Feb. 11, 2026

Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?!

Preview of the Every Church Flourishing Podcast, Hosted by Chase Thompson - You Need a Team + Peanut Butter Soda?!

Hi everybody! Please check out my NEW podcast, Every Church Flourishing at or podfollow.com/ecf. Don't miss the earlier BeachCast.tv episode in THIS feed about Kid Rock Vs. Bad Bunny and Progressive vs. Conservative Christians. On this...

Season 5

Hi everybody! Please check out my NEW podcast, Every Church Flourishing at www.EveryChurchFlourishing.com or podfollow.com/ecf. Don't miss the earlier BeachCast.tv episode in THIS feed about Kid Rock Vs. Bad Bunny and Progressive vs. Conservative Christians. 

On this inaugural episode, hosts Dr. Chase Thompson and GCA Assistant Director Pastor Chris Cole discuss the importance of ministry TOGETHER, and interview the directors of the Great Commission Association of churches located in North/Central California.  

Rational Ministry Topics covered: 

Interview with the senior directors of the Great Commission Association, including Dr. Mike Stewart, Dr. Se J. Won, Pastor Christopher Cole and School Superintendent Ms. Lanette Lazano. 

A move of God at a local church in Salinas, California that took the pastor by surprise. 

Free ProPresenter program called FreeShow: https://freeshow.app/features  Review of FreeShow, a free alternative app to ProPresenter 

Living in Indonesia and visiting Singapore for medical care as a missionary. 

Great prayer resources

Crazy, Beyond The Pale. Topics covered: 

Chupa Chups Bubble Gum Soda Tasted and Reviewed on a scale of 1 Spurgeon (gross!) to 5 Spurgeons (The Prince of Sodas!) 

Medical Halitosis. 

Keywords

church, ministry, community, Great Commission Association, COVID-19, church support, church leadership, podcast, church flourishing, relationships, Building Community in Ministry, Navigating Church Leadership Changes


Summary

In this episode of the Every Church Flourishing podcast, hosts Pastor Chris Cole and Dr. Chase Thompson discuss the importance of community in ministry, share personal experiences from recent church services, and explore the impact of COVID-19 on churches. They interview the senior directors of the Great Commission Association (GCA), highlighting the organization's role in supporting churches and fostering relationships among church leaders. The conversation emphasizes the value of collaboration and the need for churches to work together to flourish in their mission.

takeaways
  • Community is essential in ministry, as Jesus sent disciples two by two.
  • The Great Commission Association is a diverse network of churches.
  • Healthy churches adapted more quickly to COVID-19 challenges.
  • Relationships in ministry foster support and collaboration.
  • GCA provides resources and care for churches in need.
  • Personal experiences in ministry can be deeply impactful.
  • Humor can play a role in connecting with church members.
  • Church attendance has significantly changed post-COVID.
  • The importance of being on mission together cannot be overstated.
  • Every church has the potential to flourish with the right support.
titles
  • Building Community in Ministry
  • The Role of the Great Commission Association
Sound Bites
  • "We are a phone call away."
  • "We are a family of churches."
  • "We are a mission agency."