
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.
Foolishness to the Greeks
Cris Alley reviews a missions and culture favorite—Lesslie Newbigin’s Foolishness to the Greeks.
La Vivacidad del Evangelio
Victor Marte recomienda La Vivacidad del Evangelio por Jeff Vanderstelt.
How Far are Missionaries Sent?
How does UBA’s Missionary Sending Cohort help reach and engage the wide diversity of Houston?
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.