The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists has appointed Cody Francis to serve as secretary/treasurer of Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI), effective April 1, 2026.
Francis brings more than two decades of pastoral, evangelistic, and administrative leadership to the role. He currently serves as Ministerial director for the Michigan Conference, where he provides counsel and support to pastors, oversees mentoring and development of new ministers, coordinates pastoral recruitment and placement, and leads public evangelism initiatives across the conference.
Prior to his current role, Francis served four years as a pastor in Michigan, leading a three-church district with an emphasis on church revitalization and evangelistic outreach. He also spent more than a decade in lay pastoral and church-planting ministry in Washington, where he helped establish and grow congregations while leading public evangelism efforts, church planting programs, and educational initiatives.
Throughout his ministry, Francis has conducted more than 50 evangelistic meetings in the United States and internationally and has helped develop various evangelistic resources.
“I believe God has uniquely equipped and shaped Cody for this position in the North American Division at this momentous time in the history of our division and in our world,” said G. Alexander Bryant, NAD president. “He’s a spiritual leader, and has been shaped by his pastoral background and his multiple experiences with ASI ministries. I look forward to the contributions he will bring to our team.”
Danny Houghton, president of ASI, expressed appreciation for Francis’ acceptance of the role.
“The selection of a secretary/treasurer is never taken lightly. Following a prayerful, months-long search, we are grateful that Cody Francis has accepted the role of ASI secretary/treasurer. We believe the Lord has prepared him for this moment and look forward to his contribution to ASI’s ongoing mission of sharing Christ in the marketplace.”
Rick Remmers, NAD assistant to the president, also affirmed Francis’ appointment.
“I look forward to working with Elder Francis,” shared Remmers. “His unique combination of experience along with his spiritual gifts in ministry and organization will be a great blessing to both the North American Division and ASI members.”
Francis holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University and a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Hartland College. He began his ministry as a Bible worker and evangelist.
He described his ministry as centered on helping pastors and members remain mission-focused in fulfilling the Great Commission, and he is looking forward to expanding this approach through his work with ASI.
“I am excited for this opportunity to work with ASI and the North American Division in seeking to help us all to be more effecting in sharing Christ in the marketplace,” Francis said. “I pray that I can be a blessing to ASI and the Church as we share the message of a crucified, risen, and soon coming Savior with a world in need.”
Francis and his wife, Mandy, have been united in ministry since their marriage in 2003. Together they have three children and share a passion for serving the Church as a family.
