the GC Collective Podcast

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The Great Commission Collective is the California Southern Baptist Convention's podcast featuring Pete Ramirez, Jason Robertson, and Sarah Graham. This every-other-week show provides unique insights into what the CSBC really does, while celebrating some amazing stories of Kingdom work being done by the collective of church leaders here in California!

  1. FEB 2

    Inside the first CSBC Board Meeting for 2026

    The CSBC Executive Board just wrapped its first meeting of the year, and there’s a lot to be encouraged by. In this Board Recap episode, we share key highlights from board week: reports from our partner institutions (CBU, Gateway Seminary, and the Baptist Foundation of California), the launch of a new CSBC missions and ministry endowment, and a clear snapshot of where we landed financially for 2025. We also break down how the board is structured, why regional representation matters across California, and what’s ahead as the board advances new policies to serve the Convention with long-term faithfulness. For more updates we didn’t cover here, make sure you’re subscribed to This Week at CSBC or email podcast@csbc.com.

    40 min

  2. JAN 19

    From California to the Nations: A Missionary’s Story of Faithfulness and Support

    In this episode of The GC Collective, we sit down with one of our own California-born, California-sent IMB missionaries serving in Central Asia—sharing his story under an alias for security reasons. After more than a decade of gospel work in one of the most unreached regions of the world, he was unexpectedly barred from returning to his country of service, leaving his family, church, and ministry behind in an instant. We talk about the long obedience of missions work, the slow process of discipleship in Muslim contexts, the real cost of baptism for new believers, and how suffering fits within God’s sovereign will. We also explore the vital role California churches play in holding the rope through prayer, Cooperative Program giving, and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. If you’ve ever wondered what missions really looks like, wrestled with the idea of a “missionary mindset,” or just need a reminder that faithfulness matters even when outcomes are unclear, this episode will strengthen your heart. Subscribe to This Week at CSBC Here or email us a podcast@csbc.com

    50 min

  3. JAN 5

    Reflections from a Year of Conversation

    In this special recap episode of the GC Collective Podcast, we reflect on a handful of conversations from 2025 that together represent the breadth of what we’ve explored this year: the realities pastors face at home, the importance of caring for emotional and spiritual health, the opportunity of California as a global mission field, the challenge of engaging culture with biblical clarity, and the enduring strength of gospel cooperation. If you’ve been listening all year, this episode offers a chance to revisit moments that may sound different now than they did the first time. And if you’re newer to the podcast, it’s a window into the kind of Christ-centered, resourceful conversations we’re committed to having as we serve churches across California. Episodes referenced in this conversation:·       When Ministry Pulls in Two Directions  with Will and Tarah ·       Caring for Pastors’ Mental Health with Chuck Padilla ·       Go and Tell: How Globalization Is Shaping California’s Churches with James Westbrook ·       The Church, Culture, and Common Sense with Jonathan Keller ·       Gospel Partnerships and Cooperation Insights with Tony Wolfe Be sure to subscribe to This Week at CSBC, and if you have questions or ideas for future conversations, email us anytime at podcast@csbc.com.

    42 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    2025 CSBC Year-End Review

    In this end-of-the-year episode, Pete Ramirez, Sarah Graham, and Marc Tempesta sit down to look back on a landmark year for California Southern Baptists. From a powerful overseas moment that put Christmas hope in sharp focus, to a growing movement of prayer gatherings across the state, to fresh stories of generosity through Cooperative Program, this year-end conversation celebrates how God has been at work in and through our churches. We also revisit statewide listening sessions and share how your feedback is shaping the way CSBC will serve pastors and congregations in 2026 and beyond.-Be sure to subscribe to This Week at CSBC and email us anytime at podcast@csbc.com.

    36 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    2025 The Ministry Behind the Gold Shirt

    Disaster Relief had a year like no other, at home, across the nation, and around the world. In this episode, Kendrick Neal joins us at the table for a candid conversation about what God has been doing through California Southern Baptist DR volunteers who just keep showing up. From unexpected partnerships to moments of Gospel impact that still surprise even our seasoned teams, Kendrick walks us through another side of this unique ministry that many people never see.- If you’ve ever wondered what DR actually looks like, or if DR is the place for you, this is your episode. To learn more or to sign up for Disaster Relief training go to https://csbdr.org/As always, send your questions or stories to podcast@csbc.com and stay on top of all of our CSBC news by subscribing to This Week at CSBC

    39 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Protecting Your Church Before a Crisis Means First Finding Your Bylaws

    Most churches don’t think about their bylaws…until something goes wrong. In this episode, Pete and Sarah sit down with “ordained attorney” and longtime ministry leader Phil Kell to unpack why bylaws, boards, membership records, and minutes are not just “paperwork,” but essential tools for protecting your church, your people, and your Gospel witness. If you’ve ever wondered who really has authority in your church, what your members can (and can’t) vote on, or how dissolution and deed restrictions actually work, this conversation will help you get your house in order before a crisis hits. Related Resources: · Listen to Phil’s earlier GC Collective episode on church legacy planning: https://gccollective.transistor.fm/s1/9 · Read Phil’s “ABC” article on corporate records and compliance: https://csbc.com/resource/keeping-in-compliance-with-corporate-records/ Stay Connected: Subscribe to This Week @ CSBC for updates, resources, and events at https://csbc.com/subscribe/ Email the podcast team with questions or episode ideas at podcast@csbc.com.

    43 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    2025 Annual Meeting Recap (On Location)

    Get ready for a quick listen! Recorded live from the International Family Festival at New Vision Church in Milpitas, this episode shares the energy and encouragement of our CSBC Annual Meeting. Join Sarah, Pete, and Jason as they reflect on key moments, celebrate God’s work across California, and look ahead with unity, both in prayer and on mission. Big thanks to New Vision Church and their volunteers. Save the date for our 2026 meeting: October 20–21 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Highland. -Email us at podcast@csbc.com and be sure to subscribe to This Week @ CSBC for the latest updates, resources, and events.

    19 min

  8. 10/27/2025

    Go and Tell: How Globalization Is Shaping California’s Churches

    In this episode of The GC Collective, Bay Area Send City Missionary James Westbrook joins Sarah Graham and Francis Chung for a thought-provoking conversation on how globalization is transforming the landscape of ministry in California. From the shifting identities of urban and rural churches to the call for pastors to think like missionaries, James challenges leaders to see the Great Commission not as a distant assignment but as a local one. Together, they unpack what it means to engage the harvest in our rapidly changing communities—and why “go and tell” must replace “come and see.”   Don’t forget to subscribe to This Week @ CSBC for more stories and resources that equip you to reach your community. And if you have a question or topic idea for the podcast, email us anytime at podcast@csbc.com

    44 min
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The Great Commission Collective is the California Southern Baptist Convention's podcast featuring Pete Ramirez, Jason Robertson, and Sarah Graham. This every-other-week show provides unique insights into what the CSBC really does, while celebrating some amazing stories of Kingdom work being done by the collective of church leaders here in California!

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  • Creator
    California Southern Baptist Convention
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
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    © 2026 California Southern Baptist Convention