Jilleen Butler
Christian Motivational Speaker and Singer
After a two-decade pause from professional ministry to raise her children—both of whom have bravely faced and overcome learning challenges—Jilleen Butler returns to the stage with a deeper message and stronger calling than ever before. Her lived experience navigating motherhood, neurodiversity, and faith has shaped her into a voice of both strength and compassion for a world in need of hope.
For Jilleen, speaking and singing are the vehicle—God’s love is the message. At a time when many Christian leaders are pulled toward the pressures of "industry," Jilleen has remained steadfast in her mission: to be a conduit of Christ’s love through her words and songs. Whether performing on large platforms like Saddleback Church or ministering in intimate settings, Jilleen brings a message that is both soul-stirring and grounded in Scripture.
Rooted in her life verse, Mark 12:30, Jilleen lives to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." This commitment shines through in every performance and message—infused with honesty, humility, and a faith forged in life’s everyday challenges.
Jilleen offers a diverse range of speaking topics that blend faith, fun, and real-life experience. Drawing from her years running a successful blog highlighting budget-friendly outings, she now presents “Free and Inexpensive Activities for Families Throughout Orange County & Los Angeles", perfect for parenting groups, churches, or community events.
Her signature presentations, “The Three Wise Women” and “PURSEsonalities,” remain crowd favorites—light-hearted, creative, and packed with relatable humor.
On a deeper level, Jilleen shares from the heart in “Emotional Wholeness for Women,” a topic now reshaped by her journey of parenting children with challenges and the sustaining power of faith. In “How to Hold Onto Your Hope During the Holidays,” she offers practical encouragement and spiritual insight for those navigating difficult seasons during the holidays.
Whether sharing tips for a fun family outing or testifying to God’s faithfulness in life’s hardest moments, Jilleen’s presentations are uplifting, authentic, and unforgettable.
Her music—including the acclaimed “Hymns Experience”—reimagines timeless hymns with modern arrangements that inspire reflection and spiritual renewal. Produced by Dove Award nominee Jeff Nelson and recorded by industry great Steve Dady, the project reflects Jilleen’s ability to honor tradition while offering something fresh for today’s listener.
Jilleen has ministered to women across the country through retreats, conferences, and events sponsored by organizations like MomCo and the California Southern Baptist Convention. She’s been featured on Christian radio nationwide and is considered one of the defining voices in modern worship with a servant’s heart and a storyteller’s soul.
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At home, Jilleen cherishes time with her husband of 23 years and their two teenagers, Garrett and Ella. But above all, her greatest joy remains her personal relationship with the Lord—and the opportunity to share Jesus' love with others.