Finding Our Calling and Purpose
Hi, Welcome! Finding Our Calling and Purpose Posted by Ed Hager, Contributing Writer, on Sep 01, 2021 Finding Our Calling and Purpose Oftentimes, we hear the words calling and purpose in church, but we do not always understand what they mean. How can we discover our calling and purpose ?...
Growing in Service
Hi, Welcome! Growing in Service Posted by Janice Robb, Contributing Writer, on Sep 13, 2017 Growing in Service Each of us has gifts, and as good stewards of those gifts, we serve others. To help us be good stewards, Chase Oaks Church provides a variety of opportunities to meet individual...
I Am Asian-American
Hi, Welcome! I Am Asian-American Posted by Stanley Wang, Contributing Writer on Mar 24, 2021 I Am Asian-American As I’ve tried to gather my thoughts and feelings over the horrific events of last week, I keep coming back to this basic, unchangeable reality. I am Asian-American. As with so many...
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...
Seven Valentine’s Day Events in Our Community
Hi, Welcome! Seven Valentine’s Day Events in Our Community Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Feb 06, 2020 Seven Valentine’s Day Events in Our Community Valentine’s Day is sometimes referred to as “Singles Awareness Day.” But it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are married, divorced, dating, or single,...
Happy Double Anniversary!
Hi, Welcome! Happy Double Anniversary! Posted by Marjorie Chang, Copy Editor, on Sep 23, 2020 Happy Double Anniversary! This season, Chase Oaks is celebrating the anniversary of two unique campuses: En Español Campus , and Richardson Campus . En Español launched its first Spanish-speaking services seven years ago, and Richardson...
Burt Moncrief: A Volunteer Who "Excels" at Serving Others
Hi, Welcome! Burt Moncrief: A Volunteer Who "Excels" at Serving Others Posted on Apr 19, 2023 Burt Moncrief: A Volunteer Who "Excels" at Serving Others “We Excel at this!” (Burt Moncrief, volunteer Excel class teacher) On any given day, Burt Moncrief is hard at work on behalf of others, dedicating...
How Shoes Taught Me About Gratitude
Hi, Welcome! How Shoes Taught Me About Gratitude Posted by Greg Hendrix, Contributing Writer, on Aug 25, 2022 How Shoes Taught Me About Gratitude Local Good Center Volunteer Greg Hendrix reflects on saying “yes” to a serving opportunity which helped remind of how much more is gained than given. “If...
How To Survive a High School Lock-In
Hi, Welcome! How To Survive a High School Lock-In Posted by Sam, Contributing Writer, on Aug 03, 2022 How To Survive a High School Lock-In I went to a high school lock-in with the church recently. You know, a lock-in, an event where you’re locked in overnight in a place...
On Assignment: Meet High Schooler Callie L.
Hi, Welcome! On Assignment: Meet High Schooler Callie L. Posted on Apr 27, 2022 On Assignment: Meet High Schooler Callie L. High school student Callie L. proves that you can do good and make a real difference, no matter what your age and stage in life. By completing a very...
Four "Party People" Making a Difference
Hi, Welcome! Four "Party People" Making a Difference Posted on Apr 19, 2022 Four "Party People" Making a Difference Party People are easy to spot—they’re the ones who bring the fun wherever they go. The ones who work tirelessly to serve others and do so with dedication, energy, and joy....
Making a Difference With AIDS Services of Dallas
Hi, Welcome! Making a Difference With AIDS Services of Dallas Posted on Jan 14, 2022 Making a Difference With AIDS Services of Dallas A stack of gifts cards for those who often feel forgotten or invisible in their struggles. A simple, homemade taco meal, enthusiastically prepared by a group of...
Trusted World: Helping People Who Help People
Hi, Welcome! Trusted World: Helping People Who Help People Posted by Vince Ellwood, Contributing Writer, on Mar 02, 2021 Trusted World: Helping People Who Help People Trusted World quietly serves the people and organizations who provide services on someone else’s behalf. They are a behind-the-scenes provider to providers, committed to...
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...
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...
Why Singleness Is Not a Cliche
Hi, Welcome! Why Singleness Is Not a Cliche Posted by Natalie Mitchell, Student Ministry Pastor Team Lead, on Aug 22, 2018 Why Singleness Is Not a Cliche I’m a single female in my late 20s. Since I have never been married, I have heard a lot of clichés in my...
God Is Close to the Brokenhearted
Hi, Welcome! God Is Close to the Brokenhearted Posted by Jeff Jones, Chase Oaks Lead Pastor, on May 13, 2023 God Is Close to the Brokenhearted Our community is different today than it was a week ago. On Saturday, May 6, there was a mass shooting in Allen about 3...
Hope Fuels Endurance
Hi, Welcome! Hope Fuels Endurance Posted by Katy Bailey, Sloan Creek Next Gen Pastor, on Mar 27, 2022 Hope Fuels Endurance Hope fuels endurance. Anyone out there a marathon runner? I’m not. I do run. Ehm. Well, I trot. I’ve even run races every now and then and at the...
Thanksgiving Through the Psalms
Hi, Welcome! Thanksgiving Through the Psalms Posted by Susan Harms, Contributing Writer, on Nov 19, 2021 Thanksgiving Through the Psalms My sister Lin endured eight painful years of infertility before giving birth to her oldest son (who was followed by triplets two years later). I asked her once about her...
(Not) Strong Enough
Hi, Welcome! (Not) Strong Enough Posted by Stacey Worthington, Contributing Writer, on Mar 16, 2021 (Not) Strong Enough “You must be so strong to handle this.” I nearly spewed coffee all over my well-meaning friend. Little did she know I was barely brushing my teeth and getting dressed each morning....
Wisdom in Crisis From Dr. Henry Cloud
Hi, Welcome! Wisdom in Crisis From Dr. Henry Cloud Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Mar 26, 2020 Wisdom in Crisis From Dr. Henry Cloud Here we are on March 26, 2020, and we are in the middle of a pandemic. The news, guidance, and restrictions seem to change...
Women's History Month: Women of Influence, Part 2
Hi, Welcome! Women's History Month: Women of Influence, Part 2 Posted on Mar 30, 2021 Women's History Month: Women of Influence, Part 2 In the second part of our two-part series in celebration of Women’s History Month, female Chase Oaks staff share their views on the changing roles and influence...
Women's History Month: Women of Influence
Hi, Welcome! Women's History Month: Women of Influence Posted by Chase Oaks Writing Team on Mar 10, 2021 Women's History Month: Women of Influence Countless women, past and present, have shaped the world in which we live. In this, the first part of a two-part series celebrating women during Women's...
Behind the Chase Oaks Worship Song "More of You (Más De Ti)"
Hi, Welcome! Behind the Chase Oaks Worship Song "More of You (Más De Ti)" Posted by Chris Opie, Chase Oaks Worship Development Coach, on Dec 11, 2022 Behind the Chase Oaks Worship Song "More of You (Más De Ti)" What do you get when you have a Mexican, an American,...
Behind the Song: "All of My Heart"
Hi, Welcome! Behind the Song: "All of My Heart" Posted by Chris Opie, Chase Oaks Worship Development Coach, on Aug 10, 2022 Behind the Song: "All of My Heart" Get ready! On August 12, Chase Oaks Worship will release their new original song, “All of My Heart.” Below, Chris Opie,...
Behind the Scenes with Chase Oaks Worship
Hi, Welcome! Behind the Scenes with Chase Oaks Worship Posted on May 15, 2022 Behind the Scenes with Chase Oaks Worship We see the Chase Oaks Worship Team members up front every week, using their gifts to help lead others into a deeper experience of God through music. But how...
Backstage with the Chase Oaks Worship Team
Hi, Welcome! Backstage with the Chase Oaks Worship Team Posted by Chase Oaks Worship Team on Oct 15, 2021 Backstage with the Chase Oaks Worship Team We see the Chase Oaks Worship Team members on stage every week, using their gifts to help lead others into a deeper experience of...
Easter
Hi, Welcome! Service Times Easter services in Plano Fairview Sachse 中文 Español When God looks at you, what does he see? We’d love for you to celebrate Easter at one of our 15 services at any of our North Dallas locations. You’ll experience a welcoming...
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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...
3 Ways To Learn and Celebrate Black History All Year Long
Hi, Welcome! 3 Ways To Learn and Celebrate Black History All Year Long Posted by Erica Wright, Contributing Writer, on Feb 21, 2023 3 Ways To Learn and Celebrate Black History All Year Long February is Black History Month. But why is it important to keep learning about and celebrating...
Resurrection Eggs: An Easter Advent Activity
Hi, Welcome! Resurrection Eggs: An Easter Advent Activity Posted by Ashley Khastehdel, Sloan Creek Adult Ministry Pastor, on Mar 25, 2020 Resurrection Eggs: An Easter Advent Activity Oftentimes, when we think of advent, we think of Christmas. But Easter also has an advent season. Easter Advent is during Lent —a...
7 Ways the Armor of God Can Protect Your Children Right Now
Hi, Welcome! 7 Ways the Armor of God Can Protect Your Children Right Now Posted by Amber Coughlin, KidzKlub Director, on Apr 16, 2020 7 Ways the Armor of God Can Protect Your Children Right Now During these uncertain times, we believe that if our children aren’t being prepared, then...
Three Easter Traditions to Do With Your Family at Home
Hi, Welcome! Three Easter Traditions to Do With Your Family at Home Posted by Maggie Coffey, Contributing Writer, on Mar 31, 2020 Three Easter Traditions to Do With Your Family at Home Easter is coming! Are you ready to add to your families’ Easter traditions? Our residents have shared with...
Next Gen Summer Camps 2020 at Chase Oaks Church
Hi, Welcome! Next Gen Summer Camps 2020 at Chase Oaks Church Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Feb 16, 2020 Next Gen Summer Camps 2020 at Chase Oaks Church For parents, one of the hardest things to compete with is technology. Our children and teens are spending more and...
Three Common Questions About Christmas
Hi, Welcome! Three Common Questions About Christmas Posted by Eric Torrence, Communications Pastor, on Dec 08, 2022 Three Common Questions About Christmas If you have a young child in your life, you know they all possess a particular gift: asking questions. And, if you’re an adult like me, this makes...
Partner Team Spreads Christmas Cheer
Hi, Welcome! Partner Team Spreads Christmas Cheer Posted by Wally and Martha Helton, Contributing Writers, on Dec 16, 2020 Partner Team Spreads Christmas Cheer Last week, all 76 residents of The Park Nursing Home received gift bags from our Partner Team containing snuggly blankets, stuffed animals, and beautiful handmade Christmas...
Community Mural Brings Wonder and Joy to the Sachse Area
Hi, Welcome! Community Mural Brings Wonder and Joy to the Sachse Area Posted by Greg Holmes, Pastor of Arts and Cultural Engagement, on Sep 18, 2023 Community Mural Brings Wonder and Joy to the Sachse Area A vibrant new mural has been completed at the Chase Oaks Woodbridge Campus. Learn...
Community Mural Celebrates the Children of Fairview, Allen, and McKinney
Hi, Welcome! Community Mural Celebrates the Children of Fairview, Allen, and McKinney Posted by Greg Holmes, Pastor of Arts and Cultural Engagement on Jun 30, 2023 Community Mural Celebrates the Children of Fairview, Allen, and McKinney Artists' Statement "As we considered the communities that Chase Oaks’ Sloan Creek Campus serves...
Community Mural Celebrates the Beauty of Diversity in the City of Plano
Hi, Welcome! Community Mural Celebrates the Beauty of Diversity in the City of Plano Posted by Greg Holmes, Chase Oaks Arts/Cultural Engagement Pastor on May 11, 2023 Community Mural Celebrates the Beauty of Diversity in the City of Plano A large, public-facing mural was just installed at our Legacy Campus....
How Can Christians Better Love the LGBT+ Community?
Hi, Welcome! How Can Christians Better Love the LGBT+ Community? Posted on Jun 30, 2022 How Can Christians Better Love the LGBT+ Community? What does it look like for Christians and the church to love the LGBTQ community like Jesus does? Or to just do better caring for our family,...
#LoveDoesTheUnexpected Opportunity Fund Supports Panther Pride
Hi, Welcome! #LoveDoesTheUnexpected Opportunity Fund Supports Panther Pride Posted by Greg Holmes, Communications Pastor, on Feb 18, 2020 #LoveDoesTheUnexpected Opportunity Fund Supports Panther Pride Last fall, Chase Oaks Church challenged everyone to think big about creative ways to show others how #LoveDoesTheUnexpected . After receiving some incredible ideas of how...
Choosing Your Friends Wisely
Hi, Welcome! Choosing Your Friends Wisely Posted by Maggie Coffey, Communications Resident, on Feb 11, 2020 Choosing Your Friends Wisely Friends are easily one of the most important relationships in our lives! We grow up recognizing that we need people around us to have fun with, encourage us, and to...
The Importance of Having a Mentor
Hi, Welcome! The Importance of Having a Mentor Posted by Maggie Coffey, Contributing Writer, on Sep 20, 2019 The Importance of Having a Mentor When going through life, we need people to stand next to us through the thick and thin. I’m not talking about our friends, our family, or...
Three New Year's Resolutions That Will Change Your Life
Hi, Welcome! Three New Year's Resolutions That Will Change Your Life Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Copy Editor, on Dec 31, 2017 Three New Year's Resolutions That Will Change Your Life Oftentimes, when we hear the phrase, “New Year, New You,” we begin thinking of what type of New Year’s resolutions...
Leadership Is Hard
Hi, Welcome! Leadership Is Hard Posted by Jeff Jones, Senior Pastor, on Jul 16, 2021 Leadership Is Hard Leadership is not for sissies. The task of a leader is to help people or organizations move from where they are to the better place they need to be. In Christian leadership,...
Chase Oaks En Español—Where We Belong
Hi, Welcome! Chase Oaks En Español—Where We Belong Posted by Susana Serralde, Contributing Writer, on Jul 12, 2017 Chase Oaks En Español—Where We Belong It’s interesting that God would have me write this now. My nest has just become half-empty. I have to trust God will take care of my...
Satisfied?
Hi, Welcome! Satisfied? Posted by Katy Bailey, Sloan Creek Next Gen Pastor, on Nov 13, 2023 Satisfied? I have friends who already have their Christmas lights up…in November! The moment they put away their Halloween décor, away they went and found the Christmas lights! Between rumors of toy shortages and...
How To Not Waste Your Weekend
Hi, Welcome! How To Not Waste Your Weekend Posted by Crystal Epperson, Chase Oaks 20s-30s Resident, on Jul 23, 2023 How To Not Waste Your Weekend Ever dread going to work on Monday morning because you’re so exhausted from your weekend activities? Or start the work week in small talk...
Into the Light: Jialin's Story
Hi, Welcome! Into the Light: Jialin's Story Posted on Aug 13, 2022 Into the Light: Jialin's Story My name is Zhang Jialin. I was born and raised in Dalian, Liaoning Province in China. I came to the United States six years ago to study at college and graduate school in...
Using Letters to Spread Hope During a Pandemic
Hi, Welcome! Using Letters to Spread Hope During a Pandemic Posted by Kelsey Kruzich, Communications Admin, on May 12, 2020 Using Letters to Spread Hope During a Pandemic When COVID-19 began to spread in the United States, Brynn Goldsmith knew she wanted to help in some way, but she was...
A Leadership Choice: Connection or Isolation
Hi, Welcome! A Leadership Choice: Connection or Isolation Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on Jan 31, 2022 A Leadership Choice: Connection or Isolation You have likely heard me say this or write this before: “We are made for connection.” In other words, we are wired for...
Meet En Español Campus Pastor Hiram Vega
Hi, Welcome! Meet En Español Campus Pastor Hiram Vega Posted on Jan 28, 2022 Meet En Español Campus Pastor Hiram Vega En Español Campus Pastor Hiram Vega is a familiar face to many at Chase Oaks. He has served in multiple roles at En Español for the past five years—and...
A Challenge I Didn’t See Coming
Hi, Welcome! A Challenge I Didn’t See Coming Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Jan 19, 2022 A Challenge I Didn’t See Coming We don’t always see what is coming our way, both in life and in leadership. Last month, I laid out an entire blog topic calendar for...
My Favorite Books? I Am Glad You Asked.
Hi, Welcome! My Favorite Books? I Am Glad You Asked. Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Jan 20, 2021 My Favorite Books? I Am Glad You Asked. Periodically, someone will ask what books have shaped my thinking and impacted me greatly. Books have unlocked key concepts for me in...
8 Things I Am Doing During the Coronavirus Season
Hi, Welcome! 8 Things I Am Doing During the Coronavirus Season Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Mar 17, 2020 8 Things I Am Doing During the Coronavirus Season As we navigate the cultural adjustments going on right now, I wanted to share some things that are helping me...
Five Foolish Things Leaders Do
Hi, Welcome! Five Foolish Things Leaders Do Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Apr 01, 2019 Five Foolish Things Leaders Do It is April first, and no one has fooled me yet, and I stress the word “yet.” I love practical jokes and have had the privilege of executing...
Cultivating Your Unique Purpose
Hi, Welcome! Cultivating Your Unique Purpose Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Mar 19, 2019 Cultivating Your Unique Purpose I wish I were paid by the number of conversations I have with people about discovering their unique purposes. When we read the Bible or look at major events in...