Dr. Willie E. Hucks II is the Director of the NAD Ministerial Association. Joining in 2025, Dr. Hucks brings a combination of pastoral experience and academic leadership to his role. He had most recently served at Andrews University as Assistant to the President for Mission and Culture and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Huck’s ministry journey began in 1985, when he began serving as a local church pastor. For 14 years, he faithfully served churches in Texas and Louisiana, gaining firsthand understanding of the joys, challenges, and sacred privilege of shepherding God’s people.

After this rich pastoral experience, Dr. Hucks accepted a call to serve as a religion professor at Southwestern Adventist University, where he served from 1999 to 2006. In this role, Dr. Hucks invested in shaping the next generation of pastors. He later continued this vital work at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where he served as associate professor of Christian Ministry beginning in 2016 and was appointed Chair of the Christian Ministry Department in 2018. His expertise in homiletics and urban ministry has equipped countless students for effective gospel proclamation in diverse contexts.

Dr. Hucks’ influence has extended far beyond the classroom. From 2006–2016, he served as Associate Editor of Ministry, International Journal for Pastors, and Associate Ministerial Secretary for the General Conference Ministerial Association, focusing on theological education and ministerial preparation. In these roles, he has contributed to the professional development of pastors worldwide, deeply understanding the resources and support that ministry leaders need to thrive.

A native of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Hucks earned his undergraduate ministerial degree from Oakwood College and both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Andrews University. His scholarly contributions have appeared in numerous professional and popular journals, demonstrating his ability to bridge academic insight with practical application.

Outside of work, his greatest joy is his family: Kathleen (née Alexander), his wife, their two adult children, and their grandson.