Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
What is the UBA?
UBA is a relational network of churches working toward a common goal, and the best way to understand it is to experience it yourself.. Join us for dinner on February 29 to better understand what UBA is and see how we all play a role in working toward the Great Commission together.
Facts Every Minister Should Know about Houston
These statistics are more than just numbers. They represent the shape of our city and the context in which we minister.
5 Things you Need to Know Before the Annual Celebration
The Annual Celebration is one of the best living experiences of UBA's diversity, gospel unity, collaborative nature, and celebration of God's work in all corners of our city.
Here are five things you need to know before you get there.
3 Pastor Appreciation Gifts Ministers Really Want
For those of you who have never had the blessing of being a pastor—and maybe you even wonder why pastor appreciation month exists—allow me to provide some clarity and suggestions for Pastor Appreciation Month
3 Things to Celebrate and 1 Way You Can Help
Our association is doing some fantastic things together. Let’s keep it running optimally.
What's New After New Orleans?
With all the news reports flying around and legitimate questions being asked, I first felt it was important for us to remember who we are and who we have been for the last 25 years.
SBC 22 Recap
What happened at SBC, and what does it mean for SBC churches? Josh gives some key takeaways for this year's annual meeting.
Preparing for Sabbatical—Executive Director Style
UBA's Executive Director Josh Ellis is heading on sabbatical soon. Here's his plan leading up to and during his sabbatical.
How does the Cooperative Program affect associations? The answer might surprise you.
What is the Cooperative Program? And how does CP giving fund UBA? The answer might surprise you.
From Houston's Baptist Bishop: How Does Baptist Structure Work Anyways?
The “Baptist Bishop” thing is just a joke. But still, many people, even those in Baptist life don't understand how Baptist structure works, who's in charge, and who answers to whom. UBA's Executive Director helps explain how Baptists are organized and why it matters.