Harris Regional Hospital Welcomes Great Commission Coffee to Main Lobby

Harris Regional Hospital is welcoming a new addition to its main lobby with the opening of Great Commission Coffee, a locally owned coffee business with a focus on quality coffee and support for faith-based missions and ministries. The new location provides patients, visitors and hospital employees with convenient access to freshly brewed coffee and specialty beverages while bringing another local business into the hospital.

Great Commission Coffee was founded in 2017 by Thomas Ford, who sought to combine his passion for coffee with his Christian faith and interest in supporting mission work. The business began as a coffee roasting operation intended to help fund Set In Motion, an organization focused on addressing the spiritual and physical needs of individuals in Nicaragua.

In September 2024, local proprietor Darryl Rose and his daughter, Madi, affectionately known as “Mad n Dad,” purchased Great Commission Coffee, continuing the company's faith-based mission while expanding its presence in western North Carolina. Originally operating solely as a coffee roaster, Great Commission Coffee has since grown to include a storefront in Dillsboro and its newest location inside Harris Regional Hospital.

“Our hope with opening inside Harris Regional Hospital is to reach more people in our community and share the love of Christ through something as simple as a cup of coffee,” said Madi Rose, vice president of Great Commission Coffee. “We want this to be more than just a place to grab a drink. We want people to feel welcomed, cared for and encouraged, whether that means sharing a conversation, offering a prayer or simply being a bright spot in someone's day. We're grateful for the opportunity to serve the patients, families and employees who walk through these doors.”

For Darryl and Madi, opening a location within the hospital represents an opportunity to connect with more people, serve their community and further the mission behind their business. According to the owners, Great Commission Coffee directs all profits toward supporting missions and ministries.

The addition of Great Commission Coffee also provides a convenient option for hospital employees, patients and visitors, whether stopping in for a morning coffee before work, taking a break during a busy shift or enjoying a beverage while visiting a loved one.

As a longstanding healthcare provider in western North Carolina, Harris Regional Hospital recognizes the importance of creating a welcoming environment for patients, families and employees. Bringing a locally owned business into the hospital offers an additional amenity while strengthening connections with the surrounding community.

Great Commission Coffee is located inside the main entrance of Harris Regional Hospital and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is available to hospital employees, patients, visitors and community members.

Through partnerships with local businesses like Great Commission Coffee, Harris Regional Hospital continues its commitment to supporting the community it serves while creating a welcoming and convenient experience for those who enter its doors.