Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
Sharing the Gospel Cross-Culturally: You Don't Have to Be an Expert
As you enter a new culture or begin sharing the gospel with someone of a different religion, observe and listen to them. Learn what they actually believe, not just what the books say they believe. You can build bridges to the gospel without having to be an expert on their culture or religion.
Meet the Summer Missionaries
Every summer, the Mission Centers of Houston welcomes summer missionaries who come to Houston to serve the Near Northside community through the Mission Centers’ ministries. The summer missionary intern program started at the Mission Centers approximately 39 years ago under the leadership of Mildred McWhorter. Get to know our summer missionaries, and learn how you can pray for, feed, and encourage them this summer.
Church Profiles: Deon Archer and Redeeming Word Community Church
We love churches, those who have been partnering with us for many years as well as those who have just joined. To help you better get to know some of these churches and their leaders, we want to feature them here. Today, we meet Reverend Deon Archer, planter and pastor of Redeeming Word Community Church.
Real Solutions for a Modern Crisis
As the end of Human Trafficking Awareness Month draws to a close, we do not need to simply move on from the issue. Only in recent years has the evil of human trafficking gained the exposure it has now. That is, while many may consider slavery a thing of the past, we now know that, though it takes different and less obvious forms, slavery and trafficking are just as pervasive today. There is much work to do to eradicate it altogether.
Welcoming New Staff Members!
UBA is excited to introduce you to the five new staff members who have joined the team within the last couple of months! The addition of two administrative staff and three African-American church consultants will be valuable as UBA seeks to assist churches in their work. Join us in welcoming Briana, Alba, Lawrence, Bryant, and Mike to the UBA family!
What Harvey Taught Us, One Year Later
There's no denying Hurricane Harvey was devastating. Many people lost everything and for months, the trash and debris along the side of the roads was a reminder of the devastation this city had experienced. But, those first rays of sunshine after days of rain brought a glimmer of hope. For disasters, though terrible, often bring out the best in humanity.
Ministering to Muslims Near and Far
It’s been one week since the end of Ramadan. Missionaries and Muslims have had many spiritual conversations over the last month, and that work will continue as their Muslim friends return to their daily lives. How do missionaries reach Muslims, and how might you do the same?
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.
UBA Churches On Mission Together in Haiti
In ministry, while a vision or idea may originate with one person, the work most often cannot be accomplished without the cooperation of other individuals and churches. A cooperative mindset believes that more can be done together than can be done apart. This has proven true in the story of Lynette Francois and International Ambassadors for Christ.
Meet Josh Ellis, UBA's New Executive Director
UBA welcomed Josh Ellis as the new Executive Director on April 2. He plans to tackle challenges and establish UBA as a vibrant, diverse network of invested and cooperating churches.