Rev. Dr. Bener Baysa Agtarap is an ordained elder in the California-Nevada Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Bener's experience of over 30 years has established him as a seasoned church planter, mentor, and disciple-making movement leader. Currently he is executive director, Community Engagement & Church Planting/ Path1, and director, Connectional Mobilization at Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church.