
Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
One Effective (and Fun) Way to Start House Churches in Prison
When Sally Hinzie was asked to teach largely illiterate inmates about house churches, she used storying training to gather a group and equip them.
Meeting God Behind Bars
Every Christian has a story of God’s grace in their lives. Cedric encountered God when he was serving time in prison and was completely transformed. Now, he’s using his story to minister to others in similar situations. What’s your story, and how might God use you wherever you are?
Crossing Cultures for Christ—From Cowboys to Inmates
We often think that we need to be a long haul trucker to reach a long haul trucker. Or maybe we need to be a biker to reach a biker. Pastor Marty and Pastor David have shown us with their example that we can learn a new culture and (like Paul says) become like that culture for the sake of the gospel. In so doing, we will share its blessings.
St. Patrick and a Missional Mindset
As we learn about the call of Maewyn Succat—better known as St. Patrick, let’s think about our call to Houston for “such a time as this.” We pray for specific UBA initiatives, local events, and various organizations God is using to advance his gospel throughout our city, state, and world.
Day with Dads: Overcoming Statistics Through Meaningful Connections
When we walked into the gym at the Wynne Unit, the thirty inmates stood up, applauded, and cheered. They were showing their appreciation to volunteers who had given up a Saturday so they could spend five hours interacting with their children in a world of play. Day With Dads is a program in Texas prisons that allows inmates to interact with their children under seventeen in a casual setting. These activities are taken for granted by most families, but these days create precious memories for families with an incarcerated father.
Open Doors in a Prison Block
Have you ever been surprised at the places and kinds of ministry where God has called you? Sometimes, he asks us to work in the last place we would expect. UBA Church Consultant Sally Hinzie tells of how she got involved in prison ministry and some of the wonderful ways God is at work through his people.
February Prayer Guide
Every month, we feature people, events, and ministries we want our people to pray for. So, join us as we pray, because we're always better together.
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UBA Prays Together
Every month, UBA features people, events, and ministries we want our people to pray for. So, join us as we pray, because we're always better together.
#UBAPraysTogether
UBA Prays Together June
Every month, UBA features people, events, and ministries we want our people to pray for. So, join us as we pray, because we're always better together.
#UBAPraysTogether