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The story of the man whose vision of faith, education, service, and community continues to inspire PDAC's mission today. For many who visit PDAC, the name “Rev. John L. Butler Education & Community Center” may prompt a simple question: Who was Rev. John L. Butler? The answer speaks directly to the values that have guided PDAC’s work for generations. Rev. John L. Butler dedicated his life to strengthening communities through education, faith, leadership, advocacy, and service.

Discover why career exposure matters. In this post, PDAC Executive Director EJay Johnson shares her vision for a program that helps middle and high school students explore local colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, and career opportunities.

For more than three decades, the work now known as the Purpose Driven Advocacy Center (PDAC) has been rooted in a simple belief: every child has potential, every family deserves support, and every community is strengthened when people are given the tools to succeed. While PDAC was formally established as a Nebraska nonprofit organization in 2009 and received its federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that same year, its story began long before incorporation papers were filed. Th