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

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Colossians 1:24-2:5

    Knowing Christ, the Mystery of God

    Manuscript Colossians 1:24-2:5 Key Verse: 2:2 "My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Colossians 1:15-23

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ Jesus

    Manuscript Colossians 1:15-23 Key Verse: 1:18,19 "And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Colossians 1:1-14

    He Has Rescued Us

    Manuscript Colossians 1:1-14 Key Verse: 1:13,14 “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Colossians 1:15-20

    Introduction Colossians

    Introduction Colossians, Key Verse: 1:15-20 I. Author, Date & Place Written Apostle Paul1 wrote Colossians, circa AD 60 or 61, at the beginning of...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 6:10-24

    Put on the Full Armor of God

    Manuscript Ephesians 6:10-24 Key Verse: 6:11 “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 6:1-9

    The Lordship of Christ in the Home and at Work

    Manuscript Ephesians 6:1-9 Key Verse: 6:7-8 “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 5:21-33

    The Two Will Become One

    Manuscript Ephesians 5:21-33 Key Verse: 5:31-32 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 5:1-20

    Follow God's Example

    Manuscript Ephesians 5:1-20 Key Verse: 5:1 “Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children....” We can find the theme of unity throughout the entire...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:17-32

    The New Self, Created To Be Like God

    Manuscript Ephesians 4:17-32 Key Verse: 4:23-24 “...to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 4:1-16

    Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ

    Manuscript Ephesians 4:1-16 Key Verse: 4:3 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Chapter 4 marks...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 3:14-21

    To Grasp the Love of Christ

    Manuscript Ephesians 3:14-21 Key Verse: 3:17b, 18 “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 3:1-13

    The Manifold Wisdom of God

    Manuscript Ephesians 3:1-13 Key Verse: 3:10 “His intent was that now through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 2:11-22

    Jesus Himself Is Our Peace

    Manuscript Ephesians 2:11-22 Key Verse: 2:14 “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier,...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 1:15-23

    That You May Know Him Better

    Manuscript Ephesians 1:15-23 Key Verse: 1:17 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 1:1-14

    Spiritual Blessings in Christ

    Manuscript Ephesians 1:1-14 Key Verse: 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Ephesians 1:1-6:24

    INTRODUCTION TO EPHESIANS STUDY

    BRING UNITY TO ALL THINGS UNDER CHRIST Key Verses: 1:9--10 “...he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:1-14

    A Baby in a Manger

    Luke 2:1-14 Key Verse: 2:7   "...and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 1:1-25

    Immanuel Jesus

    Matthew 1:1-25 Key Verse: 1:23   "'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 28:1-15

    HE HAS RISEN

    Matthew 28:1-15 Key Verse: 28:6   "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."  ...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 27:27-56

    JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS

    Matthew 27:27-56 Key Verse: 27:46   "About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' (which means 'My...