The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition?
Hi, Welcome! The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition? Posted by Lisa DeBusk, Chase Oaks Legacy Campus Elementary Pastor, on Mar 21, 2025 The Easter Bunny: What's the History Behind This Tradition? I love traditions. I especially love traditions involving tangible items that are used year after year....
Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition?
Hi, Welcome! Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition? Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Mar 19, 2025 Easter Eggs: What Is the History Behind This Tradition? Have you ever wondered what eggs have to do with Easter? Why do we dye and hunt for Easter eggs...
Why and How To Set Personal Boundaries
Hi, Welcome! Why and How To Set Personal Boundaries Posted by Shanda Gunter, Contributing Writer, on May 28, 2024 Why and How To Set Personal Boundaries If setting boundaries is such a healthy practice, why are they so hard to establish? There are a few reasons. What Is a Boundary?...
College 101: Key Tips To Survive Your First Year
Hi, Welcome! College 101: Key Tips To Survive Your First Year Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Aug 19, 2024 College 101: Key Tips To Survive Your First Year You walked across the high school stage (or football field) feeling limitless. That same feeling returns as you step foot...
Your Life Is Not on Hold
Hi, Welcome! Your Life Is Not on Hold Posted by Kelsey Kruzich, Contributing Writer, on Jan 05, 2021 Your Life Is Not on Hold When I was a kid, I remember asking my mom when I would get married. She told me I would probably find someone to date in...
How Do I Make Friends as an Adult?
Hi, Welcome! How Do I Make Friends as an Adult? Posted by Barbie Millner, Contributing Writer, on Aug 06, 2024 How Do I Make Friends as an Adult? Has anyone else faced an internal panic attack after entering a party or large meeting and having to decide where to sit?...
My Journey with Anxiety and Depression
Hi, Welcome! My Journey with Anxiety and Depression Posted on Oct 07, 2022 My Journey with Anxiety and Depression Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. live with some form of mental health issue. If you are one of those individuals or know an individual that suffers from some...
5 Questions Singles Wish You Wouldn't Ask
Hi, Welcome! 5 Questions Singles Wish You Wouldn't Ask Posted on Feb 11, 2022 5 Questions Singles Wish You Wouldn't Ask Statistically speaking, 100% of us are single or have been at some point in our lives. Regardless of our current relationship status, we all have opportunities to interact with...
Singleness in the Church
Hi, Welcome! Singleness in the Church Posted by Jo, Contributing Writer on Nov 21, 2019 Singleness in the Church Thinking through these past few years of my life, one thing that has always been in my shadow is singleness. In nine short months, I became the only single person in...
Navigating the Holidays as a Single
Hi, Welcome! Navigating the Holidays as a Single Posted by Uche Akwada, Contributing Writer, on Mar 24, 2024 Navigating the Holidays as a Single "I love being single during the holidays!" said nobody, ever. Holiday seasons tend to be a tough and polarizing time for singles who have no family...
Emotional and Mental Health Resources
Hi, Welcome! EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH Resources and Support We want to help you navigate life. Please select a topic of interest. DIY THERAPY TOOLS ASSISTANCE RESOURCES ANXIETY DEPRESSION SPIRITUAL HEALTH Reducing Anxiety Articles, Books, and Sermons Swipe to Discover More How To Cope with Anxiety Anxiety affects millions of...
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Hi, Welcome! How Choosing the Right Relationships Changed My Life Group Guide July 2025 Discussion Questions Choose the questions for your group; no pressure to use all of them. If you could choose someone to be friends with—anyone you want—who would it be? Why is “who you build your life...
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Hi, Welcome! If God Is Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Group Guide May 2025 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Choose the questions for your group; no pressure to use all of them. Ice Breaker – Do you have any fun family sayings? Where did the saying originate? What role do questions and doubts...
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Hi, Welcome! Aren’t All Religions the Same? Group Guide May 2025 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Choose the questions for your group; no pressure to use all of them. What do you typically do after attending a church service, whether in-person or online? Do you have a tradition or routine? From the perspective...
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Hi, Welcome! What Did Jesus Say About the Holy Spirit? Group Guide April 2025 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Choose the questions for your group; no pressure to use all of them. Easter is coming up on April 20. What do you typically do to celebrate Easter, and what are your plans for...
Chase Oaks Church
Hi, Welcome! We’re Live! Watch Now Times & Locations Times & Locations New Here? New Here? Welcome to Chase Oaks At Chase Oaks, we’re just a bunch of real people with messy lives and different stories who are loved by God. Whatever your background or story, whether you believe or...
Groups
Hi, Welcome! We all want to connect with others who encourage and empower us to be our best selves. Groups allow us to do that as we enjoy life and grow together. Visit a group today, and take a step toward experiencing the community you’ve been looking for. FIND A...
Baptism
Hi, Welcome! Chase Oaks September 12/14, 2025 Interested in getting baptized? Sign up! I'm Interested in Baptism Baptism is a visible expression of a person’s decision to identify with and follow Jesus Christ. Baptism doesn’t begin our relationship with God; that relationship is restored through faith in Christ alone (...
Legacy Campus
Hi, Welcome! LEGACY CAMPUS Locations Campus Information Service Times Friday: 7:00 PM Saturday: Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Campus Address 281 Legacy Dr., Plano, TX 75023 Phone Number (972) 783-8800 Email cramirez@chaseoaks.org 281 Legacy Dr., Plano, TX 75023 Directions MEETING TIMES Swipe to Discover More WORSHIP SERVICES FRIDAY, 7...
Terms of Use
Hi, Welcome! Terms of Use Last Updated: February 25, 2025 These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are our terms of service that govern our relationship between you (the “Users”) and us (“Chase Oaks Church”) concerning the Chase Oaks Church website (the “Website”) and app (the “Application”). By using or accessing this...
Rebranding Christianity
Hi, Welcome! Christianity in America is at an inflection point. In the US, the Christian brand is losing relevance and influence. A key reason is that Christians, who represent the brand to the world, fail to display what Jesus wants us to be known for: radical love . The next...
Rock the Season
Hi, Welcome! During this holiday season, there are lots of ways you can make an outsized impact in your community . Below, choose an idea for each area (“ Donate ,” " Serve ,” and “ Invite ”) as a reminder of your commitment to start a ripple effect. Gifts...
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Hi, Welcome! How to Share Your Story Group Guide November 2024 Special Instructions We have a unique opportunity to put this week’s message into practice in a deep and powerful way. Some of us may not think that our story is a great one. But when God changes a life,...
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Hi, Welcome! The Mission of the Church Group Guide November 2024 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How did you get connected to Chase Oaks, and what was your experience like when you first visited? When you think about the concept of a "ripple effect," what comes to mind? Have you seen examples in...
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Hi, Welcome! What Jesus Said About Lust Group Guide October 2024 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Before diving into this week’s topic, October-18-20 is our All-Call Baptism weekend. Jeff will speak on the meaning of baptism, share the gospel, and invite people to get baptized RIGHT THEN AND THERE. With that in mind,...
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Hi, Welcome! The Most Misunderstood Saying of Jesus October 2024 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Before diving into this week’s topic, October-18-20 is our All-Call Baptism. Jeff will speak on the meaning of baptism, share the gospel, and invite people to get baptized RIGHT THEN AND THERE. With that in mind, have you...
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Hi, Welcome! What Jesus Said About Judging Others Group Guide September 2024 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Last week, we talked about “Jesus and Politics.” Did you have an opportunity last week to think or talk about politics in a way that aligns with what we studied? If so, how did it go?...
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Hi, Welcome! Jesus + Politics Group Guide September 2024 Each group guide has a “Put It into Practice” section to consider and do in between meetings. Last week, we talked about church as family and shared seven suggestions for how to grow as a church family: Celebration, Bearing Burdens, Confession...
Community Murals
Hi, Welcome! COMMUNITY MURALS Why Murals? Public art has the power to not only beautify a community but also to tell great stories and celebrate things that are worth celebrating. Done well, public art can help ensure that everyone within a community feels like they belong. It can nurture a...
Celebrating 40 Years of Impact
Hi, Welcome! Celebrating 40 Years of Impact Posted on Dec 01, 2021 Celebrating 40 Years of Impact In honor of the 40th anniversary of Chase Oaks Church’s founding, we asked our local campus pastors to share about their own histories with Chase Oaks. Read more about their history and what...
Is It Ok To Have Holiday Boundaries with My Family?
Hi, Welcome! Is It Ok To Have Holiday Boundaries with My Family? Posted by Crystal Johnson, Chase Oaks College Resident, on Dec 12, 2022 Is It Ok To Have Holiday Boundaries with My Family? Family can make the holidays really stressful. Especially when you’re a young adult. You may just...
Respite Nights Make a Difference
Hi, Welcome! Respite Nights Make a Difference Posted on Jul 28, 2022 Respite Nights Make a Difference Not everyone thinks of Monday as a day of rest and refreshment. But because of the Local Good Center's Advocacy Program, several foster care/adoption families have been able to do just that. This...
The Value of "La Familia" at Chase Oaks En Español
Hi, Welcome! The Value of "La Familia" at Chase Oaks En Español Posted by David Harms and Rodrigo Hurtado, En Español Campus Pastor and Program Director, on Oct 04, 2021 The Value of "La Familia" at Chase Oaks En Español For over eight years, Chase Oaks En Español has provided...
How Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Hi, Welcome! How Gratitude Can Change Your Life Posted by Tsedey Tadesse, Contributing Writer, on Nov 01, 2018 How Gratitude Can Change Your Life What Is Gratitude? “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.” — Psalm 136:1 At first glance, we may think we have to give thanks...
Lift Your Spirit While Lifting Someone’s Skills
Hi, Welcome! Lift Your Spirit While Lifting Someone’s Skills Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Mar 01, 2019 Lift Your Spirit While Lifting Someone’s Skills There is a simple way to increase your happiness and fulfillment and improve a person’s skills at the same time. I want to share...
Me? Needy?
Hi, Welcome! Me? Needy? Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Feb 19, 2019 Me? Needy? The last thing we want someone to say about us is that we are “super needy.” We want to be independent, self-sufficient, strong individuals. The idea of needing people and having to depend on...
Take the Mystery Out of Mentoring
Hi, Welcome! Take the Mystery Out of Mentoring Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Feb 01, 2019 Take the Mystery Out of Mentoring One of the leadership principles we often hear is “Every leader needs to invest in (mentor) a potential leader and every leader needs someone investing in...
The Hardest People to Lead
Hi, Welcome! The Hardest People to Lead Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Jan 15, 2019 The Hardest People to Lead Some people are hard to lead. When I started my first official job on a church staff, I inherited a team of people who had a true passion...
5 Things Great Leaders Do
Hi, Welcome! 5 Things Great Leaders Do Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Dec 15, 2018 5 Things Great Leaders Do It is extremely fulfilling to work with a good leader, and it is draining to work with a poor one. So, what is that great leaders do that...
Why a Blog on Leadership?
Hi, Welcome! Why a Blog on Leadership? Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Nov 15, 2018 Why a Blog on Leadership? Leaders are instrumental in changing the world. This is why I have a passion to focus most of my time and energy on developing, launching, and supporting leaders....
Five Ways to Support Teachers
Hi, Welcome! Five Ways to Support Teachers Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Copy Editor, on Jul 19, 2018 Five Ways to Support Teachers In a study, the U.S. Department of Education found nearly 50% of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years, and only 44% of teachers are...
How to Be an Advocate in Our Community
Hi, Welcome! How to Be an Advocate in Our Community Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on May 30, 2018 How to Be an Advocate in Our Community What is an advocate? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary , an advocate is “ one who supports or promotes the interests of...
Burnout: 13 Symptoms and Solutions
Hi, Welcome! Burnout: 13 Symptoms and Solutions Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on May 29, 2024 Burnout: 13 Symptoms and Solutions A few years ago, I learned about the term quiet quitting . It describes a worker’s mindset when they’ve lost their passion, drive, and commitment...
Dining with Dignity at McKinney's Community Garden Kitchen
Hi, Welcome! Dining with Dignity at McKinney's Community Garden Kitchen Posted by Joe Munoz, Contributing Writer, on Apr 12, 2024 Dining with Dignity at McKinney's Community Garden Kitchen “Welcome to Community Garden Kitchen. How many in your party?” the hostess with bright eyes and a big smile asked the young...
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Hi, Welcome! The Super Mario Bros. Group Guide June 2024 Discussion Guide Jeff said that we all have a little “Mario” and a little “Luigi” in us: Mario is an optimistic risk taker, and Luigi is a more anxious, risk-averse personality. In what areas of your life do you lean...
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Hi, Welcome! Adjust and Innovate May 2020 Discuss Together We are all creatures of habit in some way. Is there an area where this shows up in a specific way in your life? Is it sitting in the same seat, eating at a particular restaurant, watching a show, or something...
Five Easy Thanksgiving Traditions You Can Start Today
Hi, Welcome! Five Easy Thanksgiving Traditions You Can Start Today Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Nov 24, 2020 Five Easy Thanksgiving Traditions You Can Start Today Many of us can describe Thanksgiving in three words: family, football, and food. Thanksgiving is also a time for us to reflect...
Five Thanksgiving Traditions to Start with Your Family Today
Hi, Welcome! Five Thanksgiving Traditions to Start with Your Family Today Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Copy Editor, on Nov 19, 2017 Five Thanksgiving Traditions to Start with Your Family Today Many of us can describe Thanksgiving in three words: family, football, and food. Thanksgiving is also a time for us...
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Hi, Welcome! Saint Patrick Group Guide March 2024 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! What do you typically do to celebrate this holiday? Here’s a list of 17 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions…any of them sound interesting to you? St. Patrick's Day Traditions #11 on that list is “Church services honoring St. Patrick”,...
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Hi, Welcome! Holy Discontent Group Guide February 2024 What’s a bigger occasion for you: the Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day? Why? What’s a word or two that describes your last few weeks? We are about to dive into the Book of Nehemiah. Read the following historical context and picture it...
How Our Community United to Tackle Food Insecurity During a Pandemic
Hi, Welcome! How Our Community United to Tackle Food Insecurity During a Pandemic Posted by John Stanley, External Ministries Pastor, on May 31, 2020 How Our Community United to Tackle Food Insecurity During a Pandemic We’re in the midst of a crisis! I know that’s not really breaking news to...
I Am Who I Am: God's Most Important Name
Hi, Welcome! I Am Who I Am: God's Most Important Name Posted by Jeff Jones, Chase Oaks Senior Pastor, on Sep 30, 2022 I Am Who I Am: God's Most Important Name Names are significant. It’s always a big deal when someone knows your name, which is why we all...
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Hi, Welcome! There for Good Group Guide March 2023 Discuss Together On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your awareness about world events and global issues? Has a past trip, experience, or relationship helped expand your global awareness? How and in what way? Read Genesis 12:1-3...
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Hi, Welcome! My Stupid Mouth July 2022 Discuss Together Eric shared about getting stung by a wasp. Do you have a story of getting stung or bitten in the wild? Share with the group. Read Proverbs 12:18 , 16:24 , and 18:21 . How have you experienced the power of...
Enjoying Your Summer Vacation With (Not From) God
Hi, Welcome! Enjoying Your Summer Vacation With (Not From) God Posted by Uche Akwada, Contributing Writer, on Jun 18, 2023 Enjoying Your Summer Vacation With (Not From) God Summer is upon us… and it’s got all the makings for some memorable family vacations, epic girls’ trips and well-deserved couples’ getaways....
Messages
Hi, Welcome! We’re Live! Watch Now Latest Message Why Walking Away from Temptation Was Totally Worth It July 13, 2025 · Eric Torrence · Series: No Regrets Message Only Message + Music Browse Our Messages - Series - No Regrets At the Movies 2025 The Reddit Hole Easter at Chase...
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Hi, Welcome! Latest Message Why Walking Away from Temptation Was Totally Worth It July 13, 2025 · Eric Torrence · Series: No Regrets Message Only Message + Music Browse Our Full Services - Series - No Regrets At the Movies 2025 The Reddit Hole Easter at Chase Oaks 2025 The...
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Hi, Welcome! Let's Talk About Sex September 2018 Start Up We know what you’re thinking: “We have to talk about what ?” As we close out our Wayfinder series, we are going to talk about what is maybe the most awkward conversation to have about relationships—God’s design for sex. But...
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Hi, Welcome! The Gift: Singleness and Marriage August 2018 Start Up The Bible describes singleness and marriage as gifts, which they are, but sometimes, they are gifts we would rather take back. Whichever status is ours, each one has ups and downs, good and bad, benefits and struggles. The trick...
Transforming Grace
Hi, Welcome! November 29, 2020 • Cindy Park, Guest Speaker Transforming Grace Ever received a gift that you couldn’t wait to give away? Sharing what you’ve been given can become a pathway to the kind of life we were meant to experience. Join us this weekend as we explore the...