This past Tuesday, the Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God announced that Brad Kesler will succeed Donna Barrett as general secretary of the Fellowship. Kesler’s first day in office is January 1, 2026. He will serve the remainder of Barrett’s unexpired term.

Kesler has been an ordained AG minister since 2000. He has served as a youth pastor in Sitka, Alaska, and a senior pastor in Juneau. For 15 years, he worked as business administrator in the Alaska Ministry Network and nine years as district secretary.

Since 2024, he has served as assistant to the general secretary, providing that office with administrative and technical support.

In Episode 406 of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Kesler about his life, ministry, and the duties of his new office, as well as his forthcoming book on ministerial ethics, Trusted with Treasure, published by Gospel Publishing House early next year.

I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

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