Our Team
Meet the pastors and leaders who shepherd our church family.
Reuben Cash
Pastor
Pastor Reuben Cash is an American pastor with a deep love for the Lord, His Word, and His Church. God called him into ministry with Slavic people after a season of earnest prayer, and the Lord answered in a beautiful and personal way. Through his marriage to his Ukrainian wife, God opened the door to new cultures and peoples, confirming His calling. He has a special burden for sharing the Gospel with Slavic communities and is passionate about seeing lives transformed by the power of Christ. Reuben speaks and continues learning Russian to better serve those God has entrusted to his care. He received his education from Ouachita Baptist University. Reuben is the father of one son and considers his family one of God's greatest blessings. Above all, he desires to glorify God, preach Christ faithfully, and shepherd God's people with humility, conviction, and love.
Dmitriy Lanin
Pastor
Dmitry was born in 1975 in Omsk, USSR. He was baptized in 2000, and served in different ministries since that. Dmitry holds master's degree in Mathematics and bachelor's degree in Theology. He is happily married; he and his wife are raising two wonderful daughters. As a pastor, Dmitry is focused on teaching about practical application of spiritual truths revealed by God through His word, and leads prayer ministry. A passionate worshiper, Dmitry plays several musical instruments. This powerful Bible verse inspires Dmitry throughout his life (he was blessed with this verse during his baptism): "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Is.40:31)
Said Akhmedbayev
Pastor
Said Akhmedbayev was born in Kazakhstan and immigrated to the United States in 2003, where God shaped his heart for ministry to immigrants from the former Soviet Union. He is raising four children together with his wonderful wife Diana. Said holds master's degrees in both Theology and Mechanical Engineering. He serves as one of the founding pastors of Good News Bible Church, where he focuses on Teaching Ministry, Church Mission, and Church Council Coordination. Said is passionate about equipping believers for service and has a vision for reaching the growing Slavic community across Greater Washington DC with the Gospel. He enjoys building God's Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven alongside the church team.