
Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
You Had One Job
Any Sunday School leader worth his or her salt knows Bible studies requires juggling multiple jobs on multiple levels. But what is the one job that requires our focused attention, and what practical tips can help us get there?
Minister Housing Allowance Changes
You may or may not be aware of the minister’s housing allowance, but its existence (or lack thereof) might greatly impact your church budget. Why might it go away, and what can you do to prepare?
Three Trends in Missions Today that Excite Me
You might not have thought about missions as an area subject to trends, but it is. Fortunately, these trends show us how God’s is on the move across the globe— and right next door. It’s something worth getting excited about.
Disciple-Making for Sunday School, Old School and No School
UBA loves churches. Large or small, choir robes or tattoos, 10am Sunday School or Tuesday night small groups, the UBA team wants to help you be the best that you can be. So, our church consultant, Sally Hinzie, offers some helpful tips to those leading Bible study groups, no matter what that may look like.
Manejando Conflictos en la Iglesia
Una iglesia que tiene conflictos no es lo mismo que una iglesia que vive en conflictos. Las iglesias conflictivas, buscan conflictos para dividirse; ¿Ha oído la historia de la iglesia que se dividió, porque nunca se pusieron de acuerdo sobe que color pintar el salón de clase?
"Associating" is a Team Sport
Over the coming months and years, UBA is going to focus intensely on what it means to play as a team. We believe that churches are better together, and we’re going to put that in practice in ways we haven’t in the past. This is why.
Boys to Men in the Modern Age
What does it take to raise men in the modern age? It takes a village, for sure, and Royal Ambassador’s provides a village for our boys to learn. Future leaders are built through consistent training in God-focused activities.
Honor and Shame by Roland Muller
Why are some people’s logic, values, and overall worldview so difficult to understand? Sally Hinzie, UBA Church Consultant, has condensed Roland Muller’s “Honor & Shame” into a quick, easy to read “Book Notes” to help us with that idea.
June 19 - Loving Houston Trains for School Partnerships at UBA
June 19, join Loving Houston at the UBA Offices to learn how your church can partner with and minister to your local neighborhood school. Lovinghouston.net/workshops