Daniel L. Buttry is the global consultant for Peace and Justice for International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches. Raised in a military family, Buttry became a peace activist from conviction born of his Christian faith. He served as pastor of two churches, on national-level denominational staff, and on staff with the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America. He has mediated conflicts in Asia and conducted trainings in conflict transformation in countries and conflict zones around the world. He lives with his wife Sharon in Detroit, Michigan.