(HQ-General Director) Harvest Workers for Denver, New Coordinators for Canada UBF and the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Oct 24, 2026
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By Ron Ward
In Chicago, we are remembering the beautiful life of our beloved Mother Barry, who went to be with the Lord, and preparing her Homecoming ceremony (see details at ubf.org). We believe the Lord will be glorified through her Homecoming as he was glorified through her life. We have been moved by Korea UBF’s beautiful celebration of her life in Seoul, and are thankful for their continual and earnest prayers. We appreciate the prayers and expressions of love of UBF members worldwide. We are very grateful to P. Mark Vucekovich and Chicago UBF for hosting this Homecoming ceremony. Still, as always, the work of God around the world continues, and there are significant prayer topics to share.
Raise harvest workers for Denver:
In Chicago, we are remembering the beautiful life of our beloved Mother Barry, who went to be with the Lord, and preparing her Homecoming ceremony (see details at ubf.org). We believe the Lord will be glorified through her Homecoming as he was glorified through her life. We have been moved by Korea UBF’s beautiful celebration of her life in Seoul, and are thankful for their continual and earnest prayers. We appreciate the prayers and expressions of love of UBF members worldwide. We are very grateful to P. Mark Vucekovich and Chicago UBF for hosting this Homecoming ceremony. Still, as always, the work of God around the world continues, and there are significant prayer topics to share.
Raise harvest workers for Denver:
I attended a Fall Bible Conference for the Denver chapter from October 16–18 in the beautiful YMCA of the Estes, about 8,000 feet high in the Rocky Mountains. It was not a large conference, but it was very meaningful. Missionaries Jeremiah and Maria Jung, the pioneer family, have been serving in Denver for decades. They have gone through many ups and downs and faithfully worshiped the Lord and prayed for students. During that time, their three children, Gloria, Sarah, and Daniel, have grown into faithful co-workers with their parents. They love their parents and share in their ministry with all their hearts. Other members, including Olivier and Matthew, also participated in the conference. Recently, God has blessed the on-campus group Bible study at U. Denver, and many new students are coming. I was encouraged by God’s hope and vision for Denver, built upon a solid foundation of the gospel faith of a great self-supporting missionary family.
There are a number of universities in downtown Denver, including U. Denver, U. Colorado at Denver, and Metropolitan State University. Well over 100,000 students are enrolled at colleges and universities in Denver and the surrounding metro area. Denver has a large international airport, and the state of Colorado is growing in population and economy. It is one of the cities that we should pray for to become a power center for campus ministry in North America. May God send harvest workers to Denver!
A new Canadian Coordinator:
There are a number of universities in downtown Denver, including U. Denver, U. Colorado at Denver, and Metropolitan State University. Well over 100,000 students are enrolled at colleges and universities in Denver and the surrounding metro area. Denver has a large international airport, and the state of Colorado is growing in population and economy. It is one of the cities that we should pray for to become a power center for campus ministry in North America. May God send harvest workers to Denver!
A new Canadian Coordinator:
Last week, the Canadian directors elected Missionary Matthew Jun (Calgary) as the new Canadian Coordinator, and I confirmed their choice. M. Matthew will begin serving a four-year term in January, 2027. May God bless him to serve Canada UBF with the mind of Christ and the Spirit of God. At this time, I give thanks to God for the beautiful, sacrificial service of Pastor Philip Wong (Montreal) as the Canada UBF Coordinator for the past 8 years. In the midst of caring for his family, working full-time, and also serving his chapter, he has faithfully served the entire Canada UBF ministry with humility, love, diligence, and prayer. His humble, shepherd leadership helped facilitate spiritual unity in Canada UBF and laid a foundation for the raising of a vibrant new generation. We saw the fruit of this at the Canadian Summer Bible Conference last year. Philip’s wife, Vani, has shared his sacrifice and labor with one heart and prayed much. Let’s give thanks to God for their service.
New Co-Coordinators in the Mid-Atlantic Region:
New Co-Coordinators in the Mid-Atlantic Region:
Dr. Andrew Dellinger (Raleigh) and Dr. James Roh (Philadelphia) were recommended and appointed to serve the Mid-Atlantic region as co-coordinators for the next five years. May our gracious Lord grant them his love and wisdom to serve well. We thank God for blessing and using Pastor Phillip Brown (Washington) and Pastor Paul Sambuco (Baltimore) for the last five years. They have been good stewards and faithful spiritual leaders for the Mid-Atlantic Region. May God bless their continuing service as shepherds for their region and for North America.
