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 > 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14

    Paul, A Father-Like Shepherd

    2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14 Key Verse: 12:15a   “So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well.”   Throughout 2...

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

    The God Of All Comfort

    2 Corinthians 1:1-24 Key Verse: 1:3,4   “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

    We Are The Aroma Of Christ

    2 Corinthians 2:1-17 Key Verse: 2:15   “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

    We Are Ministers Of A New Covenant

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  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

    Treasures In Jars Of Clay

    2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Key Verse: 4:7   “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

    We Make It Our Goal To Please Him

    2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Key Verse: 5:9   “So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2

    We Are Christ's Ambassadors

    2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Key Verse: 5:20   “We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

    The Message of the Cross

    1 Corinthians 1:1-31 Key Verse: 1:18   “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

    A Genuine Servant of Christ

    1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Key Verse: 4:15-16   “Even though you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

    Get Rid of the Old Yeast

    1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Key Verse: 5:7    “Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast—as you really are....

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

    Honor God with Your Body

    1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Key Verse: 6:19,20    “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you,...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

    Live In Undivided Devotion To The Lord

    1 Corinthians 7:1-40 Key Verse: 7:35   “I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 8:1-9:27

    All Things To All Men

    1 Corinthians 8:1-9:27 Key Verse: 9:22   “To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1

    Do It All For The Glory Of God

    1 Corinthians 10:1-11:1 Key Verse: 10:31   “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”  ...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 11:2-34

    Reverence In Worship And Fellowship

    1 Corinthians 11:2-34 Key Verse: 11:26   “For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.”  ...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

    You Are The Body Of Christ

    1 Corinthians 12:1-31a Key Verse: 12:27   “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”   In...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

    Love Is ...

    1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13 Key Verse: 13:4   “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”  ...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

    Eagerly Desire The Gift of Prophecy

    1 Corinthians 14:1-40 Key Verse: 14:12   “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.”   In last week's...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

    Christ Was Raised According To The Scriptures

    1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Key Verse: 15:3-4   “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

    Do Everything In Love

    1 Corinthians 16:1-24 Key Verse: 16:13-14   “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in...