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UBA Voices
Why Does Worldview Matter for Students?
They are bombarded by messages that are contrary to the way of Jesus. So how do they know what to believe about things like sexuality and gender and other cultural issues? And how they can summon the courage to stand up for what they believe?
Student Ministry Leaders Point to Youth Mental Health Crisis
Teens have felt the effects of the pandemic in many ways, and the effects will likely be long-lasting. It’s a chance for churches to serve well.
5 Ministries that Benefit from Apologetics and How to Get Started
As a follow-up on why apologetics is important and how to incorporate it into the life of the church, here are five specific people and ministries of the local church that could benefit from apologetics.
A Summer of Transformation
Ministry is a lot of hard work but every now and then, you get to experience the story of God's transforming power. Cheryl Chadwick shares one of those stories from the Mission Centers of Houston here.
8 Ways to Incorporate Apologetics into the Daily Life of Your Church
Just as we can incorporate theology or evangelism teaching into the life of the church, Christian apologetics can also be introduced to your congregation.
What is Apologetics and Why Should I Care?
Apologetics’ benefit to the individual, the local church, and the unbelieving world can be immense, but it must be done in a spirit of gentleness and love.
D&D, Dudes, and Discipleship
With its recent popularity, could Dungeons and Dungeons be a helpful game/tool for discipleship? From my experience, I think a wide range of things—Dungeons and Dragons included—could provide a fruitful medium for discipleship, particularly among high school, youth, and college students. Here’s how.
Calling the Callers
For most of us who have been called into ministry, it wasn't as simple as hearing God's audible voice from heaven as we prayed. More often than not, God uses his people to call and clarify calling for the next generation of leaders. In spite of the barriers that exist, we should be the callers for the future of the church. That's why we're excited for an opportunity at HBU this Feb to better understand what a calling is and the options available to those looking to enter ministry. It's going to be an excellent event for ministers and the next generation both!
Give the Youngest Generation a Grid for Persecution
I think a lot about helping people know and follow Jesus. It's more than my general mission as a Christ-follower but a specific calling for which God has gifted me and generously offers me wisdom. I have learned to think vertically when it comes to the Kingdom of God—meaning I consider the generations of disciples of Jesus that were before me and I think about the generations that will come after me. We need to give our youth an understanding and framework for persecution.
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.