Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
Missions Leaders, You Need the Night Off
Mission workers face an overwhelming task. Refuel with a night of food, fellowship, and laughter.
What is Cultural Intelligence? And Why Does it Matter?
One skill that can make or break our cross-cultural interactions.
Stewarding your Returning Missionaries—a Letter to Local Churches
For the majority of our missionaries, moving halfway across the world for the sake of the gospel started out as a desire they shared with us one day. Shortly after that conversation, our journey to send them started. There is a lot of work that goes into preparing families and singles for the mission field. As sending churches, it is important to follow through as they return as well.
Are You a Returned Global Worker? The Struggle to Re-engage is Real
Staring at the choices on the grocery store shelf is socially acceptable for a minute or two, but when it becomes paralyzing, it becomes super awkward. I know it may seem odd to be stumped by choice, but when you’ve just returned from a country where choice was limited, abundance can be overwhelming. It’s only one of the signs of reverse culture shock global workers experience when they re-enter life in the United States. I’ve come to learn that my own adjustments are shared by many who live through the returned life.