How Leaders Can Develop Good Judgment
Hi, Welcome! How Leaders Can Develop Good Judgment Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on Jun 16, 2022 How Leaders Can Develop Good Judgment I often speak of five elements, or tools, of leadership: character, self-leadership, drive, judgment, and influence. Good judgment is built on character, self-leadership,...
Standing Together on Our Knees for Racial Equality and Justice
Hi, Welcome! Standing Together on Our Knees for Racial Equality and Justice Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jun 09, 2020 Standing Together on Our Knees for Racial Equality and Justice Last week, thousands united to pray on the steps of the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, TX. Standing...
How To Set Goals for the New Year
Hi, Welcome! How To Set Goals for the New Year Posted by Jeree Brunson, Contributing Writer, on Dec 27, 2022 How To Set Goals for the New Year Who’s ready for a fresh start after this past year? With the end of the holiday season and a new year upon...
Good Food and Beyond: Exploring Asian/Pacific American Culture
Hi, Welcome! Good Food and Beyond: Exploring Asian/Pacific American Culture Posted on May 24, 2022 Good Food and Beyond: Exploring Asian/Pacific American Culture In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, several Chase Oaks staff and elders share about the history and culture that has shaped their experiences as Asian...
Learning to Forgive
Hi, Welcome! Learning to Forgive Posted by Rebecca Yauger, Contributing Writer, on Jun 06, 2021 Learning to Forgive My brother wasn’t there. I couldn’t believe it. Mom had a stroke and my brother didn’t show up to be with her or my father. Growing up, my brother and I were...
Steps to Employment - A Local Good Center Success Story
Hi, Welcome! Steps to Employment - A Local Good Center Success Story Posted by Maya Quinn, Job Readiness Director, on Feb 17, 2022 Steps to Employment - A Local Good Center Success Story Meet Magy: a wonderfully charismatic, vivacious, bilingual mother of one who has a big heart for people....
Three Ways for Women to Connect at Chase Oaks
Hi, Welcome! Three Ways for Women to Connect at Chase Oaks Posted by Lori Eubanks, Central Women's Groups Pastor, on Feb 09, 2020 Three Ways for Women to Connect at Chase Oaks Women are busy. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you are in. And chances are you probably...
3 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Going Back to School
Hi, Welcome! 3 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Going Back to School Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Elementary Assistant Director, on Jul 30, 2020 3 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Going Back to School Stella, my 3-year-old, knows people wear masks because we must all be “sneaky...
8 Practical Tips for Learning at Home
Hi, Welcome! 8 Practical Tips for Learning at Home Posted by Eva Truong and Melanie Hebert, Contributing Writers, on Apr 17, 2020 8 Practical Tips for Learning at Home In this season, you may be asked to step in as a "sub" for your child(ren). This is hard work, and...
3 Easy and Fun Preschool Bible Crafts for This Season
Hi, Welcome! 3 Easy and Fun Preschool Bible Crafts for This Season Posted by Megan Middlebrooks, KidzKlub Cooordinator, on Apr 02, 2020 3 Easy and Fun Preschool Bible Crafts for This Season As parents and children are forced into shelter-in-home orders, we know how hard it is keep things fun...
ToyZone and Gifts for Moms Brighten The Holiday
Hi, Welcome! ToyZone and Gifts for Moms Brighten The Holiday Posted by Simret Ingram and Tracy Parlin, Contributing Writers, on Dec 22, 2020 ToyZone and Gifts for Moms Brighten The Holiday Last week, Gabriela Marquez, a young mom of two children, walked into ToyZone. As her eyes fell on racks...
Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020
Hi, Welcome! Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020 Posted by Cindy Parker, Contributing Writer, on Dec 02, 2020 Seven Family-Friendly Christmas Events for 2020 I can’t believe it’s time to consider holidays but yet, here we are. This entire year seems to be a blur! Everyone has had to think...
Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children
Hi, Welcome! Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children Posted by Jeree Brunson, Contributing Writer, on Sep 17, 2019 Three Tips for Creating Positive Connections With Adult Children When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I remember many well-meaning people telling me two things: You have 18...
A Recipe for Personal Growth and Change
Hi, Welcome! A Recipe for Personal Growth and Change Posted by Jack Warren, Chase Oaks Chief of Staff, on Apr 30, 2023 A Recipe for Personal Growth and Change Do you like everything about yourself? Have you outgrown any need (or desire) to improve or change? You could be flawless…...
Meet the Local Good Center's Maya Quinn and Emily Ussery
Hi, Welcome! Meet the Local Good Center's Maya Quinn and Emily Ussery Posted on Oct 29, 2021 Meet the Local Good Center's Maya Quinn and Emily Ussery The Local Good Center aims to create lasting good within our community by providing access and empowerment to those in need. Its various...
Meet the Local Good Center Staff
Hi, Welcome! Meet the Local Good Center Staff Posted on May 15, 2021 Meet the Local Good Center Staff The Local Good Center aims to create good within our community by offering life-changing educational programs and additional services in health and wellness, advocacy, and job placement. Its roots trace back...
The Next Few Months for Your Group
Hi, Welcome! The Next Few Months for Your Group Posted by Eric Torrence, Central Groups Pastor, on May 15, 2020 The Next Few Months for Your Group Now that restrictions are starting to ease in Texas, every business, industry, organization, and type of gathering is grappling with what the road...
5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change
Hi, Welcome! 5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Dec 10, 2019 5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change The last two years have been two of the most stretching, challenging, and growth producing years of my life. My approach to living had to change....
7 Questions for Wise Investing
Hi, Welcome! 7 Questions for Wise Investing Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Aug 22, 2019 7 Questions for Wise Investing An Investment Crisis Just so I don’t mislead you, I want to help us invest in people, not the stock market. Yesterday, the stock market dropped 3%, dropping...
Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids
Hi, Welcome! Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids Posted by Lori Eubanks, Central Women's Groups Pastor, on Jun 20, 2021 Three Ways to Build a Firm Foundation for Your Kids My husband, Tom, and I have had the privilege of raising three amazing daughters. We started...
Parenting for Success: Paving the Way for Our Children
Hi, Welcome! Parenting for Success: Paving the Way for Our Children Posted by Tom Eubanks, Contributing Writer, on Sep 28, 2018 Parenting for Success: Paving the Way for Our Children Parenting. It strikes fear in the hearts of some, joy in others. Everyone has heard the old saying, “ There are...
Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle
Hi, Welcome! Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Oct 16, 2018 Ten Life Hacks for a Healthy Lifestyle Most of us want to live a healthy lifestyle. But when we think about what a healthy lifestyle means, we think it takes too...
New at Chase Oaks? Start Here.
Hi, Welcome! WHO WE ARE Chase Oaks is here to inspire people to follow Jesus and together change our world for good. We believe faith is a journey, and each of us has steps to take. None of us has it all figured out—but no matter what, God loves us...
Get Ready for Summer Jam 2023!
Hi, Welcome! June 10-13, 2024 Let's dive into an amazing undersea adventure with Summer Jam in 2024! Let's have a whale of a good time! At Summer Jam, kids plunge into an undersea world brimming with colorful coral, flashy fish and abundant life. Immersed in oceans of fun, kids discover...
Is it Really Necessary for Leaders to Process Pain?
Hi, Welcome! Is it Really Necessary for Leaders to Process Pain? Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Feb 06, 2019 Is it Really Necessary for Leaders to Process Pain? I had read books about soul care, emotional healing, and counseling. I had heard stories of people going through counseling,...
6 Practices for Leading a Team
Hi, Welcome! 6 Practices for Leading a Team Posted by Jack Warren, Executive Pastor, on Jan 01, 2019 6 Practices for Leading a Team Marcus Buckingham says that there is a big difference between leading and managing. I agree 100%. The best organizational leaders communicate hope through vision. The best...
Four Fun Fall Crafts for Your Family
Hi, Welcome! Four Fun Fall Crafts for Your Family Posted by Audrey Weimer, Contributing Writer, on Oct 22, 2021 Four Fun Fall Crafts for Your Family Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s a much-needed break from the Texas heat and a good time to kick off holiday crafts....
Look Back. Lean Forward. (Sermon Series)
Proverbs: Word for the Wise (Sermon Series)
Good Conflict (Sermon Messages)
Work for Resolution (Sermon Messages)
Asking for Help (Sermon Messages)
Power for a Purpose (Sermon Messages)
Undeserved Forgiveness (Sermon Messages)
Forgiveness Is Hard (Sermon Messages)
Doing Good (Sermon Messages)
Wisdom for Big Decisions (Sermon Messages)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Sermon Messages)
Train for the Christian Life (Sermon Messages)
Creating a Community of Love and Acceptance for Our Neighbors (Articles)
5 Major Catalysts for Healthy Change (Articles)
12 Bible Verses for When You're Feeling Anxious (Articles)
Let's Hear It for the Dads (Sermon Guided Discussions)
How to Forgive Group Guide (Sermon Guided Discussions)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Group Guide (Sermon Guided Discussions)
Do Good
Hi, Welcome! Helping our communities flourish. There are lots of issues we all care about: the well-being of children, food security, sustainable jobs, health, wellness, and others. Whatever your beliefs or background, join us as we come together and work on solutions to the complex issues facing our community. Do...
Four Ways To Treat Mom on Mother’s Day
Hi, Welcome! Four Ways To Treat Mom on Mother’s Day Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Apr 28, 2024 Four Ways To Treat Mom on Mother’s Day Why We Celebrate Mother’s Day According to Woman’s Day , Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday in the world (behind...
3 Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Hi, Welcome! 3 Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Posted on Apr 26, 2024 3 Reasons Why We Should Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Sometimes referred to as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, APAH Month celebrates the...
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...
How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW
Hi, Welcome! How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW Posted by Rachel Blakemore, Social Media Specialist, on Mar 29, 2024 How and When To Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in DFW Get ready, because a total solar eclipse is coming to North Texas on...
Easter: From Darkness to Devotion
Hi, Welcome! Easter: From Darkness to Devotion Posted by Joseph Loranger, Contributing Writer, on Mar 27, 2024 Easter: From Darkness to Devotion Imagine you were personally invited to follow Jesus during His earthly ministry. You were with Him for three whole years. You witnessed Him turn water into wine, feed...
3 Ways We Are Like Judas
Hi, Welcome! 3 Ways We Are Like Judas Posted by Eric Torrence, Executive Pastor of Communications and Community Impact, on Mar 26, 2024 3 Ways We Are Like Judas Most of us recognize the name “Judas.” We think of him as the bad guy in the Easter story, almost like...
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...
Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude
Hi, Welcome! Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude Posted by Hunter Emmert, Woodbridge Campus Student Ministry Pastor, on Mar 22, 2024 Finding God in the Quiet: Silence and Solitude The late Henri Nouwen once said that “without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life.”[1] Nouwen...
Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter?
Hi, Welcome! Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter? Posted on Mar 18, 2024 Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week Before Easter? As Easter draws near, faith communities around the world prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday and Holy Week (also known as Passion...
Who Is St. Patrick?
Hi, Welcome! Who Is St. Patrick? Posted on Mar 17, 2024 Who Is St. Patrick? Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, green attire, and festive gatherings. Shamrocks, leprechauns, and the color green have become synonymous with this beloved holiday. But amidst...
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 15, 2024 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....
The Uniqueness and Value of Women
Hi, Welcome! The Uniqueness and Value of Women Posted by Marissa Fuqua, Contributing Writer, on Mar 08, 2024 The Uniqueness and Value of Women You Throw Like a Girl “Don’t be so sensitive—you’re acting like a girl.” “You have a ‘girly’ voice.” Ever heard these kinds of comparisons? You likely...
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. ANXIETY DEPRESSION SPIRITUAL HEALTH DIY THERAPY TOOLS Reducing Anxiety Articles, Books, and Sermons Swipe to Discover More How To Cope with Anxiety Anxiety affects millions of Americans every...
Guided Discussions Details
Hi, Welcome! Saint Patrick Group Guide March 2024 Print 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....