Josh Ellis
An Interview with Josh Ellis and Loving Houston

Loving Houston's Marilyn Lee talks with UBA's Executive Director, Dr. Josh Ellis about UBA churches and the impact a church-school partnership can have on the community. For those of you who'd heard the interview with Tom Billings, you know that UBA played a huge role in starting Loving Houston, and now we hear a bit of Josh's vision for the churches of UBA as they go and make disciples of all nations.

An Interview with Josh Ellis and Loving Houston
UBA Staff
November Prayer Guide

Every month, we feature people, events, and ministries we want our people to pray for. This November, we want to focus in on gratitude and thankfulness. So, join us as we pray to and praise God for what He's done, because we're always better together.

November Prayer Guide
UBA Staff
Make It Matter—How Collaborative Innovation ...

Over 20 years ago, Lynette Francois had the vision to be a blessing over houses and lands spread out across the world. At the time, she wasn't really sure what that meant or even where to start. Over the years, however, God brought the right situations and the right people to work together to impact Haiti. Now, Make It Matter Inc is demonstrating God's love by building durable and safe homes for those in need.

Make It Matter—How Collaborative Innovation Helped Provide Durable, Safe Homes
Dian Kidd
Does Your Team Fail Well?

Teams are going to fail. That failure can be devastating, disheartening, or frightening. It is also inevitable. If you are committed to innovation and take on God-sized tasks, you are sometimes going to fail in a particular initiative. As painful as it may be, the failure in itself is unimportant in the grand scheme of things. God’s purposes will not be ultimately thwarted. What you learn from that failure is what is important. Here are some important considerations.

Does Your Team Fail Well?
Keelan Cook
"Howdy Modi!" and Missions in North America

Something happened a few weeks ago that slipped through the news cycle for most Americans. In a historic move, the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, joined Donald Trump for a massive political event here in Houston called, "Howdy Modi!" Over 50,000 people attended the packed stadium for a celebration of Indian culture married to a political rally. For those of us paying attention, this event signals something of great significance that is occurring globally. In fact, it underlines important shifts that we in the church need to notice.

"Howdy Modi!" and Missions in North America

children's ministry

Amateur's Guide to Coordinating VBS (English & Español)

Amateur's Guide to Coordinating VBS (English & Español)

In 2016, my sister and I decided to take on the responsibility to plan our church's first Vacation Bible School (VBS). We've learned quite a few things along the way and are still learning. Hopefully, these thoughts and tips can be helpful to those of you thinking of planning VBS, no matter how big or small.

En el 2016, yo y mi hermana, tomamos la responsabilidad de hacer una Escuela Bíblica de Verano (EBV) por primera vez. Hemos aprendido varias cosas y espero que estos les ayude a planificar EBV, grande o pequeño.

Building Faith in Children and Youth

Building Faith in Children and Youth

Our children and teens are pulled in many different directions. They have school responsibilities, extracurricular activities, social events—the list could go on and on. With so many different influences and things vying for their attention, it is easy for our students to lose focus of their spiritual growth and development. That's where Christian parents and community come in.