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Jonathan Buttry is an American pastor, counselor, and researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of theology, philosophy, and psychology, particularly within Appalachian religious communities. His work explores themes including religious pluralism, pastoral counseling, addiction recovery, and theological diversity in Christianity.

Buttry resides in Rogersville, Tennessee, in the Appalachian Highlands. His work frequently engages the cultural and religious traditions of Appalachia.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Religion from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology and Counseling at Regent University, where his research focuses on pastoral counseling approaches to religious deconstruction, trauma, and addiction recovery.

Buttry has served in pastoral ministry within the Primitive Baptist tradition for over two decades. His ministry has taken place throughout the Appalachian region, including East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina.

His work has engaged the theological traditions of Primitive Baptist Universalism, a movement emphasizing universal reconciliation within historic Baptist theology.

Buttry's research integrates theology, philosophy, and psychology, particularly in relation to pastoral counseling and religious interpretation. His work has explored existential and humanistic approaches to faith, drawing on thinkers such as Paul Tillich, John Hick, and Rollo May.

He contributed a chapter titled "The Ultra-Universalist Position of the Primitive Baptist Universalists" in the book Christ Saves All, a volume examining perspectives within Christian universalism.

Buttry has presented lectures on Appalachian religious traditions and theological diversity at several venues.

He presented a lecture at the Swedenborg Library in Chicago, Illinois, addressing the history of Primitive Baptist Universalists and the broader religious diversity of the Appalachian region.

He also presented at the Rethinking the Resurrection Conference in 2022, where his presentations examined alternative interpretations of resurrection traditions within Appalachian Christianity.

Recordings of some of his lectures and discussions have been published online.

Buttry served as Executive Director of the Chip Hale Center in Rogersville, Tennessee, where he worked with community agencies supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In this role he collaborated with regional service providers and community organizations focused on disability support and community integration.

Buttry’s ministry, community work, and lectures have been covered by the *Rogersville Review*, a regional newspaper serving Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Buttry is married to Teresa Buttry. The couple have eight children, including both biological and adopted children. He resides in Rogersville, Tennessee.

• Buttry, Jonathan. "The Ultra-Universalist Position of the Primitive Baptist Universalists." In Christ Saves All.

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