Union Baptist Association

09/04/2026

Church Replanting and Revitalization is not for the faint of heart. But it's possible as we work together, get the right tools, and follow God's Spirit.

Here's what these leaders had to say about the recent NAMB Replant Summit:
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"I'm especially grateful for the practical tools, strategic vision, and leadership wisdom shared throughout the [NAMB Replant] Summit.

A takeaway for me is ... A Kingdom-minded church doesn't ask, “How can we make our church bigger?” but “How can we help advance God's Kingdom?” It means celebrating other churches, encouraging other pastors, sharing resources, caring for the body of Christ, and being willing to sacrifice our own comfort for the sake of the Kingdom."

- Pablo De La Rosa, Pastor at Manchester Baptist Church

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"One message that continues to resonate in my heart is the call to remain KINGDOM MINDED. Our churches may have different communities, cultures, and challenges, however we share one mission: to make disciples, advance the Gospel, and see lives transformed for the glory of God.

We return home refreshed, refocused, and ready to serve. ♥️

For His Kingdom. For His Church. For His Glory."
- Ani De La Rosa

09/03/2026

How does your church commission those you send?

Churches can do it in so many different ways, but commissioning those you send is a simple way to remind them that your church supports them as they go.

Photos from Sugar Creek Baptist Church's team commissioning for Cuba, El Salvador, Spain, Mozambique, Indonesia, and the Amazon this year.

09/02/2026

Want to see real discipleship happening in your church?

We're inviting pastors, small group leaders, and discipleship coordinators to our offices to learn about the Be1Make1 Discipleship Conference in June 2027.

This informational meeting delves into key content and concepts for impactful relational discipleship to see how it could encourage discipleship in your church context.

Oct 13
11am - 2pm
UBA Offices

Lunch is provided, so register so we can plan accordingly.
www.eventbrite.com/e/be1make1-discipleship-informational-meeting-tickets-1998984043084

09/01/2026

Happy September! 🙏 We created this printable monthly prayer as an easy way to pray for other churches and leaders in our association.

It also has spaces in the margins to write down your own requests, reach out to others for encouragement, and record answered prayers.

Download, print, and pray with us for our people!

09/01/2026

Pastors, need a (FREE) getaway? UBA may no longer own Trinity Pines, but the Pamper the Pastor program still remains!

Trinity Pines Conference Center offers 4 free nights a year to full-time UBA pastors or church staff ministers and their immediate families any time except the summer.

Sit on the porch of your own little 1- or 2-bedroom cabin for a much-needed retreat:
🏕️ Enjoy the beautiful grounds
🚶‍♀️🚶 Walk in the woods
🏞️ Relax at the lakeside gazebo
🛝 Let your kids enjoy the playground

Reservations are on a space-available basis during the off-season. Cabins offer a living room, bedroom(s), bathroom, and a limited kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, microwave, and coffee setup.

Meals are available in the cafeteria when they are serving other groups on-site, and they almost always are. On the off chance they aren't serving, there's a cafe, a Mexican restaurant, a grocery store with a deli, and a couple of fast food restaurants a few miles into Trinity.

To schedule your free nights, just contact the Trinity Pines office and tell them you’re interested in the Pamper the Pastor program.

Phone: 936.594.5011
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.trinitypines.org

09/01/2026

We offer what our churches and leaders need most.

And the best way to understand it is to experience it yourself.

Join us for an event and experience it yourself:
ubahouston.org/events

08/28/2026

Creadas para la misión WMU of the UBA ENTRENAMIENTO Y CONFERENCIA

Sábado, 19 de Septiembre de 2026
9am - 1pm

Iglesia Bautista Grace (7602 Fulton, Houston, TX 77022)

IRMA YNOSTROSA - WMU of Texas
WMU Hispanic Ministries Consultant
Proyecto Misionero: Operación Niño de Navidad

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

“God has called us to faithfulness, not fulfilling everyone’s expectations” 👏

Dealing with real, perceived, and expressed expectations is part of what it means to be a woman in ministry. But we are first and foremost followers of Christ.

💛 Huge thank you to Janice Pender for leading our check in discussion on the importance of clarifying expectations and living faithfully as God calls.

These quarterly check ins provide space for women in ministry (pastors’ wives, church staff, and lay leaders) to problem solve, get encouragement, and make friends to sustain us in ministry.

Mark your calendars for Oct 28, and we’ll see you next time.