Our Staff

Travis Cardwell, Lead Pastor

Travis Cardwell was born and raised in Texas. He did not grow up in a Christian home. The Lord graciously opened his eyes to his need for Christ while in college at Texas A&M University. It was also during his college years that he married Alicia. Travis began to serve at his local church in Bryan, and soon sensed a call to minister the gospel full-time. After graduation from A&M, Travis began studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. While in seminary, he served as a youth minister and associate pastor in his hometown of Liberty, TX. Upon graduation, he and Alicia moved to the Houston area to serve at Baptist Church of the Redeemer. After fourteen years at BCR, Travis now serves as the Preaching Pastor at UPBC. Travis and Alicia have four children.

Matt Noble, Pastor of Music and Family Discipleship

Matt Noble trusted in Christ at age 19 shortly before attending the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. It was there that he discovered his love for leading corporate worship and helping others grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. This is also where he met his wife, Stephanie. They have been married since 2016. They have two daughters, Emerson and Elise. In July 2023, Matt and his family moved to Houston so that he could serve UPBC as the Pastor of Music and Family Discipleship. He aims to serve our congregation as a Pastor-Musician, leading our corporate worship and shaping our family discipleship culture. He is close to finishing his MDiv in Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In his off time, Matthew enjoys playing guitar, making coffee, listening to music, and exploring Houston with Stephanie, Emerson, and Elise.

Daylon Piper, Pastoral Assistant

I was raised in Broussard, Louisiana, in a Christian home. Although I heard the Gospel often I didn’t truly understand it until high school, when I truly excepted Christ and acknowledged Him as Lord. Afterward, I felt a call to ministry, so attended HCU. I’ve completed 5-year BA-MDiv program, receiving a Bachelors's in Christianity and a Master’s of Divinity. I attended BCR for a bit in 2019-2020, then I began interning at UPBC for the next 3 years. I am currently serving as a pastoral assistant, overseeing youth ministry. 

Kristina Magallan, Administrative Assistant

Bio coming soon!