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 > Gospel and Acts > Luke 15:1-32
God Rejoices When One Sinner Repents
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 20, 2009
- 3744 reads
Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse: 15:31, 32 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:37-45
Jesus Came Down and Fought The Devil
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1462 reads
Luke 9:37-45 Key Verse: 9:44 “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:46-62
The Greatest in the Kingdom of God
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1426 reads
Luke 9:46-62 Key Verse: 9:48 "Then he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 10:1-24
Jesus Send 72 Young Disciples to Proclaim the Kingdom of God
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 4376 reads
Luke 10:1-24 Key Verse: 10:9 "Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you.'" We are entering...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 10:25-37
The Good Samaritan
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1944 reads
Luke 10:25-37 Key Verse: 10:37 "The expert in the law replied, 'The one who had mercy on him.' Jesus told him, 'Go and do...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 10:38-42
Only One Thing is Needed
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1673 reads
Luke 10:38-42 Key Verse: 10:42 “...but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 11:1-13
THE LORD'S PRAYER
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1596 reads
Luke 11:1-13 Key Verse: 11:2 "He said to them, 'When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come."'" Today Jesus teaches...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 11:14-28
The Finger of God
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 2476 reads
Luke 11:14-28 Key Verse: 11:20 “But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 11:29-54
Living Joyfully In The Light of Jesus
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1396 reads
Luke 11:29-54 Key Verse: 11:34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 12:1-12
Fear God, Not People
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1505 reads
Luke 12:1-12 Key Verse: 12:5 “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 12:13-34
God Is Pleased To Give Us His Kingdom
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1891 reads
Luke 12:13-34 Key Verse: 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” On the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 12:35-59
Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Rewarded
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 16, 2009
- 1899 reads
Luke 12:35-59 Key Verse: 12:40 “You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:1-15
THE SEED OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 1390 reads
Luke 8:1-15 Key Verse: 8:15 "But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:16-25
Those Who Hear God's Word and Do It
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 1551 reads
Luke 8:16-25 Key Verse: 8:21 "He replied, 'My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice.'" In the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:26-39
JESUS HEALS A DEMON-POSSESSED MAN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 12603 reads
Luke 8:26-39 Key Verse: 8:30a In this passage Jesus meets a man possessed by demons. In our times, many people deny the existence of...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:1-9
Jesus Sends The Twelve To Preach The Kingdom Of God
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 15885 reads
Luke 9:1-9 Key Verse: 9:2 “...and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” We began the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:18-27
THE CHRIST OF GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 3359 reads
Luke 9:18-27 Key Verse: 9:20 “‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Christ of God.’” This...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:28-36
This Is My Son : Listen To Him
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 15, 2009
- 2612 reads
Luke 9:28-36 Key Verse: 9:35 “A voice came from the cloud, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.’” In...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 3:1-38
PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 14, 2009
- 1317 reads
Luke 3:1-38 Key Verse: 3:3 "He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." ...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 4:1-13
The Temptations of Jesus
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 14, 2009
- 1783 reads
Luke 4:1-13 Key Verse: 4:4 "Jesus answered, 'It is written: "Man does not live on bread alone."'" In this passage Jesus confronts the temptations...