On May 28, 2025, the Lake Union Conference Executive Committee voted to elect Ted Huskins as executive secretary of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, effective July 1, 2025.
Debbie Michel
May 29, 2025Huskins, an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from Asheville, North Carolina, brings 29 years of denominational ministry experience to this role. He currently serves as executive secretary of the Atlantic Union Conference, a position he has held since 2022.
His prior leadership includes serving as both president and executive secretary of the Northern New England Conference. Earlier in his ministry, he spent 18 years in pastoral service within the Carolina Conference. He was then called to serve as vice-president of Adventist Consulting for Coleman Stewardship Services. Two years later, he became President of the firm, which he and his wife later purchased. Cynthia now serves as president of Coleman Stewardship. After seven years, Elder Huskins transitioned to serve as executive secretary of the Northern New England Conference, followed by a tenure as president of the same conference.
“I first met Elder Huskins during his time as executive secretary of the Northern New England Conference and later had the opportunity to serve alongside him on several North American Division committees during his tenure as Conference President and, most recently, as executive secretary of the Atlantic Union,” said Lake Union President Elden Ramirez. “His thoughtful leadership, pastoral heart, and commitment to mission have been evident throughout every role he has held. I’m grateful the Lord has led him to serve the Lake Union in this important capacity.”
Huskins is a second-generation Seventh-day Adventist Christian who grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, nurtured by devout Christian parents. His educational journey began at Fletcher Academy, where he served as Student Association President. He then attended Southern Adventist University, earning degrees in theology and physical education, followed by a Master of Divinity from Andrews University. Currently, Huskins is pursuing a doctoral degree in business administration at Johnson & Wales University.
Reflecting on this new chapter, Huskins shared, “God’s providence and leading never cease to amaze. We are humbled and excited to join the efforts of the Lake Union as we embrace Christ’s call to proclaim the everlasting Gospel in each of our four states and five conferences. We can feel your prayers and please know that each of you remain in ours.”
Huskins is married to Cynthia Carland Huskins. Together, they are blessed with five adult children and two grandchildren. They enjoy traveling, exploring family history and archaeology, and cheering on their favorite baseball and college basketball teams.
We warmly welcome Elder Huskins and his family to the Lake Union and look forward to the spiritual leadership, administrative insight and Christ-centered mission he will bring to our territory.
Debbie Michel is Lake Union Herald editor.
