What does it take to raise men in the modern age? It takes a village, for sure, and Royal Ambassador’s provides a village for our boys to learn. Future leaders are built through consistent training in God-focused activities.

Why are some people’s logic, values, and overall worldview so difficult to understand?

Sally Hinzie has condensed Roland Muller’s “Honor & Shame” into a quick, easy-to-read book review.

Every month, UBA features people, events, and ministries we want our people to pray for. So, join us as we pray, because we're always better together. 

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June 19, join Loving Houston at the UBA Offices to learn how your church can partner with and minister to your local neighborhood school. Lovinghouston.net/workshops

A leader’s effectiveness in ministry is not so much measured on the basis of their skills or knowledge but by the depth of their spiritual vitality. The Bible is filled with examples of leaders’ failures, because they neglected to cultivate a deep, transforming relationship with God.

You know the old adage, 80 percent of the work is done by 20 percent of the people. Honestly, sometimes that even feels generous. Those of us who have pastored churches know the feeling. There always seems to be more to get done than people willing to do it.

Recently, we commissioned two cross-cultural missionaries from West Bradenton. They are friends. They are family. We’re sending them to work among a hard people in a hard place. With God’s mission, we should celebrate the sending, even when the leaving hurts.

Historically, a variety of Christian denominations have used words like “giving” and “support” to describe the funds they contribute to missions-related endeavors locally and globally. Currently, we live in a time that questions whether we have taken the concept of “giving freely” too far. Meaning, have we become too lax in how our giving is used to make deep and lasting differences?

If you asked me, “How did you know that your parents loved you?” I would answer immediately, “Because they listened to me.” As a child, I was quite a talker. My grandfather called me MotorMouth.

Summer is here, and with that comes exciting camp possibilities for kids. Trinity Pines Conference Center is hosting several camps this summer for you and your church. Here’s a snapshot of information you need to plan and to engage children in your church and community with the Gospel this summer.