Pastor Ron Ward was senior Pastor of Chicago UBF since Dr. Samuel Lee's passing away in 2002. Pastor Ron became the 5th UBF general director in 2022 approved by the International Advisory Board after Pastor Moses Yoon. As General Director, he visits UBF chapters globally, including recent engagements in Korea, Germany, Oceania, and Latin America. He also contributes Bible expositions to UBF Daily Bread, covering books such as Romans, Luke, and John, with a focus on disciple-making on university campuses.
Resources by P. Ron Ward
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 2:4-10
You are a Chosen People
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 23, 2014
- 1331 reads
Manuscript 1 Peter 2:4-10 Key Verse: 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 22, 2014
- 2287 reads
Manuscript 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Key Verse: 2:2 “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Peter 1:1-12
A LIVING HOPE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 21, 2014
- 1607 reads
Manuscript 1 Peter 1:1-12 Key Verse: 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 2:1-10
By Grace We Have Been Saved
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 04, 2014
- 1378 reads
Manuscript Ephesians 2:1-10 Key Verse: 2:5 “[God]...made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:1-20
GLORY TO GOD, PEACE TO MEN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 27, 2013
- 1806 reads
Luke 2:1-20 Key Verse: 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Merry...
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Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Philemon 1:1-25
Welcome Onesimus As a Brother In The Lord
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 22, 2013
- 1627 reads
Philemon 1:1-25 Key Verse: 1:16-17 “...no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to...
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Chicago UBF > Poetry and Wisdom > Psalms 23:1-6
The Lord is my Shepherd
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 22, 2013
- 2378 reads
Psalm 23:1-6 Key Verse: 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." When we begin a new year, we are full of hope,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 17:1-26
THAT THEY MAY ALL BE ONE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 09, 2013
- 1147 reads
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 18:1-14
ALWAYS PRAY AND NOT GIVE UP
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 09, 2013
- 2339 reads
Luke 18:1-14 Key Verse: 18:1 "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 12:20-50
JESUS A KERNEL OF WHEAT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 20, 2013
- 1545 reads
John 12:20-50 Key verse: 12:24 “Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies it remains only...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 12:1-19
SEE, YOUR KING IS COMING
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 20, 2013
- 1434 reads
John 12:1-19 Key Verses: 12:14-15 “Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: ‘Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 11:1-16
SO THAT GOD’S SON MAY BE GLORIFIED
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 20, 2013
- 1445 reads
John 11:1-16 Key Verse: 11:4 “When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 10:22-42
JESUS GIVES US ETERNAL LIFE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 20, 2013
- 1367 reads
John 10:22-42 Key Verse: 10:28 “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 9:8-41
Do You Believe In the Son of Man?
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 19, 2013
- 1262 reads
John 9:8-41 Key Verse: 9:35 “Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, ‘Do you believe in...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 9:1-7
To Display the Works of God
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 19, 2013
- 1528 reads
John 9:1-7 Key Verse: 9:3 “‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 8:31-59
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 19, 2013
- 1893 reads
John 8:31-59 Key Verses: 8:31-32 “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 7:1-52
Rivers of Living Water Will Flow
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 19, 2013
- 1828 reads
John 7:1-52 Key Verses: 7:37-38 “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 6:16-40
JESUS IS THE BREAD OF LIFE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 17, 2013
- 1511 reads
John 6:16-40 Key Verse: 6:35 “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 4:43-54
"Go, Your Son Will Live"
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 17, 2013
- 1341 reads
John 4:43-54 Key Verse: 50 “‘Go,’ Jesus replied, ‘your son will live.’ The man took Jesus at his word and departed.” In John’s gospel...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > John 5:1-16
GET UP! PICK UP YOUR MAT AND WALK
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 17, 2013
- 1688 reads
John 5:1-16 Key Verse: 5:8 “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’” Today we begin a new section...