MEET OUR LEADERS 

Pastor Vincent & First Lady Tonda Butler 

Vincent was born July 6, 1966 in Monroe, Louisiana. He is a proud graduate of Richwood High School.  God called Vincent into ministry August 1995. He witness to people on the street of Monroe and started a feeding ministry out of his home. On March 10, 1996 he was licensed to preach. He ministered in churches, jails, and to anyone who would listen to the gospel. He was ordained on December 28, 1997 by Pastor Timothy Campbell, El Dorado, AK. In May, 1999 he was elected Pastor of Blooming Grove Baptist Church in Farmerville, Louisiana where he served until February, 2002.

In 1998, God opened a door for a local television ministry named "Gentle Hands" that aired for one year. He is the pastor/founder of Gentle Hands Ministries Inc. He works at Mid Valley Pipeline Co. in Bastrop, Louisiana. He and his wife, Tonda resides in Monroe, Louisiana. They have one daughter, Brandi.

First Lady Tonda is a true gem. She currently serves as the leader of GLOW Women’s Ministry. Aside from the First Lady’s natural roles as a wife and mother, she is also the Director of Children Ministries at First Methodist Church in Monroe, LA  & the owner of Best of the Ark-La-Miss award winning, The Butler Did It Event Decor & Design.

She enjoys serving as a helpmeet to her husband's vision of ministry and continues to join him in his efforts to please God.