Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
How Far are Missionaries Sent?
How does UBA’s Missionary Sending Cohort help reach and engage the wide diversity of Houston?
Am I Called to Missions?
Place your “yes” on the table. The missionary sending cohort can prepare you to place it on the map.
The Church with the Blue Tarp
How can your church's imperfections speak the gospel to your community?
Press on and Lean on Me: Gospel Fuel to Run Your Race Well
Here’s some good news to someone feeling weary in ministry today.
Credibility, Trustworthiness, and the Good News
In a digital society, it can seem hard to know what’s true. Jerry Wiles reminds us of the truth of Scripture and how to find and share messages that advance the gospel.
How to Share the Gospel: A Quick Word on Narratives and Themes
There are two ways to consider the gospel which aid in understanding: a thematic approach and a narrative approach. You have probably heard both, but understanding both and why they are important will help you know the gospel better and explain the gospel better.
Church Renewal is an Urgent Gospel Issue
6 in 10. That's the number put out by Lifeway Research concerning the number of churches in North America that are plateaued or declining in number. That's grim news. We mourn the 6 in 10 because of the loss of gospel witness. So we must work to see church renewal starting here in Houston.
People are Searching for "Good News." Let's Give it to Them.
Like most of you, I've spent even more time than normal perusing the news on the internet. In a recent trip through the news feed, I stumbled across an article on a tech website. The headline read: "Google searches for 'good news' are at an all-time high.” Turns out people are searching for the phrase "good news" more than any time since Google began publishing its trends in 2004. For those of us with a gospel message to share, that kind of lay-up is just too good to pass up.
The Kingdom Impact of Kindness
I was recently interviewed on a news program and was asked the question, “What is the best way to engage people in conversations that can lead to sharing the gospel?” Of course, there are hundreds of ways, because the Holy Spirit is unlimited and creative in how He can lead us when we are available and responsive. I've found that showing kindness is always a good place to start.
Good News for the Over- and Underachiever
Are you an over- or underachiever? If you're anything like me, the answer is probably: yes. It's easy to fall into either ditch depending on the task, the season of life, or how much coffee you have or haven't had. Whatever your inclination, the solution isn't to dive into the other ditch; it's to find the right balance on the path forward. We need godly self care—not as an escape but true restoration.