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Chris Butler
Chris Butler is a pastor, community organizer, and political strategist with over 25 years dedicated to public service. He is the director of Christian civic formation at the Center for Christianity and Public Life, where he leads efforts to equip Christians for thoughtful engagement in the public square and creates resources and spaces that encourage spiritual and civic formation for the common good. Chris also pastors Ambassador Church near Chicago. Before pastoral ministry, he worked in electoral campaigns and advocacy, all rooted in his efforts to advance justice and opportunity for the marginalized. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in civic and political engagement from Northeastern Illinois University and a master’s in Bible and theology from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. He has been married to his wife, Aziza, since 2007, and together they are raising six remarkable children.
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No Longer Politically Ensnared
Both parties are enmeshed in an ongoing identity crisis. The chaos can give us a chance to rediscover what we’ve lost.
In Politics, Contempt Is a Common Tongue
Antisemitic, racist texts show the need for spiritual and character renewal.
Faith-Based Education Is Having a Moment
I’m excited to see churches—particularly Black congregations—step boldly into teaching.
The National Guard Debate Needs a Dose of Honesty
Criticizing federal overreach while remaining silent about local failures does not serve the cause of justice.
Yes to Politics in the Pulpit. No to Endorsements.
The IRS says churches can endorse candidates. But the Black church has shown we can accomplish great change without doing so.
How to Fight Online Like a Christian
Social media debates about theology can be good. But let’s not make it a quarrelsome spectator sport.
Cash Can’t Create Families
Government support helps. But the Black church shows good parenting requires the nourishment that flows from intentional congregations.
Vandalism Is Not Righteous Resistance
Christians should oppose evils and errors in our society, but we are called to more than mere resistance: vision, tenacity, grace, the proclamation of the gospel.