G. Alexander Bryant is passionate about the mission of sharing Jesus with others. He serves as the president of the North American Division and vice president of the General Conference. Prior to his current position, he served as executive secretary of the North American Division and president of the Central States Conference and Temperance Director, Youth/Pathfinders/National Service Organization director, and superintendent of Education. His path to ministry began with a degree in Theology and Business Administration from Oakwood College in 1982, where he also served as a missionary to Japan. Elder Bryant is married to the former Desiree Wimbish, who serves as the NAD Spouses ministry leader in the Ministerial Association. As an educator, Des served previously in the NAD Education ministry, Potomac Conference, superintendent of Education for the Central States Conference, and former principal of the V. Lindsay Seventh-day Adventist School in Kansas City, Kansas. They are the parents of three children: Travis, Traven, and Terrence.