Co-Founder & Minister
Minister Stanley Butler Jr.
Stanley embraced his call to ministry on January 1, 2013, delivering his trial sermon —No More Drama — under Bishop James W. Redd of Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ. After completing three years of study at the Ohio School of Ministry, he continued to grow in leadership and service. In July 2021, at the request of his mentor, Stanley transitioned to Revive Church Hilltop, under the leadership of Pastor Steven Steward, where he served as Youth Minister and led the Altar Call, Prayer Ministry, and Men’s Ministry.
Known for meeting no strangers, Stanley shares the Word through everyday stories and lived experience — humble, passionate, and genuinely committed to people. When he isn’t preaching, teaching, or studying, he works with Columbus City Schools, supporting and teaching children with special needs.
A Business Management graduate, Stanley co-founded Real Talk W.I.T.S. with his wife of 30 years, Leslie, on November 16, 2017. Together, they raised their son, Stanley III.
"Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, for you are with me."
