Rev. Chase has served as Intern / Assistant Pastor under Rev. James M. Lawson. He has since served as senior pastor in other United Methodist Churches in Greater Los Angeles over the past 25+ years Thus, he is very familiar with social, cultural, and environmental concerns of the area.
Rev. Chase is well equipped as Minister of Community Outreach with a long history in participation in the Lawson Workshop on Nonviloence and with a strong background of involvement in social and environmental justice in leadership roles in:
SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)
BMCR (Black Methodist for Church Renewal)