Insights from in and around the association
UBA Voices
The Offensive Church
Cris Alley reviews Bryan Loritts’ The Offensive Church, a thoughtful book on breaking the cycles of ethnic disunity.
One Question that Sparked a Sending Movement
What is Sending Pathways? And how can it help churches send well?
Foolishness to the Greeks
Cris Alley reviews a missions and culture favorite—Lesslie Newbigin’s Foolishness to the Greeks.
What is Cultural Intelligence? And Why Does it Matter?
One skill that can make or break our cross-cultural interactions.
How a Thermostat Can Help Your Staff Culture
How can leaders develop a healthy culture for their church staff?
Missions Leaders, You Need the Night Off
Mission workers face an overwhelming task. Refuel with a night of food, fellowship, and laughter.
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.
7 Missionary Principles to Engage Your LGBTQ+ Neighbor
These 7 mission principles could help you make disciples among your LGBTQ+ neighbors—during pride month and all year long.
7 Ways to Pray During LGBTQ+ Pride Month
It's hard to know what to say during LGBTQ+ pride month. Where words fail us, prayer can help us. The tension of love and truth beckons us to pray and ask the Lord for wisdom (cf. James 1:5).