to working in the full-time vocational ministry, spent 23 years in Corporate America in sales and management.
Education
Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Practical Theology
Regent University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
University of Mississippi
ACBC Certification - undefined
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
Certified Facilitator - undefined
Life Skills International, Inc. (LSI, Inc.)
Skills
- 23 Years Corporate America Experience in Sales and Executive Management
- Leader in Higher Education
- Former Director of Addiction Recovery Facility
- Certified Biblical Counselor
- Experienced Instructor in Corrections Environment
- Ordained Minister
- Community Leader
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training
Websites
Affiliations
- Member of First Presbyterian Church EPC, Corinth, MS
- Ruling Elder FPC Corinth
- Session Moderator at FPC Corinth
- Sunday School Teacher
- Choir Member
- Staff Counselor at Gospel Soul Care Ministries
- Regional Pulpit Supply Preacher
Certification
- Certified Biblical Counselor, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors - Since 2021
- Ordained Minister, Crosswind Ministries
- Ordained Ruling Elder, FPC Corinth, MS
Interests
Timeline
Vice President of Student Life, Dean of Students
Blue Mountain Christian University
07.2024 - Current
Program Director
The Home of Grace
12.2020 - 12.2021
Executive Director
Crosswind Ministries
08.2016 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biology
University of Mississippi
ACBC Certification - undefined
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
Certified Facilitator - undefined
Life Skills International, Inc. (LSI, Inc.)
Masters of Arts (M.A.) - Practical Theology
Regent University
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created a partnership with the Freedom Center Men’s Residential Recovery Program in Alcorn County MS to provide individual and group counseling for clients, Researched and created the Crosswind Statement of Faith, Am the former Chairman of the Copmmission on the Future of Alcorn County, Am a former Board Member of the Northeast MS Continuum of Care Coalition (CoC) for ending homelessness through rapid rehousing grants, Served as a regular host of the weekly Christian radio broadcast “Hope” on SuperTalk 94.3 FM, Serve as a facilitator of the Living Free Men’s Bible study every Saturday morning, Became a Ruling Elder of The First Presbyterian Church in Corinth, MS, teach Sunday School, and am a member of the Adult Choir. I regularly preach in the absence of our Pastor and can provide links to multiple sermons upon request.