Cris Alley, PhD
Senior Consultant
As the Senior Consultant for Sending Pathways, Cris helps support the local church in thinking and acting like missionaries.
Prior to joining UBA, Cris served at the Baptist State Convention of NC (2014-2021). He also served as an IMB missionary (1996-2005) and a North American church planter (2005-2010).
Cris has an MDiv from Southwestern Seminary (Ft. Worth) and a PhD in North American Missiology from Southeastern Seminary (Wake Forest).
He and Dena have two children and two granddaughters.
Focus
Mission Strategy
Certified Church Planter Trainer (NAMB)
Missiologist
Articles & Resources
May we take encouragement from Lough Ah Fook’s story. God can use whatever “small” thing you’re doing for the gospel today to make an impact you could never imagine.
Mission workers face an overwhelming task. Refuel with a night of food, fellowship, and laughter.
One skill that can make or break our cross-cultural interactions.
The best gift I’ve ever received on Father’s Day is wrapped up not so much in what they’ve given me but in what I’ve given them.
How does UBA’s Missionary Sending Cohort help reach and engage the wide diversity of Houston?
Place your “yes” on the table. The missionary sending cohort can prepare you to place it on the map.
How can your church's imperfections speak the gospel to your community?
This May, we're committing to pray for leaders to call out those called to go to the various kinds of ministry.
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!
Explore how you can leverage your medical training to impact lostness both at home and abroad.