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2. New Ministry Leaders
• Dr. Wayne Hoag has agreed to relaunch the
Nevada Bible study that has been on hiatus
for a few years. He is scheduled for training in
February 2026, planning for a 2027 launch in
Carson City.
• Robert Hayden has been recruited to assist
Matt Goodsell as assistant state ministry leader.
• Adriel Lam was recruited by Frank Cuozzo to
be the assistant state ministry leader in Hawaii.
• Dr. Daniel Atkins who is pastor of Taylor Road
Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama,
has agreed to assume the role of state ministry
leader following Keith Pugh's retirement. He is
scheduled for training in February 2026.
• Robert Sheldon who is pastor of Greencastle
Baptist Church in Greencastle, Pennsylvania,
has agreed to become assistant state ministry
leader working with Joe Green. He is scheduled
for training in February 2026.
GOALS FOR 2026
1. Update State Ministry Leader
webpage listings and increase
the exposure for current
leaders.
2. Facilitate a monthly Zoom
chat for sharing best practices
(iron sharpening iron).
3. Travel to three regions to visit
several SMLs and explore
potential leaders.
4. Encourage State Ministry
Leaders to seek an assistant to
partner with them in leading
the studies.
5. Pray for our State Ministry
Leaders on a regular basis.
3. Prior Ministry Relaunches
• Wisconsin—Mike
Beresford has led Bible
study in Madison for the
past 8 years.
• Montana—We have lost
touch with Michael Johnson
and may need to consider a
relaunch in that state.
Since I am new in this role,
there are several ministry leaders
that I have yet to contact. ere
may be some other relaunches
that need help as I don't know
the status of Bible studies in
those venues.
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