
Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
How to Pray Through May with UBA
This May, we're committing to pray for a harvest among the many ways our churches are ministering this summer. Here's how you can join us!
How to Lead in Ministering to the Vulnerable
Awareness without action cannot lead to change. And when it comes to following Jesus’ example of serving vulnerable children and families, awareness without action cannot lead to transformation.
6 Reasons Your Church Needs an Outward Focus
The lost aren’t going to come to us. It’s up to Christians to take the gospel into our community.
When Ministers Should Refer Someone to a Christian Therapist or Counselor
Pastors and ministry leaders are called on to deal with the whole gamut of issues. But when should a minister refer a church member out to a professional counselor or therapist? And how?
Ways to Help Afghan Refugees in the Houston Area
Afghan refugees are here and our churches are stepping up to meet the need. Here’s how you can help.
The Unseen Rule of Life
What is a “rule of life” and how can it help you abide and grow in Christ?
When Hard Times are Good: The Crucible for Ministry
Can hardship prepare us for ministry? When we lean in and hear the voice of God, it can. Here's how.
How and Why Should We Minister to People with Disabilities?
People with disabilities are the largest unreached people group in the US. Is there room for them in your church?
Interview with Cris Alley
The newest member of UBA’s staff talks about living missionally, helping the local church, and his personal experience with death.
Student Ministry Leaders Point to Youth Mental Health Crisis
Teens have felt the effects of the pandemic in many ways, and the effects will likely be long-lasting. It’s a chance for churches to serve well.